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Santa Pedrera Mezcal

Cariño Ramírez's espadín – an honest 46%

Score: 3.5/5 agaves

Santa Pedrera Mezcal bottle
  • Producer: Santa Pedrera Mezcal
  • Maestro: Carino Ramirez
  • Region: San Agustín Amatengo, Oaxaca
  • Agave: Espadin
  • ABV: 46%
  • Price: $67 ($)

Verdict

Santa Pedrera's single-village espadín is a proof-honest workhorse – Cariño Ramírez bottles at 46%, which is the proof espadín wants when a drinker is taking it seriously. Sits cleanly in the Del Maguey-Vida-plus tier without trying to upstage the big names. Consensus 3.8 rounds down to 3.5 fairly.

The quiet 46% espadín that earns repeat pours

Tasting notes

Nose: Cooked agave with green apple, faint citrus

Palate: 46% gives the bottle real body; the espadín comes through as made, not manufactured. No rough edges, no commercial sheen

Finish: Clean, herbal

The bottom line

Smart everyday bottle when you spot it

Where to buy online

We found this bottle at 3 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.