Reviews / Amateco Espadin
Review · · by The Editors
Amateco Espadin
Community-produced espadín at 48% – Amateco's entry
Score: 3.5/5 agaves
- Producer: Amateco
- Region: San Luis Amatlan, Oaxaca
- Agave: Espadin
- ABV: 48%
- Price: $60 ($)
Verdict
Amateco's cooperative-palenque model is Banhez's thesis rendered at a slightly higher proof – shared resources, shared discipline, individual-maestro distinctiveness traded for consistency. At 48% the bottle comes through as a credible community entry. Not flashy, not supposed to be. A reasonable alternative to Banhez Ensamble if you want the cooperative model with a touch more proof.
Community-model mezcal at producer-level quality
Tasting notes
Nose: Cooked agave, warm stone, mineral damp
Palate: Clean, cooperative production with clear discipline
Finish: Dry, slate-tinged – long
The bottom line
A solid Amateco