Banhez Espadin & Barril vs Unión Uno
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 | Unión Uno | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 3.5/5 | 2.5/5 |
| The public | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Price | $33 | $35 |
| ABV | 42% | 38% |
| Agave | Barril, Espadin | Barril, Cirial, Espadin |
| Region | Ejutla, Oaxaca | San Baltazar Guélavila, Oaxaca |
The call
Banhez Espadin & Barril scores higher and costs no more. Easy call.
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
Read the full Banhez Espadin & Barril review
Unión Uno
For the same money, Vida or Banhez both deliver more to taste
Nose: Very faint smoke, banana candy, cotton candy
Palate: Thin, sweet, short
Finish: Dissipates almost immediately
Read the full Unión Uno review
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