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Gul-Roo Espadin
Matatlán espadín at 42%. Clean, a little quiet
Score: 3.2/5 agaves
- Producer: Gul-Roo Mezcal
- Maestro: Antonio Hernandez Lopez
- Region: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
- Agave: Espadin
- ABV: 42%
- Price: $43 ($$)
Verdict
Proof matters more than producers pretend. Gul-Roo's Matatlán espadín would read 4-agave at 47% – at 42% it's a middle-lane bottle from a producer who knows better (see Don Lorenzo, same maestro). Pass for anything north of 45%.
Proof matters more than producers pretend
Tasting notes
Nose: A light smoke, mild citrus
Palate: Antonio Hernandez Lopez makes honest spirits; 42% just isn't enough room for the espadín to stretch. Clean, slightly thin
Finish: Short-medium, clean
The bottom line
A 42% bottling from a maestro who knows better. Don Lorenzo outflanks it
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 1 US retailer. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.
- Old Town Tequila – $43
Price check: $43 (2026-07-29).