Banhez Espadin & Barril vs Montelobos Espadin
Two bottles that end up on the same shelf, tasted the same way on the same rubric. Scores, current average US prices, and the call.
| Banhez Espadin & Barril | Montelobos Espadin | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| The public | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Price | $33 | $44 |
| ABV | 42% | 43% |
| Agave | Barril, Espadin | Espadin |
| Region | Ejutla, Oaxaca | Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca |
The call
Banhez Espadin & Barril takes it: the better score at the same or lower price.
Banhez Espadin & Barril
The default first bottle, with Mestiza Negra ($20 at Trader Joe's) as its rival
Nose: Green herbs with melon rind, cooked agave
Palate: Brighter and more aromatic than its price tier suggests, the barril adds a savory undertow under the espadín's sweetness
Finish: Clean, faintly bitter – medium
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Montelobos Espadin
A safe cocktail bottle. Pass for sipping
Nose: Green apple with pineapple candy
Palate: Friendly, middle-weight, smoother than most in the price bracket but without much to say
Finish: Faintly sweet, clean
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