This is an upper tier tepeztate. I would describe this as a higher-quality, lower-priced tep than El Jologorio’s option. And you won’t be bored – it’s quite complex. I have a bottle at home and plan to have it as a staple.

I first tried this in Sabina Mezcaleria in Boston as part of a Rey Campero flight. It’s really tasty (my brother’s favorite in the cabinet). It’s particularly sweet and smooth throughout the entire sip.

Rey Campero Madre Cuishe is a five-star offering, period. The initial herbal notes hit hard. You also get a mature, smoky profile that’s not too overwhelming. There’s a richness here that’s indicative of the madre cuishe agave, presenting a palate that is both complex and immensely satisfying. The finish is elegant, with a some slight smoke. Basically you can’t go wrong with Rey Campero.

When I look for a madre cuishe I expect a very light, floral and delicate sip. I’m looking for something less bold, viscous and overwhelming. That’s exactly what you get with this one. The viscosity is light, the nose is floral, and it goes down as smooth as you can get. Highly recommend.

Floral, a little sweet and very soft, almost muted. Nice mineral touch. Tasty!

I love Rey Campero, I love Tepeztate. So for this bottle I had high hopes – and boy did it deliver. Very vegetal, pepper/jalapeño, earth, grass. You get a lot of that in the nose with every sip. A prominent, but not overpowering smokiness, same for sharpness, it’s there, but not too much. It’s quite complex, so you can sip it for a while without being bored.