El Rey Zapoteco Espadin

Verdict

Forgettable in the way mid-tier espadíns usually are – clears the bar, doesn't argue for attention past the price. Buy Fidencio Clásico or Vago Espadín for about the same price for mid-tier espadín that does argue for itself; El Rey Zapoteco's espadín is the shelf filler the producer's specialty releases have to subsidize.

Tasting notes

Nose: Warm stone first with faint smoke, green apple

Palate: Clean at 45%. Standard mid-tier Oaxacan espadín without distinguishing character – the production is correct, the proof is conventional, and the agave hits as competently-made rather than memorably-made

Finish: Dry, with a faint smoke fade and a trace of cooked sugar at the tail

The bottom line

Fine as a cocktail espadín

Where to buy online

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

• Caskers – $46.99
• K&L Wines
• Flaviar – $47
• Old Town Tequila – $50