Amaras Espadin vs Montelobos Espadin
Two bottles that end up on the same shelf, tasted the same way on the same rubric. Scores, current average US prices, and the call.
| Amaras Espadin | Montelobos Espadin | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 2.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| The public | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Price | $46 | $44 |
| ABV | 41% | 43% |
| Agave | Espadin | Espadin |
| Region | San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca | Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca |
The call
Montelobos Espadin scores higher and costs no more. Easy call.
Amaras Espadin
Safe, symmetrical, forgettable. Also the ceiling on what 41% ABV can deliver at this price
Nose: Green apple, then light wood smoke, a faintly floral top note
Palate: Clean, mid-weight, agreeable in the way background music is agreeable
Finish: Slightly bitter, clean
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Montelobos Espadin
A safe cocktail bottle. Pass for sipping
Nose: Green apple with pineapple candy
Palate: Friendly, middle-weight, smoother than most in the price bracket but without much to say
Finish: Faintly sweet, clean
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