{"product_id":"banhez-tobala-joven-mezcal-artesanal-750ml","title":"Banhez Tobalá Joven Mezcal Artesanal 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBanhez Tobalá Joven is a 100% Tobalá (Agave potatorum) mezcal artesanal from the Banhez co-operative in Oaxaca, bottled at 47% ABV.\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, who make traditional mezcal with recipes and methods passed down through their families for generations. The co-operative is committed to sustainable, fair-trade mezcal, 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\u003eThis Tobalá is made by maestro mezcalero Gonzalo Hernández Bigotes in La Compañía, Oaxaca, at about 1,483 metres. The agave is fermented with natural yeasts for five to six days and distilled in copper. Tobalá is one of the most revered agave species thanks to its scarcity and small size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt shows intense aromatics and a smooth profile, with green mango, leather and fresh green herbs, and a refreshing herbaceous note.\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% Tobalá (Agave potatorum).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green mango, leather and fresh green herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaestro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gonzalo Hernández Bigotes.\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 Tobalá (Agave potatorum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaestro:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gonzalo Hernández Bigotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural yeast, 5-6 days\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 La Compañía, 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 fresh fruit, ceviche or mole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\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 agave is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Tobalá, Agave potatorum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen mango, leather and fresh green herbs.\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":68121032524085,"sku":"VWS_200422233","price":113.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-44892.webp?v=1794261296","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/banhez-tobala-joven-mezcal-artesanal-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}