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Mayalen Wild Cupreata
Cupreata at a polite ABV, well-made inside the constraint
Score: 3.5/5 agaves
- Producer: Mayalen Mezcal
- Maestro: José Morales Uribe
- Region: Mochitlan, Guerrero
- Agave: Cupreata
- ABV: 48%
- Price: $40 ($$)
Verdict
The Wild Cupreata is Mayalén's swing at a more accessible price tier, and it's a credible one – not the reference experience of Mayalén Guerrero, but recognizably the same family. Reach for it when Mayalén Guerrero isn't in budget; otherwise climb the ladder. A respectable cupreata with a legible sense of place.
An honest entry cupreata from the producer who owns the category
Tasting notes
Nose: Chamomile with damp limestone, a thread of smoke
Palate: 48% is the floor the cupreata needs, and Mayalén just clears it – the character shows up, the texture is mid-weight, the finish closes instead of concluding
Finish: Dry, faintly peppery
The bottom line
Worth pouring. Pass to Mayalén Guerrero when ready
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 2 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.
Price check: $40 (2026-07-29).