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Cinco Sentidos Espadilla con Pichomel
A Reyes Metzontla ensamble that promises more than the proof can deliver
Score: 3.5/5 agaves
- Producer: 5 Sentidos
- Maestro: Atelo Ramirez, Laura Arriaga
- Region: Reyes Metzontla, Puebla
- Agave: Espadilla, Pichomel
- ABV: 47.31%
- Price: $66 ($)
Verdict
Atelo Ramirez and Laura Arriaga do excellent pichomel work – the pichomel-papalome at the same palenque is a brighter, fuller statement. This blend is honest but slightly under-realized; if you're ensamble-shopping, the Azul y Pichomel from the same hands is a sharper buy. Not a failure, just the third pick in its own range.
Half a point of proof away from something really good
Tasting notes
Nose: Green grass, chalk, ripe pear, faint menthol
Palate: Pichomel needs volume to shine and at 47.31% you can feel the ceiling pressing down – the florals are there but not fully extended, and the espadilla's dry structure can't quite lift them
Finish: Herbal, slightly clipped. Stays medium
The bottom line
A pass in favor of the Azul y Pichomel; same palenque, more presence