{"product_id":"banhez-mezcal-cuishe-joven-750ml","title":"Banhez Mezcal Cuishe Joven 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCuishe is a genetic subspecies of Espadín, distinguished by its long, narrow leaves and a growing habit that sets it apart even from its close cousin — a wild variety that's earned a devoted following among mezcal enthusiasts for the layered fruit and floral character it produces. This bottling comes from the Banhez Mezcal Cooperative, a collective uniting more than 35 families in the village of San Miguel Ejutla, in the central valley of Oaxaca, all committed to sustainable, fair-trade mezcal production the same way it's been done by their ancestors for nearly two centuries. Alongside the collective's flagship Ensamble blend, individual co-op members produce single-agave varietals like this one, each bottled under the specific mezcalero who crafted it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduction follows the cooperative's traditional methods throughout: agave roasted in earthen wood-fire ovens lined with brick and stone, crushed using tahonas pulled by horses, fermented naturally, and distilled in small batches. Agave Intelligence's summary of the broader tasting community's response calls it \"a balanced, smooth, and complex sipper that offers great value through its nuanced and approachable flavor profile,\" describing aromas of \"tropical fruit, citrus, herbs, floral notes, pine, cinnamon, and cocoa,\" with flavors of \"sweet corn, tropical and citrus fruits, mint, cinnamon, honey, and pepper\" alongside \"hints of earth and smoke.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMezcal Reviews' own detailed independent tasting of a specific lot (CU470719) found \"aroma is very bold on tropical fruit, jasmine, herbal and cinnamon,\" with an \"oily mouthfeel with generous alcohol on the tongue,\" describing the flavor as opening with \"tropical fruit (guava, papaya, some very ripe pineapple) and eucalyptus,\" followed by \"cinnamon and sweet honey,\" with \"the pepper tingle\" staying \"pleasingly on the tongue for a medium to long finish,\" concluding on \"harmonious balance,\" and noting \"a light presence of ash\" for those \"not looking for a 'smoky' mezcal.\" The reviewer's overall impression was genuinely enthusiastic: \"very satisfying overall impression... another excellent mezcal at a great price point from Banhez,\" going on to call it possibly \"my favorite of the Banhez line.\" This is genuinely well-balanced, approachable single-agave mezcal — a real standout even within a cooperative already known for consistently strong releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBanhez Mezcal Cuishe Joven is produced by the Banhez Mezcal Cooperative, a collective uniting more than 35 families in the village of San Miguel Ejutla, in the central valley of Oaxaca, Mexico, committed to sustainable, fair-trade production carried out using traditional methods for nearly two centuries. Made from 100% wild Cuishe agave, a subspecies of Espadín distinguished by its long, narrow leaves, this mezcal is produced by an individual mezcalero within the cooperative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe agave is roasted in earthen wood-fire ovens lined with brick and stone, crushed using tahonas pulled by horses, fermented naturally, and distilled in small batches. Bottled at 47% ABV \/ 94 proof, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo formal numerical critic score is confirmed for this product at this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMezcal Reviews (extended independent review, Lote CU470719):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Slight warming, if not neutral initial nasal impact. Aroma is very bold on tropical fruit, jasmine, herbal and cinnamon. Oily mouthfeel with generous alcohol on the tongue. Tropical fruit (guava, papaya, some very ripe pineapple) and eucalyptus hit first on the flavor followed by cinnamon and sweet honey (mostly on the retro nasal). The pepper tingle stays pleasingly on the tongue for a medium to long finish. Harmonious balance on the finish. There is a light presence of ash, so definitely good for those not looking for a 'smoky' mezcal. Very satisfying overall impression. Another excellent mezcal at a great price point from Banhez. Could be my favorite of the Banhez line.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgave Intelligence (summarized community consensus):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas include tropical fruit, citrus, herbs, floral notes, pine, cinnamon, and cocoa. Flavors feature sweet corn, tropical and citrus fruits, mint, cinnamon, honey, and pepper with hints of earth and smoke. The overall impression is highly positive, characterizing the spirit as a balanced, smooth, and complex sipper that offers great value through its nuanced and approachable flavor profile.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBold tropical fruit and jasmine lead, joined by herbal and cinnamon notes, alongside citrus, pine, and cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOily and generous, with guava, papaya, and ripe pineapple carrying the entry, developing eucalyptus, cinnamon, and sweet honey, alongside sweet corn and mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium to long, with a pleasing pepper tingle and harmonious balance, closing with a light presence of ash — genuinely approachable rather than heavily smoky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMezcal Joven — Single Agave (Wild)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47% ABV \/ 94 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% wild Cuishe (Espadín subspecies)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEjutla, Oaxaca, Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarthen wood-fire ovens, brick and stone lined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrushing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorse-pulled tahona\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall batch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBanhez Mezcal Cooperative — 35+ family collective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA genuinely balanced, complex, approachable single-agave mezcal — real standout even within an already strong cooperative lineup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical fruit, jasmine, cinnamon, guava, papaya, honey, pepper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled or charred vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeviche and fresh seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical fruit-forward desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest enjoyed neat, in a copita or small tasting glass, to fully appreciate its balanced tropical fruit and spice character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45172044693570,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Banhez_Mezcal_Cuishe_Joven_750ml.jpg?v=1788797539","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/banhez-mezcal-cuishe-joven-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}