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Los Nahuales Special Edition No. 1
Cuishe and sierrudo – a karwinskii-americana conversation
Score: 4.0/5 agaves
- Producer: Los Nahuales Mezcal
- Maestro: Karina Abad Rojas
- Region: Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
- Agave: Cuishe, Sierrudo
- ABV: 48%
- Price: $90 ($$$)
Verdict
Los Nahuales' special-edition series is the house's experimental lane, and No. 1 is one of the more successful releases. The cuishe-sierrudo pairing puts a karwinskii dialect in direct dialogue with an americana one, and at 48% the proof gives both agaves their full range. Think of the format next to 5 Sentidos' better ensambles: an edited conversation between species, not a blur. Buy the series if you can find it.
Two agaves, clearly casted
Tasting notes
Nose: Dark honey, green pepper, warm stone, a mineral edge
Palate: The two families work in rotation rather than fusion – the sierrudo's weight sets a base for the cuishe's lean aromatic lift, and at 48% the bottle has room to let both speak. A composition, not a compromise
Finish: Chalky, herbal-sweet – long
The bottom line
Cuishe and sierrudo in real dialogue. The special editions are the portfolio's upside
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 1 US retailer. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.
- Old Town Tequila – $90
Price check: $90 (2026-07-29).