How Mezcal is Made
Sembrar/crecer – plant and grow. The rumors of agave's demise are greatly exaggerated.
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Cuentacuentos
Superlative agave spirits from the most talented mezcal families.
Agave Spirits
NEW • ARTESENAL MEZCAL • MIX IT • SIP IT • BRING IT
Born Ready.
Never Rested.
This is expert-made Oaxacan mezcal crafted by two vecinos: Carlos Méndez in Santiago Matatlán and Maximiliano Gerónimo García in San Dionisio Ocotepec. Distilled in copper using 100% agave espadín and bottled at an easy-to-drink 90 proof, it’s built for cocktails, rounds with your crew, or riding shotgun with your beer.
100% Agave Angustifolia · 45% ABV · Artesanal · Oaxaca
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Cuentacuentos is not just a brand, it is a small business development platform that helps traditional mezcal families get their products to market.
When you buy a bottle of Cuentacuentos you are supporting tradition, craft, and the families who practice them.
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