{"product_id":"banhez-destilado-de-pina-750ml","title":"Banhez Destilado de Pina 750ml","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez Destilado de Piña | 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright, tropical, and distinctly Oaxacan, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez Destilado de Piña\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a limited-production fruit spirit made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% field-ripened pineapples from Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpirit Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruit Distillate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Destilado de Fruta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Field-Ripened Pineapple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation Vessel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Wooden Tinas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wild Fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open-Flame Refrescadora Still\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pineapple • Tropical Fruit • Fresh • Fruity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez Destilado de Piña\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e begins with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% field-ripened pineapples sourced from Tuxtepec, Oaxaca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrandy or eau-de-vie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with each expression made entirely from fruit grown and distilled in Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ripe pineapples undergo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewild fermentation for five days in traditional wooden tinas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis natural fermentation transforms the sugars present in the fruit into alcohol while developing the fermented-fruit character that will carry through distillation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter fermentation, the pineapple is distilled over an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen-flame refrescadora still\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the same type of distillation setup Banhez uses in its mezcal production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a clear fruit distillate designed to express the character of ripe Oaxacan pineapple without relying on added pineapple flavoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear and bright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting its presentation as a distilled fruit spirit rather than a pineapple liqueur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the raw ingredient is ripe pineapple, distillation produces a clear spirit while preserving volatile fruit aromas and flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expressive and tropical with the aroma of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe pineapple and fresh fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by the more complex qualities developed through wild fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruit-forward with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epineapple and tropical fruit character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, balancing ripe sweetness with the structure of a distilled spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lingering and tropical with continued \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epineapple and fermented-fruit character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining characteristic of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez Destilado de Piña\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is that the pineapple is not simply used to flavor another spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis expression is produced from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% pineapple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez'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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis creates an opportunity for members of the Banhez cooperative to apply their knowledge of fermentation and distillation to locally grown fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Destilado de Piña, Banhez uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efield-ripened pineapples from Tuxtepec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a region of Oaxaca known for its warmer, tropical environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is naturally fermented for five days before being distilled over an open flame using a refrescadora still.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than attempting to recreate the flavor of pineapple through additives, the process transforms the fruit itself into the finished spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes Destilado de Piña closer in concept to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epineapple brandy or eau-de-vie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e than to flavored mezcal or pineapple liqueur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez Destilado de Piña\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is particularly interesting served \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneat at room temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing its natural pineapple and fermented-fruit character to develop in the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can also be served slightly chilled for a brighter presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor cocktails, its natural pineapple character can provide a distinctive tropical element alongside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efresh citrus, sparkling water, herbal ingredients, or other fresh fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e without relying on a sweet pineapple liqueur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Banhez Destilado de Piña?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez Destilado de Piña is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexican fruit distillate made from 100% pineapple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Banhez compares its Destilados de Frutas to brandy or eau-de-vie.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Banhez Destilado de Piña a mezcal?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez Destilado de Piña is a fruit distillate, not mezcal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat type of pineapple is used?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez specifies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% field-ripened pineapples from Tuxtepec, Oaxaca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Banhez Destilado de Piña made with agave?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. This expression is made from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% fruit rather than agave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs pineapple added to Banhez mezcal to make this spirit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. It is not simply pineapple-flavored mezcal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pineapples themselves are fermented and distilled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to create the finished spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is Banhez Destilado de Piña fermented?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pineapples undergo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewild fermentation for five days in traditional wooden tinas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is Banhez Destilado de Piña distilled?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing fermentation, the fruit is distilled over an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen-flame refrescadora still\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, similar to the equipment used in Banhez mezcal production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Banhez Destilado de Piña a pineapple liqueur?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. It is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edistilled fruit spirit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not a conventional sweetened pineapple liqueur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere do the pineapples come from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pineapples are sourced from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuxtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat size bottle is this?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Banhez Destilado de Piña.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez Destilado de Piña\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, made from 100% field-ripened pineapples from Tuxtepec, Oaxaca. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable now while supplies last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Banhez is primarily associated with mezcal, its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDestilados de Frutas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection explores another side of Oaxaca's agricultural landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Mexican-grown fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez Destilado de Piña\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcases this approach through field-ripened pineapples from Tuxtepec. 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