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Corte Vetusto Espadin

The Corte Vetusto entry espadín at 45%

Score: 3.0/5 agaves

Corte Vetusto Espadin bottle
  • Producer: Corte Vetusto Mezcal
  • Maestro: Juan Carlos Gonzalez Diaz
  • Region: San Pablo Villa de Mitla, Oaxaca
  • Agave: Espadin
  • ABV: 45%
  • Price: $65 ($)

Verdict

A commercial mid-tier espadín. Corte Vetusto's entry at 45% delivers the Mitla village profile without distinctive character, clean production, proof that holds, anonymous hand. Mitla runs cleaner and slightly sweeter than Matatlán, and the bottle shows that regional distinction without reaching above the commercial-specialty floor. Community average matches. Fine for cocktails; the producer's higher-proof releases elsewhere are where the range earns attention.

A working espadín

Tasting notes

Nose: Warm stone, then cooked agave, faint smoke

Palate: Mitla village profile; clean at 45%

Finish: Medium-long, dry

The bottom line

Fine

Where to buy online

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