Mezcal

Emigdio Jarquín's palenque is based in Miahuatlan among the rolling hills two and a half hours due south of Oaxaca City. A specialist in the Espadín varietal of agave, he roasts the piñas for 5-7 days, which is on the longer side compared to other mezcaleros in the region. After crushing the agave with a large cement tahona, Emigdio distills in a 300L copper refrescador, similar to a copper alembic still, which essentially allows for two distillations in the same pass. Mezcal Vago has been on a decade-long tear and the brand has become a force among mezcal fans. With the addition of Emigdio to their stable of mezcaleros, Vago's future looks very bright.

Tio Rey's meticulously crafted spirit, a blend of 100% maguey comprising Mexicano, Espadin, Jabali, Arroqueno, and Coyote Verde, presents a complex and evocative aroma. Dark raisins mingle with the damp, mineral scent of wet slate and the bracing tang of sea air, while hints of spruce tips and rich molasses add depth. Sweet notes of honey, ripe mango, and pineapple are balanced by the savory tang of Pecorino cheese, creating a truly unique and layered olfactory experience.

Dark Raisins, Wet Slate, Sea Air, Spruce Tips, Molasses, Honey, Pecorino Cheese, Ripe Mango, Pineapple

Made from 100% Maguey: 40% Mexicano, 24% Espadin, 16% Jabali, 10% Arroqueno, 9% Coyote Verde

Made by Tio Rey

Vinata Solar 

Craft Mezcal / Silver Mezcal
100% Agave / A. Durangensis
Double Distilled
45.9% Alc.Vol. / 750mL
Limited production

Aroma: Fresh herbal notes.
Flavors: Clean, long lasting candied finish.

A fifth generation master, Baltazar Cruz seperates himself from the myriad producers in this region by painstakingly working with challening agaves like this batch of Sierra Negra. The long, slow and deeply laborious traditional processes he employs prove transformative in the bottle with mezcals that rival expressions from the best producers in Mexico. This still proof mezcal is one of the finest expressions of this agave we have had to date.

Fourth generation Maestro Mezcalero Valente Garcia plies his craft in the tiny village of La Pila in the mountains of Oaxaca. Made from a cultivated batch of madrecuishe agaves, grown at the epicenter for the greatest terroir for this agave, the high altitude also adds another dimension of elevated and chiseled flavors to this laser sharp mezcal. A master class for the agave.

A mellow, nicely balanced sipping mezcal with a nice interplay of delicate smoke and creamy fruitiness.

Banhez Arroqueño is comprised of 100% arroqueño agave, an enormous species taking up to 25 years to reach full maturity and found only in rural regions of Oaxaca. This delightful mezcal is earthy and dark, with subtle smoke and underlying sweetness.