The Producer has launched in the United States with their first two expressions; a Tepeztate and Espadin + Cuishe Ensamble.

The Producer seeks to present an affordable but well made mezcal that speaks to patience, passion, and an appreciation for refinement, with its distillation and wild agave harvesting centered in the Oaxacan region of Mexico.

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“The project started as a bridge of connections between US and Mexican cultures, with the goal to open the door for those curious about mezcal, wanting to learn about the individual agaves, palenques (distilleries), producers and role mezcal plays within the culture of Oaxaca,” said Carlos Sada, Head of Operations for The Producer, during the brand’s launch in September. 

“The Producer is dedicated to philanthropic ventures and community growth programs, by providing educational resources and various mentorship opportunities to their community of producers and their families in Oaxaca.”

The Producer expressions are unique flavors created by idiosyncrasies of the different wild agave plants used to craft them. The first two expressions are expected to be joined by an Arroqueno Mezcal in 2022. 

Ensamble: Espadin + Cuishe (SRP $46.99)

Maestro Erasto Martinez produces the Ensamble in copper pot stills with an eight to 11-day open-air fermentation to allow for natural airborne yeast to ferment the mash. Abiding by artisanal methods, the cooked agave hearts are crushed using a stone tahona wheel. Each batch yields approximately 2,000 bottles.

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Tepeztate (SRP $97.99)

The more rarefied Tepeztate expression yields around 666 bottles per batch. Maestro Celestino Sernas produces the Tepeztate in copper pot stills with a 13-day open-air fermentation. The wild Tepeztate is harvested around an average of 16 years but can take up to 25 years to hit peak maturity.