description Banhez Tobala Overview
Banhez Tobalá is a young mezcal made exclusively with the rare tobalá agave variety found in Oaxaca, Mexico. This spirit offers a distinctive flavor experience characterized by floral and earthy notes developed over a decade of aging. It’s ideal for discerning drinkers who appreciate complex agave spirits and those seeking an authentic Oaxacan tasting experience.
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Is Banhez Tobalá aged for ten years?
No, the bottle is a joven mezcal, meaning it is bottled without extended barrel aging. The long period associated with it is the agave's growth, which Banhez says can take up to 30 years, not time spent maturing the spirit.
Is Banhez Tobalá made entirely from one agave?
Yes, it is produced from 100 percent Tobalá rather than the Espadín-Barril blend used in the better-known Banhez Ensamble. The bottling is released at 47 percent alcohol by volume.
What does Banhez Tobalá taste like?
Banhez lists green mango, leather, and fresh green herbs among its tasting notes. It is intensely aromatic but generally less centered on smoke than drinkers may expect from an entry-level mezcal.
Who makes Banhez Tobalá in Oaxaca?
Banhez is owned and operated by the families of the UPADEC cooperative in Ejutla, Oaxaca. Cooperative members grow, distill, bottle, and hand-label the mezcal using earthen ovens, tahona crushing, and copper stills.
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