Siglo Cero Pox

Verdict

Pox is corn, cane, and whatever herbs the household decides to add – a ceremonial distillate from the Chiapas highlands with a cultural weight most agave spirits don't carry. Siglo Cero's version is the accessible-bottle introduction to the category, not a reference expression. Know it exists, drink it once, then find a Tzotzil-produced bottle if you want to understand the form.

Tasting notes

Nose: Cooked corn with a faint herbal note, minimal smoke

Palate: 40.5% carries a light, corn-forward distillate with a sugar-cane sweetness and a faint herbal edge – approachable, not transporting

Finish: Sweet, clean. Stays short

The bottom line

An entry-level pox for category curiosity. Not a daily pour

Where to buy online

We found this bottle at 5 US retailers. Prices and stock vary – click through to check.

• Saratoga Wine – $40
• Old Town Tequila – $37.99
• Wooden Cork – $41.99
• Binny's – $34.99
• Flaviar – $60.99