| Rating | 92 |
| Produced In | Mexico |
| ABV | 48% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $70.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2026-05-27 |
Del Maguey Chichicapa Review
Despite being one of the U.S.’s longest-imported mezcal brands, most people only know Del Maguey’s flagship Vida release. It’s good, sure, but the brand has so much more to explore, like this slightly higher-priced Espadín. It’s still a lighter, more accessible mezcal than some of the others on our list, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t complex; citrusy, tropical, a bit herbal with some mintiness, with even a light Mexican chocolate on the finish. Sippable neat but would upgrade any agave cocktails.
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