Reviews / Bixhidú Espadin
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Bixhidú Espadin
Gerardo Silva Ríos's espadín – another quietly excellent single-maestro release in a growing list of them
Score: 4.0/5 agaves
- Producer: Bixhidú Mezcal
- Maestro: Gerardo Silva Rios
- Region: Oaxaca
- Agave: Espadin
- ABV: 45%
- Price: $90 ($)
Verdict
Matatlán-family character with a mineral spine that distinguishes it from the commercial Matatlán tier – the maestro's hand shows in every decision, from pit management through distillation cuts. A strong Bixhidú release. Consensus matches. The producer's releases aren't widely distributed – track down via specialty shops if you see the name.
Single-maestro espadín keeps the category honest
Tasting notes
Nose: Warm stone first, then then cooked agave, green herb, faint citrus, a trace of mineral damp underneath
Palate: Dense and clean at 45-50% (variable across batches). The producer's discipline carries across the range; Silva Ríos's bottles are the kind of single-maestro work that makes specialty importers' reputations
Finish: Drying, wet slate, with a slow smoke fade – very long
The bottom line
Worth tracking