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Sabelotodo Espadin

Espadín proved past the category's comfort zone – and better for it

Score: 4.0/5 agaves

Sabelotodo Espadin bottle
  • Producer: Sabelotodo
  • Maestro: Felix Cruz Angeles
  • Region: Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca
  • Agave: Espadin
  • ABV: 47%
  • Price: $70 ($)

Verdict

Most producers proof espadín down to the FDA sweet spot and apologize for the agave on the way. Félix Cruz does the opposite, runs the bottles hot and lets espadín do what espadín does. 4.3 consensus is fair; 4.0 from us without complaint. Dixeebe's high-proof espadín sits in the same conversation.

This is what espadín tastes like when the distiller doesn't water it

Tasting notes

Nose: A light smoke, green herb, a citrus top

Palate: 47–52% turns what would be a polite espadín into something with real grip, mid-palate weight, a clean herbal lift, no sugar to hide behind

Finish: Long, clean, herbal

The bottom line

Buy for anyone who thinks espadín is boring

Where to buy online

We found this bottle at 2 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.

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