Cuish Madrecuishe

Verdict

48% is the floor for madrecuishe and Cuish lands it there – Hermógenes Vasquez's work comes through lean and austere, the karwinskii telling its geography. Buy it in place of Del Maguey's Madrecuishe if you want producer provenance over brand gloss. San Luis Amatlan is underrepresented on American shelves; Cuish keeps fixing that.

Tasting notes

Nose: Wet stone, white pepper, celery leaf, green plum

Palate: Madrecuishe at 48% from Hermógenes Vasquez, tall, dry, the karwinskii spine holds up without sweetening

Finish: Cool, mineral, long

The bottom line

A karwinskii to pour alongside Vago for contrast

Where to buy online

We found this bottle at 4 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.

• Old Town Tequila
• Keg N Bottle – $99
• K&L Wines
• Astor Wines