| Rating | 93 |
| Produced In | Mexico |
| ABV | 48% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $184.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2026-05-27 |
NETA Madrecuixe Capón (Hermógenes Vásquez García) Review
This was distilled from the highly sought-after Madrecuixe, the so-called “mother” of maguey, after being pollinated by hummingbirds and bats like in some sort of boozy fairy tale. Cooked in an earthen oven, mashed by machete, fermented in cypress tanks, and distilled on copper pots, only a scant 264 bottles were produced. This is outstanding, which is no surprise as all NETA is, but perhaps it’s a hair muted and one-note — very floral with some tropical fruits — for the price. Still, this is beautiful stuff you’ll be happy to own and drink.
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