Motel Mezcal
ABOUT:
Motel Mezcal is a rapidly growing artisanal brand that perfectly balances cinematic, modern cool with deeply guarded Oaxacan traditions. Operating under the motto "Mezcal for the moment," the brand was co-founded by New Zealand restaurateur Henry Gordon and third-generation Maestro Mezcalero Daniel López. In a commitment to true authenticity, Motel Mezcal is proudly co-owned by its producers, ensuring that every step of the process remains in the hands of the craftsmen. The brand is deeply dedicated to sustainability and equality—utilizing 100% recycled glass bottles, washing wastewater with limestone to irrigate their agave fields, and employing men and women equally across the business. Their production methods strictly honor the earth's rhythms with zero additives: agaves are roasted underground over volcanic stones from the Popocatépetl volcano, crushed by a horse-drawn tahona, fermented naturally with wild yeast in open-air pine vats, and double-distilled low and slow in copper pots.
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MEZCALS OFFERED:
Espadín (Artesanal): The brand’s signature award-winning expression, crafted from 100% Agave Espadín that is grown for a minimum of 8 years and ripened for up to 2 additional years in the ground using the traditional Capón method (where the flowering stalk is cut to concentrate the plant's sugars). Bottled at 43% ABV, it is designed to be exceptionally smooth, velvety, and refined. The tasting profile is highly fruit-forward, leading with herbaceous agave notes and distinct flavors of ripe banana and grilled pineapple. It is perfectly balanced by a touch of mild oak and finishes with a subtle, gentle smoke that invites the next sip, making it incredibly versatile for both sipping neat or mixing in premium cocktails.