The ImpEx Collection Bicuixe

Verdict

Felipe Cortés is one of Miahuatlán's reference mezcaleros, and his bicuishe is among the most composed karwinskii bottles currently imported. The refrescador still gives it oily texture, the 49.4% proof honors the agave, the glass aging integrates without dulling. This sits shoulder-to-shoulder with Mezcalosfera and NETA's karwinskii bottles at the top of the category.

Tasting notes

Nose: Wet moss with stone fruit, a mineral depth

Palate: 49.4% and refrescador distillation carry bicuishe's slate-tinged architecture at full strength – celery and stone up top, a fruit depth through the middle, glass aging adding integration without filing the edges

Finish: Mineral, herbal – very long

The bottom line

Buy it. The karwinskii ceiling at its tier

Where to buy online

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

• Old Town Tequila
• K&L Wines