Del Maguey VIDA Clásico vs El Silencio 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.
| Del Maguey VIDA Clásico | El Silencio Espadin | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| The public | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Price | $36 | $37 |
| ABV | 42% | 43% |
| Agave | Espadin | Espadin |
| Region | San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca | San Baltazar Guélavila, Oaxaca |
The call
Del Maguey VIDA Clásico scores higher and costs no more. Easy call.
Del Maguey VIDA Clásico
Underrated as a category workhorse. Overrated as a sipper
Nose: Campfire smoke up front, green banana, a little acetone on a warm pour
Palate: Bright, a touch thin, with sweet agave under the smoke. Less refined than the rest of the Del Maguey range
Finish: Peppery, clean – short
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El Silencio Espadin
Underpowered espadín, weak even for the $ tier
Nose: A faint smoke, then acetone, a chemical sweetness underneath
Palate: Thin at 43%. The distillation cuts are suspect – acetone on the nose doesn't belong in clean espadín at any proof, and the production doesn't do the agave any favors
Finish: Bitter, with a chemical fade. Stays short
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