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9 Guardianes Comiteco Blanco
Unaged comiteco – the cleaner expression of the Chiapas category
Score: 3.0/5 agaves
- Producer: 9 Guardianes
- Region: Chiapas
- Agave: Atrovirens
- ABV: 42%
- Price: $40–90 ($$)
Verdict
A respectable unaged expression of the Chiapas spirit. Comiteco blanco at 42% gives the agave atrovirens its cleanest reading, the base spirit without oak interference – and 9 Guardianes is one of the very few producers making comiteco available outside Chiapas. The blanco is the place to start for drinkers who want to understand what comiteco tastes like before deciding whether to chase the aged versions. No consensus; we land at 3. The comiteco to try first.
Comiteco blanco is the place to start
Tasting notes
Nose: Wildflower, green herb, warm earth
Palate: Lean and slightly sweet at 42% – the agave atrovirens is less aggressive than angustifolia
Finish: Cooling, clean
The bottom line
The comiteco to try first