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Mezcalosfera Bicuishe/ Coyote/ Madrecuixe/ Tepextate

Felipe Cortés ensamble with coyote as the hidden variable

Score: 4.0/5 agaves

Mezcalosfera Bicuishe/ Coyote/ Madrecuixe/ Tepextate bottle
  • Producer: Mezcalosfera de Mezcaloteca
  • Maestro: Felipe Cortés
  • Region: Miahuatlán, Oaxaca
  • Agave: Bicuishe, Coyote, Mexicano, Tepextate
  • ABV: 48.4%
  • Price: $170 ($$)

Verdict

Coyote (convallis) on the label is a Mezcalosfera tell, this is a release built for drinkers deep in the category. Felipe Cortés delivers a balanced four-wild ensamble at an proof that earns the agave, in the Mezcalosfera format that prioritizes single-palenque specificity. Hunt it if you're building out a deep wild-agave shelf.

Coyote on the label is Mezcalosfera earning its catalog-depth reputation

Tasting notes

Nose: Wildflower, green herb, wet stone

Palate: 48.4% with four wilds audible, coyote and tepextate adding floral brightness, bicuishe and madrecuishe adding dry karwinskii spine. The mid-palate is layered without being busy

Finish: Floral, mineral

The bottom line

Worth tracking. Rare agave set, skillful maker

Where to buy online

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