Leyendas Maguey Pichumel

Verdict

Pichomel is a regional name for a marmorata expression that rarely escapes Puebla palenques, which makes Leyendas' decision to bottle it its own kind of argument. The liquid is cool and high-pitched in a way that reads slightly more disciplined than Oaxacan tepextate, less wild menthol, more composed herb. A collector's bottle that earns the shelf space. Track it if you're past tepextate and want the dialect.

Tasting notes

Nose: Wild mint, then pine, stone fruit, a sweet-tart lift

Palate: Tepextate-adjacent but distinct, the Puebla pichomel carries a cooler, greener expression than classic Oaxacan tepextate. 48.2% gives it the aromatic altitude it needs

Finish: Herbal, drying, long

The bottom line

A worthwhile agave-geek pickup

Where to buy online

We found this bottle at 2 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.

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