Rating 93 2023 Top 50  
Style
Produced In Oaxaca
Mexico
ABV 45%
Availability Year Round
Price $121.00 
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Review Updated 2023-12-19

Cinco Sentidos Espadin Capon Alberto Martinez Review

Maestro mezcalero Alberto Martinez and his son-in-law Reynaldo employ the "capón" technique for this exceptional Espadín. After the agave plants have sprouted, they remove the stalks (quiotes) and allow the plants to remain in the ground for nearly a year, enhancing the agaves' sugar concentration. The resulting spirit opens with clean mineral aromas and a lively whiff of red candies. On the palate, bright red fruit and hints of pink peppercorns linger onto an intense, lengthy finish.

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Cinco Sentidos Espadin Capon Alberto Martinez
Maestro mezcalero Alberto Martinez and his son-in-law Reynaldo employ the "capón" technique for this exceptional Espadín. After the agave plants have sprouted, they remove the stalks (quiotes) and allow the plants to remain in the ground for nearly a year, enhancing the agaves' sugar concentration. The resulting spirit opens with clean mineral aromas and a lively whiff of red candies. On the palate, bright red fruit and hints of pink peppercorns linger onto an intense, lengthy finish.

Reviewed On: 06-04-2023
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Cinco Sentidos Espadin Capon Alberto Martinez
Maestro mezcalero Alberto Martinez and his son-in-law Reynaldo employ the "capón" technique for this exceptional Espadín. After the agave plants have sprouted, they remove the stalks (quiotes) and allow the plants to remain in the ground for nearly a year, enhancing the agaves' sugar concentration. The resulting spirit opens with clean mineral aromas and a lively whiff of red candies. On the palate, bright red fruit and hints of pink peppercorns linger onto an intense, lengthy finish.

Reviewed On: 06-04-2023