Banhez is a co-operative of 35+ families in San Miguel Ejutla village in Oaxaca. This Mezcal was produced by Mezcalero Luis Pacheco out of semi-wild Mexicano agave.
ABV: 47%
Nose: Vegetal, fresh cut greens, roasted peppers, raspberry sweetness, light blueberry.
Palate: Medium mouthfeel. Vegetal, peppers, steamed greens, light campfire smoke, tartness, light minerality, brine.
Finish: Medium length, warm. Strong Vegetalness, light smoke, tartness.
Rating: 6/10
This is a good release. It is one of the most green/vegetal forward mezcals I have tried but that is a good thing. It’s a little one note in its vegetalness but overall I like the savoriness that it commands. It is brought down a little by being so one note but still a good release from Banhez.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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