Mezcal BANHEZ Espadin Barril

Mezcal Banhez is a brand produced in Ejutla, Mexico, by a cooperative of farming families committed to sustainability and fair trade. Its “Conjunto” blend is composed of 90% espadín agave and 10% barrel agave, which gives it a floral and fruity flavor, perfect for those who are trying mezcal for the first time or for innovative cocktails.

Banhez Espadín & Barril mezcal is a blend of seven-year-old Espadín and twelve-year-old Barril agaves. Together they balance sweet and dry, with a round body and floral and fruity flavors of lime, banana, pineapple and pepper.

The Banhez Cooperative of farmers and producers is unified by Francisco Javier, who worked to keep the farming families together and create a common goal to succeed in mezcal production. Francisco Javier continued the work started by his family and changed the tradition of making mezcaleros in a community committed to the quality of their craft and raising each other.

What is Mezcal Banhez and how is it produced?

Mezcal Banhez is a brand produced in Ejutla, Mexico, by a cooperative of farming families committed to sustainability and fair trade. Mezcal production is carried out in a sustainable manner and with the participation of each member of the Cooperative in every step of the process.

What kind of blends does Banhez offer?

Banhez offers a variety of blends, including its “Conjunto” blend which is composed of 90% Espadín agave and 10% Barril agave, and its Banhez Espadín & Barril blend which is a blend of seven-year-old Espadín and twelve-year-old Barril agaves.

Who is Francisco Javier and what did he do for the Banhez Cooperative?

Francisco Javier is the founder of Banhez and worked to keep the farming families together and create a common goal to succeed in mezcal production. He continued the work started by his family and changed the tradition of making mezcaleros in a community committed to the quality of their craft and raising each other.

What is the history of mezcal and agave?

Mezcal is one of the oldest and most complex liquors in the world. Agave is an important plant that was used in ancient Mesoamerica for making clothing, tools and medicines.

Mezcal was first produced 11,000 years ago, and because agave can thrive in a variety of climates, the environment in which it is grown plays an important role in the complexity of its flavor.

PIÑA OAXAQUEÑA cocktail recipe with mezcal Banhez Espadin Barril

INGREDIENTS

1½ oz of Banhez Mezcal
1½ oz fresh pineapple juice
½ oz fresh lemon juice
½ oz agave nectar

PREPARATION

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a collins glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a slice of pineapple.

Video about the production process of BANHEZ mezcal.

 

Summary

• Mezcal Banhez is produced in Ejutla, Mexico, by a cooperative of farming families committed to sustainability and fair trade.
• Banhez offers a variety of blends, including its “Conjunto” blend and its Banhez Espadín & Barril blend.
• The “Conjunto” blend is composed of 90% espadín agave and 10% barrel agave, and is perfect for those trying mezcal for the first time or for innovative cocktails.
• The Banhez Espadín & Barril blend is a blend of seven-year-old Espadín and twelve-year-old Barril agaves, with a balanced taste between sweet and dry.
• Francisco Javier is the founder of Banhez and worked to keep the farming families together and create a common goal to succeed in mezcal production.
• Mezcal is one of the oldest and most complex liquors in the world, first produced 11,000 years ago, and agave is an important plant that was used in ancient Mesoamerica for making clothing, tools and medicines.

Weight	1,5 kg
Dimensions	40 × 10 × 10 cm
Formato	70cl
Graduación	42º
Brand	Banhez