Reviews / Del Maguey Madrecuixe
Review · · by The Editors
Del Maguey Madrecuixe
Madrecuishe at 47%, a ceiling, just barely cleared
Score: 3.0/5 agaves
- Producer: Del Maguey Mezcal
- Maestro: Marcos Cruz Mendez, Paciano Cruz Nolasco
- Region: San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca
- Agave: Madrecuishe
- ABV: 47%
- Price: $70 ($$)
Verdict
Del Maguey at scale can still ship drinkable karwinskii but the specificity loses. This madrecuishe is a proof-honest entry to the agave family; Vago and Mezcalosfera do the same agave with more maestro-level character. Pass in favor of those if you want the karwinskii taught clearly, or keep this as a solid but undistinguished option in its price class.
Madrecuishe at brand scale – the agave survives, barely
Tasting notes
Nose: Green celery up front. Pine, wet stone underneath
Palate: 47% is the floor for madrecuishe and Del Maguey lands there – Marcos Cruz Mendez and Paciano Cruz Nolasco's hand is competent but the brand's volume shows in a less-specific profile
Finish: Medium-long, cool, dry
The bottom line
Serviceable madrecuishe; specialist labels do it better
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 4 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.