Banhez Arroqueño

Verdict

A legitimate arroqueño at a cooperative price. Banhez's arroqueño at 47% delivers the agave's density cleanly – not at Real Minero top-tier, but honest work at a price that doesn't punish drinkers exploring the category. The cooperative production model keeps the cost structure below small-import levels while maintaining producer discipline. Consensus 3.3 is low; we score 3.5. A reasonable value arroqueño for category introduction.

Tasting notes

Nose: Dark honey with faint smoke

Palate: Medium-dense at 47% – arroqueño's weight present if not at reference caliber

Finish: Warm, drying – long

The bottom line

A reasonable value arroqueño