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The ImpEx Collection Madrecuixe

Madrecuishe under 49% – the karwinskii that demands more

Score: 3.5/5 agaves

The ImpEx Collection Madrecuixe bottle
  • Producer: The ImpEx Collection
  • Maestro: Felipe Cortés
  • Region: Miahuatlán, Oaxaca
  • Agave: Madrecuishe
  • ABV: 49%
  • Price: $150 ($$)

Verdict

Madrecuishe is the karwinskii that most rewards proof – below 50% the mineral weight and celery-green signature start underselling. Felipe Cortés's ImpEx madrecuishe lands at 49%, which is close enough to be credible but not close enough to rival his bicuishe at the same tier. Buy the bicuishe first; come back to this one for completist comparison.

Madrecuishe at 49% is the agave asking for a half-degree more

Tasting notes

Nose: Wet moss, then green celery, mineral depth, a floral top

Palate: 49% is the floor for madrecuishe and this bottle hovers right at it – Felipe Cortés's discipline is visible, but the mid-palate weight the agave rewards sits just below its full volume

Finish: River rock, herbal – long

The bottom line

Competent. The bicuishe is the better ImpEx pour

Where to buy online

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

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