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Se Busca Mezcal Joven
A 40% joven that underperforms the family's aged work
Score: 2.5/5 agaves
- Producer: Se Busca Mezcal
- Maestro: Mary López Sosa, Rodolfo López Sosa
- Region: San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca
- Agave: Espadin
- ABV: 40%
- Price: $88 ($$)
Verdict
Se Busca's joven is a commercial-proof espadín that doesn't distinguish itself from a crowded category. The family's añejo is the bottle to buy; the joven is the bottle to pass. Consensus 2.6 is fair and we land on it.
When the añejo is the good bottle in a catalog, the joven is a problem
Tasting notes
Nose: Light smoke, faint citrus
Palate: 40% espadín joven with no flex; the López Sosa craft is audible but the proof and the pricing don't argue well together
Finish: Short-medium, clean, smooth
The bottom line
The family's añejo is the argument, not this. Banhez or Vida do more at the same price
Where to buy online
We found this bottle at 2 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.
- Saratoga Wine – $139
- Mission Liquor – $38
Price check: $88 (2026-07-29).