Del Maguey Boca del Cerro

Verdict

Boca del Cerro is the Del Maguey village expression that doesn't get the attention the others do, and we'd argue it's better than its reputation suggests. The village sits in a slightly different register than Chichicapa (drier) and San Luis del Rio (less mineral), which is exactly the kind of subtle regional distinction Del Maguey's village program exists to surface. Consensus 4.2 matches our read, a genuinely interesting village worth tasting alongside Chichicapa and SLDR in the same flight.

Tasting notes

Nose: Wet earth, citrus peel, sweet smoke, a faint mineral edge

Palate: Brighter than San Luis del Rio, a touch more river rock than Chichicapa – Boca del Cerro sits in its own quiet spot within the Del Maguey village lineup. 46% is the standard frame

Finish: Clean, drying. Stays long

The bottom line

Worth it if you can find it. Rotation-worthy

Where to buy online

We found this bottle at 2 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.

• K&L Wines
• Old Town Tequila