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Siembra Metl Quiote - Miguel Perez

The son's bottle – brighter, funkier, less patient than his father's

Score: 4.0/5 agaves

Siembra Metl Quiote - Miguel Perez bottle
  • Producer: Siembra Metl Mezcal
  • Maestro: Miguel Perez
  • Region: Rio de Parras, Michoacán
  • Agave: Alto
  • ABV: 45%
  • Price: $187 ($$)

Verdict

Miguel Pérez inherited his father's palenque and most of his father's discipline – but Miguel pushes where Jorge polishes. This Alto has a funk-forward edge the older bottles don't, and a citrus top note that announces itself louder. It's the less composed pour, which is also what makes it interesting. Buy both and learn the difference between generations.

Miguel's bottle is Jorge's bottle with more risk and less finish

Tasting notes

Nose: Fresh lemon. Then lime zest, honey, medium smoke with a chocolate undertone

Palate: 45-50% range gives Miguel room to push – big lemongrass, a queasy agave funk that reads as personality not flaw, honey and dark chocolate threaded through the smoke

Finish: Smoky, with a chocolate aftertaste. Long

The bottom line

The next-generation bottle. Track it alongside Jorge's

Where to buy online

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

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