Hedonistas de la Fe Tepeztate

Verdict

Kaín Santiago's tepextate has the right aromatic profile, peppery, floral, mineral – but at 46% the marmorata never fully arrives. Tepextate usually needs 47%+ to stretch its legs, and you can feel the absence here. A competent bottle that would rate a half-agave higher at 48-49%. For a tepextate masterclass, go to the Gusto Histórico Flor Sánchez above, or Lalocura's.

Tasting notes

Nose: Green pepper, white flower, damp stone, faint pineapple

Palate: 46% – the proof is where this tepextate runs into trouble; the marmorata wants more volume than 46% can give it, and the resulting palate feels a little flattened even though the aromatics are correct

Finish: Medium, peppery, short of where it could be

The bottom line

The pick for curiosity; go bigger for reference

Where to buy online

We found this bottle at 3 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.

• Old Town Tequila
• Total Wine
• K&L Wines