Del Maguey VIDA Clásico vs Banhez Espadin & Barril
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.
| Del Maguey VIDA Clásico | Banhez Espadin & Barril | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 3.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| The public | 2.8 | 3.4 |
| Price | $36 | $33 |
| ABV | 42% | 42% |
| Agave | Espadin | Barril, Espadin |
| Region | San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca | Ejutla, Oaxaca |
The call
Banhez Espadin & Barril takes it: the better score at the same or lower price.
Del Maguey VIDA Clásico
Underrated as a category workhorse. Overrated as a sipper
Nose: Campfire smoke up front, green banana, a little acetone on a warm pour
Palate: Bright, a touch thin, with sweet agave under the smoke. Less refined than the rest of the Del Maguey range
Finish: Peppery, clean – short
Read the full Del Maguey VIDA Clásico review
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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