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Review · · by The Editors
El Yope Cuixe
Cuishe at 46% – Guerrero karwinskii bottled at proof the agave actually wants
Score: 3.5/5 agaves
- Producer: El Yope Mezcal
- Maestro: Ismael Rosales
- Region: San Baltazar Chichicapam, Oaxaca
- Agave: Cuishe
- ABV: 46%
- Price: $70 ($$)
Verdict
Guerrero cuishe runs drier and more mineral than the Oaxacan default, a small regional distinction that rewards attention when you're comparing across states. Buy it alongside Vago's cuishe or a Jolgorio cuishe for the Guerrero-versus-Oaxaca karwinskii flight; El Yope is one of the quieter producers doing this kind of regional comparison work.
A respectable Guerrero cuishe worth the shelf space
Tasting notes
Nose: Green pepper, wet stone, mineral damp, a faint floral high note and dry hay underneath
Palate: Lean, the cuishe reads cleanly and the proof lands
Finish: Cooling, drying, with a slow green-herb fade – long
The bottom line
Fine as a Guerrero-category introduction
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 1 US retailer. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.
- Old Town Tequila – $69.99