The Spirit of Agave Brought to Life
A constantly rotating selection of small batch artisanal agave spirits.
Maguey Melate was founded on two ideas: 1) Artisanal agave spirits are amazing and should be shared with the world, and 2) The faster-cheaper economy is a harmful force for people, the environment, and now agave spirits.
They believe if mezcal (and agave spirits) can be understood and appreciated at its full potential, people will show their preference for quality artisanal mezcal that is sustainably and fairly sourced.
By raising consumer consciousness on the origins of mezcal and educating enthusiasts on matters of quality and character, informed people will be empowered to ensure the future of mezcal. To do this, they’re reaching a large audience with an impactful message: KEEP MEZCAL ARTISANAL!
Education , sustainability and the nurturing of some of best mezcaleros from remote regions of Mexico.
A constantly rotating selection of small batch artisanal agave spirits.
Maguey Melate was founded on two ideas: 1) Artisanal agave spirits are amazing and should be shared with the world, and 2) The faster-cheaper economy is a harmful force for people, the environment, and now agave spirits.
They believe if mezcal (and agave spirits) can be understood and appreciated at its full potential, people will show their preference for quality artisanal mezcal that is sustainably and fairly sourced.
By raising consumer consciousness on the origins of mezcal and educating enthusiasts on matters of quality and character, informed people will be empowered to ensure the future of mezcal. To do this, they’re reaching a large audience with an impactful message: KEEP MEZCAL ARTISANAL!
Education , sustainability and the nurturing of some of best mezcaleros from remote regions of Mexico.
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Gregorio Tobasiche/BarrilGregorio Hernandez Lopez hails from La Compana, Ejutla. The agaves used mature from 9 to 18 years. After 3 days time in earthen pit he grinds the agave. He ferments 1 day natural and 9 days vat. He then does his distilation on a copper refrescadera or 2 chambered stills.
Gregorio Hernández López Gregorio Hernández López, along with his brother Gonzalo, were two of the first mezcaleros to partner with Casa Cortés, back in 2013. They have mostly produced Barril for El Jolgorio and in 2014 they began producing Espadín for the Nuestra Soledad Ejutla single village expression. After his brother Gonzalo retired, Gregorio began producing with the support of his two sons, Valentín and Joel, on their family ranch 30 minutes west of the main town of Ejutla de Crespo Rosario Tobaziche & Madre CuixeFrom Santa Catarina Minas. Agaves are T- 18yrs wild and MC-14yr cultivated. After an 8 day roast agaves are crushed by wood mallet and given a 25 day natural fermentation. Then twice distilled on Clay Pot stills.
Rosario Ángeles Vásquez Although she was born and raised in the extremely popular clay-pot town of Santa Catarina Minas, Rosario has no maestros of whom to follow suit with in her family. Her decision to make mezcal was completely her own, and came after leaving a career as an English teacher when she decided she preferred being out in nature more than grading papers. Despite all the controversy a first generation maestra with no experience actually making mezcal herself stirred up both within her family and the community, Rosario had her palenque built in just three months. As if being a young, inexperienced, female producer wasn’t enough adversity for the new business owner, Rosario’s first distillation happened to be timed perfectly with a pandemic! Seemingly unfazed and totally committed, Rosario has continued on and is now 10 distillations into her career. |