{"product_id":"banhez-ensamble-mezcal-750ml","title":"Banhez Ensamble Joven Mezcal 750ml","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez Ensamble Joven Mezcal – 84 Proof (42% ABV) | 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproachable, floral, and fruit-forward, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez Ensamble Joven Mezcal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a traditionally produced Oaxacan mezcal crafted from a sustainable blend of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90% Espadín and 10% Barril agave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Produced by the families of the Banhez cooperative in Oaxaca, Mexico, this unaged mezcal balances roasted agave and gentle smoke with distinctive notes of pineapple, banana, and fresh florals. Bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42% ABV (84 proof)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Banhez Ensamble offers an accessible introduction to traditional mezcal while retaining the regional character and artisanal production behind the Banhez name.\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 Mezcal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Joven \/ Unaged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgave:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90% Espadín \u0026amp; 10% Barril\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgave Species:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Agave angustifolia \u0026amp; Agave karwinskii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Yeast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unaged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 42% ABV (84 Proof)\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 Roasted Agave • Pineapple • Banana • Floral • Gentle Smoke\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 Ensamble Joven Mezcal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is produced from a carefully balanced combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90% Espadín agave and 10% Barril agave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspadín, scientifically known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgave angustifolia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, provides the foundation of the blend, while Barril, a member of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgave karwinskii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, contributes additional complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez describes this combination as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esustainable blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the cooperative to create a consistent house mezcal while working with more than one agave variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe harvested agaves are transformed using traditional Oaxacan mezcal-making techniques before undergoing fermentation with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enaturally occurring yeast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation plays an important role in developing the fruit and floral characteristics that distinguish the Ensamble's profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing fermentation, the spirit is distilled and bottled without barrel maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejoven mezcal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Banhez Ensamble therefore preserves the direct character of its Espadín and Barril agaves rather than introducing flavors from oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finished mezcal is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42% ABV (84 proof)\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\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal clear and bright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting its unaged joven presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith no barrel maturation to add color, the spirit retains the transparent appearance of freshly distilled mezcal.\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 Mild and inviting with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efresh floral aromas, roasted agave, tropical fruit, and gentle smoke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft and fruit-forward with distinctive notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epineapple and banana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by cooked agave and subtle earthy and smoky characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth and approachable with lingering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etropical fruit, agave, florals, and gentle smoke\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 feature of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez Ensamble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is its combination of two different agave varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than relying entirely on Espadín, Banhez combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90% Espadín with 10% Barril\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing together the qualities of Agave angustifolia and Agave karwinskii in a single joven mezcal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez specifically describes the combination as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esustainable blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting the cooperative's approach to mezcal production and agave use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finished profile is intentionally approachable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than being dominated by intense smoke, Banhez Ensamble emphasizes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emild floral and fruity characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with pineapple and banana among the most recognizable notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis balance makes Ensamble particularly accessible to people beginning to explore mezcal while still offering the traditional agave and production character sought by experienced mezcal drinkers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother defining element is its cooperative production model. Banhez brings together families and mezcaleros from communities in Oaxaca, allowing production to support numerous small-scale producers rather than centering exclusively around a single maestro.\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 Ensamble Joven Mezcal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be enjoyed neat or used as the foundation for mezcal cocktails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sipping, pour a small amount into a copita or tasting glass and allow it to rest briefly. Small sips allow the mild floral character and tropical notes of pineapple and banana to emerge alongside the roasted agave and gentle smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts approachable profile also makes it particularly versatile for cocktails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry Banhez Ensamble in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMezcal Margarita, Mezcal Paloma, Oaxaca Old Fashioned, or Mezcal Negroni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where its fruit and floral qualities can complement citrus, bitters, and other ingredients without becoming overwhelmed.\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 the alcohol content of Banhez Ensamble?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez Ensamble Joven Mezcal is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42% ABV (84 proof).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat agaves are used in Banhez Ensamble?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez Ensamble is made from a blend of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90% Espadín and 10% Barril agave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat species are Espadín and Barril?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspadín is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgave angustifolia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while Barril belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgave karwinskii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Banhez Ensamble aged?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Banhez Ensamble is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejoven, or unaged, mezcal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the characteristics of the agave and traditional production process to remain prominent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Banhez Ensamble taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez describes the mezcal as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emild, floral, and fruity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with distinctive notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epineapple and banana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alongside its agave character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Banhez Ensamble very smoky?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez Ensamble has traditional mezcal character, but its profile is generally more focused on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efruit and floral notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e than overwhelming smoke, making it an approachable introduction to mezcal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Banhez Ensamble made from 100% Espadín?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. While Espadín makes up most of the blend, Banhez Ensamble consists of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90% Espadín and 10% Barril\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere is Banhez Ensamble made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez Ensamble is produced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, through the families and maestros associated with the Banhez cooperative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Banhez Ensamble good for cocktails?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Banhez specifically positions Ensamble as suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecocktail innovation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and its mild fruit and floral profile makes it versatile in a variety of mezcal cocktails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Banhez Ensamble good for someone new to mezcal?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez describes Ensamble as particularly suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst-time mezcal drinkers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e because of its mild, floral, and fruit-forward character.\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 Ensamble Joven Mezcal.\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 Ensamble Joven Mezcal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, crafted from 90% Espadín and 10% Barril agave and bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e84 proof (42% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \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 Mezcal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is built around a cooperative model of traditional mezcal production in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than centering production around a single mezcalero, Banhez works with families and maestros across its cooperative, preserving small-scale production while providing participating communities with a broader platform for their spirits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brand's portfolio explores several agave varieties and traditional Oaxacan expressions, ranging from its approachable Ensamble to limited releases produced from agaves such as Tobalá, Tepeztate, Cuishe, and Mexicano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanhez Ensamble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e serves as the foundation of the collection. 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