Del Maguey VIDA Clásico vs Xicaru Silver
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 | Xicaru Silver | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 3.0/5 | 1.5/5 |
| The public | 2.8 | 2.3 |
| Price | $36 | $34 |
| ABV | 42% | 40.5% |
| Agave | Espadin | Espadin |
| Region | San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca | Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca |
The call
This one is not close. Del Maguey VIDA Clásico outscores Xicaru Silver by 1.5 points on our rubric.
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
Read the full Del Maguey VIDA Clásico review
Xicaru Silver
Cheap isn't reason enough. Banhez exists for the same money
Nose: Sharp alcohol, faint smoke, a chemical sweetness
Palate: Hot, thin, industrial – 40.5% ABV is presented without any of the structural virtues that would make the proof welcome
Finish: Slightly burning
Read the full Xicaru Silver review
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