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Review · · by The Editors
Chamán Reposado
Yautepec reposado at 40% – commercial aging
Score: 3.0/5 agaves
- Producer: Chamán Mezcal
- Region: Yautepec, Oaxaca
- Agave: Espadin
- ABV: 40%
- Price: $50 ($)
Verdict
A reasonable commercial reposado. Chamán's Yautepec reposado at 40% sits in the category's chronic failure zone – oak aging on a commercial-proof base produces wood-dominant spirit where the agave can't push back. The producer's discipline is clean enough to keep the bottle drinkable, but the format undermines itself before the aging begins. Consensus 3.5 is generous; we score 3. Fine as a gift bottle; skip for sipping.
Commercial reposado territory
Tasting notes
Nose: Soft oak with vanilla
Palate: Smooth at 40% – the aging adds flavor without structure
Finish: Warm
The bottom line
Fine