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Mezcalosfera Bicuishe/ Coyote/ Madrecuixe/ Tepextate
Felipe Cortés ensamble with coyote as the hidden variable
Score: 4.0/5 agaves
- 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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