Mr. Mezcal
ABOUT:
Mr. Mezcal is a family-owned, single-source brand hailing from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, proudly operating on the principle that the best mezcal in the world is made by a single family. Founded by Victor Gutierrez and driven by three generations of Oaxacan mezcaleros, the brand operates its own palenque and agave fields. "We are not a marketing company that found a distillery," the brand states, emphasizing uncompromised authenticity with absolutely zero shortcuts, no industrial machines, and no sourced juice. Every expression is crafted by hand using time-honored methods: roasting single-varietal agave in underground earthen pits over wood and stone, crushing the hearts with a tahona, fermenting in open wooden vats, and double-distilling in copper pots.
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MEZCALS OFFERED:
Espadín: Crafted from cultivated Agave Angustifolia and bottled at 42% ABV, this award-winning expression is affectionately known as "the everyday classic — the bartender's pour." The nose features roasted agave, green apple, and gentle hearth smoke. On the palate, it is round and wonderfully balanced, delivering notes of cooked pineapple, citrus, and a light salinity. It concludes with a warm and even finish that is perfectly built for cocktails.
Tobalá: A highly acclaimed, premium expression made from wild Agave Potatorum and bottled at 42% ABV. The nose presents an elegant bouquet of wild herbs, white flowers, and a thread of mineral smoke. The tasting experience is bright and delicate, offering beautiful notes of green melon, river stone, and soft pepper, before fading into a long, clean, and faintly floral finish.
Cuishe: A distinctly savory and herbaceous spirit crafted from wild Agave Karwinskii that spends 18 years maturing in the field before the fire. The aroma offers dry earth, fennel, and candied citrus peel. On the palate, it is highly vegetal and complex, revealing notes of celery root, profound minerality, and dried herbs. It finishes lean and dry with a satisfying, lingering smoke.
Tepeztate: The rarest pour in the Mr. Mezcal lineup, made from wild Agave Marmorata that takes over 25 years to mature. This expression offers a highly vibrant nose bursting with tropical fruit, jalapeño, and wet stone. The palate is intensely layered and dynamic, featuring flavors of mango, green chile, and deep herbaceousness, culminating in an expansive, peppery, and truly unforgettable finish.