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NETA Madrecuixe - Paula Aquino Sánchez
Paula Aquino Sánchez's madrecuishe for NETA – a quieter bottling
Score: 3.5/5 agaves
- Producer: Agave Mixtape, NETA
- Maestro: Paula Aquino Sánchez
- Region: San Luis Amatlan, Oaxaca
- Agave: Madrecuishe
- ABV: 47.5%
- Price: $70 ($$)
Verdict
A competent madrecuishe that doesn't distinguish itself in NETA's deep range. Paula Aquino Sánchez's bottling at 47.5% is legitimate but quieter than the Tomás García Cruz madrecuishe that sits a tier above it – same agave, same range, different maestra, clearly different outcome. Single-maestro labeling lets the drinker track these differences; the bottle is a useful comparison point even if it isn't the one to prioritize. Reviewer consensus aligns. The Tomás García Cruz madrecuishe is the cleaner NETA pick.
Not every NETA maestro release is a reference
Tasting notes
Nose: Dark honey. Then hot slate, wet moss
Palate: Dense but restrained at 47.5% – the the agave reads cleanly but understated
Finish: Drying, warm – long
The bottom line
The Tomás García Cruz madrecuishe is the cleaner NETA pick
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 1 US retailer. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.