{"product_id":"banhez-arroqueno-joven-mezcal-artesanal-750ml","title":"Banhez Arroqueño Joven Mezcal Artesanal 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBanhez Arroqueño Joven is a 100% arroqueño agave mezcal artesanal from the Banhez co-operative in Oaxaca, bottled at 47% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArroqueño is an enormous agave that can take up to 25 years to reach full maturity and is found only in rural Oaxaca. This mezcal is made by maestro mezcalero Apolonio Patricio López.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBanhez is produced by Integradora Comercial de Ejutla, a co-operative of more than 35 families in San Miguel Ejutla, Oaxaca, committed to sustainable, fair-trade mezcal made as it has been for nearly two centuries: cooked in underground wood-fired pits, crushed with donkey-pulled stone tahonas, fermented in wooden tanks and distilled in small copper batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is earthy and dark, with subtle smoke and an underlying sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it slowly from a copita at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMezcal is made by roasting agave hearts, traditionally in earthen pits, then crushing, fermenting and distilling them, a process that gives the spirit its characteristic smoky depth. Each agave variety and each village brings its own character, which is why enthusiasts love exploring small-batch bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMezcal and other agave spirits are traditionally sipped from a copita or a small clay cup, in small sips, often alongside orange slices dusted with sal de gusano. Many are made in tiny batches by individual families, so each bottle is a snapshot of a particular place, agave and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% arroqueño, up to 25 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy and dark, with subtle smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Underlying sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banhez co-operative (Integradora Comercial de Ejutla)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mezcal Artesanal, Joven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arroqueño\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaestro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apolonio Patricio López\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 proof (47% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat from a copita at room temperature. It pairs with mole negro, grilled meats or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat agave is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% arroqueño, a giant agave that can take 25 years to mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes Banhez?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA co-operative of more than 35 families in San Miguel Ejutla, Oaxaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarthy and dark, with subtle smoke and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tequila\"\u003eTequila collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Banhez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023367336245,"sku":"VWS_200423313","price":106.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-7451.webp?v=1793654759","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/banhez-arroqueno-joven-mezcal-artesanal-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}