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Great store. It's the only place I can find this wine that I had while in Europe. Unfortunately, I bought the last 4 bottles. I hope they get more. I was actually going to purchase more if they had it.
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2 days ago
Great store. It's the only place I can find this wine that I had while in Europe. Unfortunately, I bought the last 4 bottles. I hope they get more. I was actually going to purchase more if they had it.
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I think B‑21 does a good job.
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I think B‑21 does a good job.
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Great store: wide selection of wines at great prices
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Great store: wide selection of wines at great prices
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Good price for the wine. Shipping was fast, reasonably priced and excellent packing. I would shop there again.
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Good price for the wine. Shipping was fast, reasonably priced and excellent packing. I would shop there again.
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3 days ago
Reasonable prices, fast shipping and good responsiveness to inquiries. Also, the website is easy to use making ordering simple
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4 days ago
Easy and quick
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4 days ago
Seamless transaction from order to delivery. Great communication. Would order from again and recommend!
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4 days ago
They are very efficient, product packed well, The pricing beats our state by a lot. delivered to our front door.
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5 days ago
Everything was quick easy and simple
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5 days ago
Happy to be able to buy the Lolea wine spritz.
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5 days ago
Good prices. Fast delivery. Painless.
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5 days ago
Great very professional
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6 days ago
Great selection of fantastic Italian wines including Mt. Etna Sicily. Easy ordering. Decent shipping cost and rapid delivery.
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6 days ago
Excellent!
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6 days ago
Prompt and great wine selection.
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6 days ago
Promptly shipped with proper packaging. Simple good service.
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6 days ago
Excellent!
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1 week ago
Excellent service and great prices. Who could ask for anything more?!
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1 week ago
Good service
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1 week ago
Have bought multiple cases of wine from B21. Always delivered on time and great selections and price points
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1 week ago
Arrived fast. Had order delivered to ABC store but was not aware I needed to pay taxes on it again.
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1 week ago
Product delivered on time and as described!
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1 week ago
Piece of cake like always.
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1 week ago
Great inventory and wonderfully attentive to customers.
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1 week ago
I like the updates on where the order was and delivery time was spot on
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1 week ago
On time as promised. Very reliable.
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2 weeks ago
Great store ‑ amazing selection ‑ quick and safe shipping from Floria to California!
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2 weeks ago
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2 weeks ago
Great prices and very quick shipping.
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2 weeks ago
Efficient web site and excellent customer fulfillment. They accommodate weather fluctuations / shipping by holding until temperatues cool.
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2 weeks ago
They are excellent to do business with. Organized and easy to order online from. The only issue I find is when I search on line and generalize my search, like fortified wine it will show no results. Also I would like to be able to request a specific wine, in this case, Blandy's 10 year Malmsey madeira. I haven't found an easy way to communicate that. But other than this they have been excellent. Thank you.
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2 weeks ago
Interesting choices, great pricing, On time delivery. Very reliable.
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Fast service. Excellent packaging. Good prices.
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2 weeks ago
The right products delivered on time with care by an employee with a good attitude. Good job!
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The right products delivered on time with care by an employee with a good attitude. Good job!
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2 weeks ago
Great service; prompt help with questions.
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Great service; prompt help with questions.
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2 weeks ago
Such a good deal! Best selection. Great service with fast delivery.
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2 weeks ago
Such a good deal! Best selection. Great service with fast delivery.
5 Stars
2 weeks ago
Great as usual. Easy to order what I wanted off the web site. Offer a broad selection (even though I usually only order Chardonnays). Good prices. Really fast shipping.
5 Stars
2 weeks ago
Great as usual. Easy to order what I wanted off the web site. Offer a broad selection (even though I usually only order Chardonnays). Good prices. Really fast shipping.

Cardenxe Sotol de Desierto (750ml)

Sotol from Chihuahua, Mexico

B-21 Top Recommendation
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"I had no idea of the price when I first tasted the Desierto, and I was firmly convinced this would be twice as expensive as it is, given the stunning intrigue and complexity on offer." - Andrew Kitz, B-21 Spirits Buyer

If you've never heard of Sotol, you're not alone, but this ancient Mexican spirit tradition is alive and well in insiders' circles, and you'll no doubt be hearing more and more about it in the coming years. It's made from a distant cousin of the agave cactus known as Dasylirion, which is actually part of the Asparagus family. Like agave, it takes a decade or more for these wild-grown varietals to mature for distillation, and they only grow in Mexico's northern frontier, the region's various climates each favoring one Dasylirion varietal or another. 

Cardenxe, named for the traditional a cappella ballads of the region, is one of the category's most dynamic projects and a reference-point for what Sotol is all about. Each expression is crafted by hand from start to finish, from cutting the piñas in the fields to axe-milling the cooked hearts. Fermentation in small pine vats and double-distillation on copper alembic stills ensures the purest product possible. The Sotol de Desierto is, as you guessed, made from the desert varietals D.Texanum, D. Cedrosanum, & D. Berlandieri by one of the undisputed masters of the craft. This blended approach is distinct among Sotol producers, and the result is equally singular. 

As Andrew's review makes clear, the Desierto is a multi-faceted stunner that will give any agave spirit at twice the price a run for its money. We were so impressed that we went big and negotiated a one-time introductory price that brings it to you for under $40, the best you'll find in the market. If you've been looking for the next big thing in artisanal craft spirits, sotol is it. And as Andrew declares, "Whether you’ve never heard of Sotol or you’re Sotol curious, start here and you’ll be an instant fan."

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Whether you’ve never heard of Sotol or you’re Sotol curious, start here and you’ll be an instant fan. I had no idea of the price when I first tasted the Desierto, and I was firmly convinced this would be twice as expensive as it is, given the stunning intrigue and complexity on offer. The aromatics begin with an inviting, candied sweetness, but they quickly take a 180-degree turn towards super-complex vegetal and savory character. Tomato leaf, poppy seed, sesame seed, and caraway are just a few of the surprising elements you’ll find, along with hints of high-toned, zesty citrus in the background. With time comes another shocking twist as the aromas become unmistakably meaty. If you love barbecue, this is your jam, because now you’ll be inundated with scents of charred barbecue chicken and smoked beef jerky, accented by a hint of burnt pastry crust. But wait! The palate is its own thing altogether! High-toned, agave-like flavors permeated by concentrated orange essence lead the way, but the profile is really defined by precise minerality and fragrant alpine herbs, reminiscent of botanical gin in their intensity. The most impressive feature, however, is the medium-weight texture – at once both velvety and racy, it’s pulled along by a subtle grip that carries all the way through the long finish, which is tinged by hints of fine ash and iron. Needless to say, I’m fully on board the Sotol train thanks to this singular expression.

94 points, Andrew Kitz, B-21 Spirits Buyer (Sep 2025)

Alcohol By Volume: 45.00% (90 Proof)
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$39.98
Compare At: $49.99
60+ bottles in stock
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Estimated ship date: Wednesday, October 22
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Ready for pickup: Tomorrow
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Tarpon Springs: Aisle 01 Bay 16
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