MOTH Spicy Margarita
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Distiller
Undisclosed
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Bottler
Moth Drinks Ltd.
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ABV
14.9%
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Age
NAS
- Price $30 to $59.99
MOTH, which stands for “Mix of Total Happiness,” is a U.K.-based ready-to-drink cocktail brand focused on bar-strength, premixed classics made with real spirits. Its Spicy Margarita combines tequila, chili, triple sec and lime.
Packaged in 125 ml cans at 14.9% ABV. According to the brand, it features bright lime and layered chili heat from two types of chilies, built on tequila from Enemigo. It is typically sold in multipacks priced around $19.99.
- Raided Score: 82
- The Daily Pour
- Moth Spicy Margarita falls short of delivering the level of heat or boldness expected for the style, with spice and flavor definition remaining subdued throughout. That said, it is still well-balanced and easy to drink, making it a more approachable option for those who prefer a milder take on a spicy margarita.
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- Raided Score: 85
- IWSC
- Fresh zesty lime and subtle spice, with lovely overall balance and a peppery finish
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Nose:
A lime-forward aromatic profile, closely mirroring the standard Moth Margarita. Subtle chili notes sit in the background, offering only a faint suggestion of spice rather than a pronounced heat.
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Taste:
The spice is minimal, with the drink remaining broadly balanced but lacking the bright, fresh character typically associated with jalapeño-driven margaritas. Heat is faint and leans more toward a general dried chili impression, without the distinct identity of specific varieties such as ancho, chipotle, or cayenne.
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Finish:
A light, peppery note lingers briefly at the back of the throat before fading.
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Overall:
Moth Spicy Margarita falls short of delivering the level of heat or boldness expected for the style, with spice and flavor definition remaining subdued throughout. That said, it is still well-balanced and easy to drink, making it a more approachable option for those who prefer a milder take on a spicy margarita.
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Score:
82
- Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources
