Banhez Destilado de Piña | 750ml

Bright, tropical, and distinctly Oaxacan, Banhez Destilado de Piña is a limited-production fruit spirit made from 100% field-ripened pineapples from Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico. Rather than flavoring mezcal with pineapple, Banhez ferments the fruit itself for five days in traditional wooden tinas before distilling it over an open-flame refrescadora still. The result captures the ripe, tropical character of pineapple in a unique Mexican fruit distillate produced using techniques closely connected to traditional Oaxacan spirits.

Key Details

Spirit Type: Fruit Distillate

Style: Destilado de Fruta

Fruit: 100% Field-Ripened Pineapple

Fruit Origin: Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico

Fermentation: 5 Days

Fermentation Vessel: Traditional Wooden Tinas

Fermentation Type: Wild Fermentation

Distillation: Open-Flame Refrescadora Still

Bottle Size: 750ml

Profile: Pineapple • Tropical Fruit • Fresh • Fruity

Process & Production

Banhez Destilado de Piña begins with 100% field-ripened pineapples sourced from Tuxtepec, Oaxaca.

Unlike a pineapple-infused mezcal or flavored spirit, the pineapple itself serves as the raw material from which the alcohol is produced. Banhez describes its Destilados de Frutas as similar to brandy or eau-de-vie, with each expression made entirely from fruit grown and distilled in Mexico.

The ripe pineapples undergo wild fermentation for five days in traditional wooden tinas.

This natural fermentation transforms the sugars present in the fruit into alcohol while developing the fermented-fruit character that will carry through distillation.

After fermentation, the pineapple is distilled over an open-flame refrescadora still, the same type of distillation setup Banhez uses in its mezcal production.

The result is a clear fruit distillate designed to express the character of ripe Oaxacan pineapple without relying on added pineapple flavoring.

Appearance

Clear and bright, reflecting its presentation as a distilled fruit spirit rather than a pineapple liqueur.

Although the raw ingredient is ripe pineapple, distillation produces a clear spirit while preserving volatile fruit aromas and flavors.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Expressive and tropical with the aroma of ripe pineapple and fresh fruit, accompanied by the more complex qualities developed through wild fermentation.

Palate: Fruit-forward with pineapple and tropical fruit character, balancing ripe sweetness with the structure of a distilled spirit.

Finish: Lingering and tropical with continued pineapple and fermented-fruit character.

What Makes It Special

The defining characteristic of Banhez Destilado de Piña is that the pineapple is not simply used to flavor another spirit.

This expression is produced from 100% pineapple.

Banhez's Destilados de Frutas project takes inspiration from the seasonal rhythms of Oaxaca. During the rainy season, the fields become abundant with ripe crops while mezcal production slows at the palenques.

This creates an opportunity for members of the Banhez cooperative to apply their knowledge of fermentation and distillation to locally grown fruits.

For Destilado de Piña, Banhez uses field-ripened pineapples from Tuxtepec, a region of Oaxaca known for its warmer, tropical environment.

The fruit is naturally fermented for five days before being distilled over an open flame using a refrescadora still.

Rather than attempting to recreate the flavor of pineapple through additives, the process transforms the fruit itself into the finished spirit.

This makes Destilado de Piña closer in concept to a pineapple brandy or eau-de-vie than to flavored mezcal or pineapple liqueur.

How to Enjoy

Banhez Destilado de Piña is particularly interesting served neat at room temperature, allowing its natural pineapple and fermented-fruit character to develop in the glass.

Pour a small serving into a tasting glass and allow it to rest briefly before drinking. Small sips provide the best opportunity to explore the transition between ripe tropical fruit and the more complex characteristics created through fermentation and distillation.

It can also be served slightly chilled for a brighter presentation.

For cocktails, its natural pineapple character can provide a distinctive tropical element alongside fresh citrus, sparkling water, herbal ingredients, or other fresh fruits without relying on a sweet pineapple liqueur.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Banhez Destilado de Piña?

Banhez Destilado de Piña is a Mexican fruit distillate made from 100% pineapple. Banhez compares its Destilados de Frutas to brandy or eau-de-vie.

Is Banhez Destilado de Piña a mezcal?

No. Banhez Destilado de Piña is a fruit distillate, not mezcal.

What type of pineapple is used?

Banhez specifies 100% field-ripened pineapples from Tuxtepec, Oaxaca.

Is Banhez Destilado de Piña made with agave?

No. This expression is made from 100% fruit rather than agave.

Is pineapple added to Banhez mezcal to make this spirit?

No. It is not simply pineapple-flavored mezcal. The pineapples themselves are fermented and distilled to create the finished spirit.

How is Banhez Destilado de Piña fermented?

The pineapples undergo wild fermentation for five days in traditional wooden tinas.

How is Banhez Destilado de Piña distilled?

Following fermentation, the fruit is distilled over an open-flame refrescadora still, similar to the equipment used in Banhez mezcal production.

Is Banhez Destilado de Piña a pineapple liqueur?

No. It is a distilled fruit spirit, not a conventional sweetened pineapple liqueur.

Where do the pineapples come from?

The pineapples are sourced from Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico.

What size bottle is this?

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Banhez Destilado de Piña.

Pricing & Availability

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Banhez Destilado de Piña, made from 100% field-ripened pineapples from Tuxtepec, Oaxaca. Available now while supplies last.

Brand Story

Banhez is rooted in a cooperative model of Oaxacan spirits production, bringing together families and maestros who participate in the production of the brand's traditional spirits.

While Banhez is primarily associated with mezcal, its Destilados de Frutas collection explores another side of Oaxaca's agricultural landscape.

During the rainy season, when mezcal production slows and local crops reach peak ripeness, cooperative members use their fermentation and distillation knowledge to produce limited quantities of spirits from 100% Mexican-grown fruit.

Banhez Destilado de Piña showcases this approach through field-ripened pineapples from Tuxtepec. Five days of wild fermentation in wooden tinas followed by open-flame refrescadora distillation transforms the fruit into a distinctive spirit that brings together Oaxacan agriculture, natural fermentation, and traditional distillation.