Buen Camino Espadin

Verdict

A higher-proof entry bottle than most commercial producers commit to, the extra proof shows in how the mid-palate holds instead of fading the way 40-42% espadíns do. San Dionisio Ocotepec is a quieter Oaxaca village worth tracking; Buen Camino is a serviceable entry point to it. Buy it as a house espadín that respects the drinker.

Tasting notes

Nose: Warm stone first, then cooked agave, green herb

Palate: Dense at 48% – Ocotepec's village profile reads slightly more mineral than Matatlán, and the bottle shows the distinction clearly

Finish: Dry, clean, with a slow smoke fade

The bottom line

A dependable Buen Camino