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Aguerrido Zacate Limon
Doña Erika's cupreata with zacate limón (lemongrass) – a Guerrero herbal-infusion tradition
Score: 3.5/5 agaves
- Producer: Aguerrido Mezcal
- Maestro: Erika Meneses
- Region: Atempa, Guerrero
- Agave: Cupreata
- ABV: 50.2%
- Price: $120 ($$)
Verdict
Zacate limón (lemon grass) is a Guerrero infusion tradition most US drinkers haven't heard of yet, the infusion format only works when the herbal element stays structural rather than decorative, and Doña Erika's version stays structural. The proof supports the citrus-grass without letting it overwhelm the cupreata. A regional format done with discipline; buy it to learn the tradition.
Herbal infusions on Guerrero cupreata are a regional tradition worth documenting
Tasting notes
Nose: Citrus grass, then cupreata's green edge, warm earth and a faint floral undertone
Palate: Citrus-herbal at 50.2% – the zacate limón adds a bright accent that integrates with the cupreata's green-herbal register rather than competing with it
Finish: Cooling, herbal, with a slow citrus fade
The bottom line
A specialty Aguerrido