San Bartolo, Mezcal Joven Espadin, Oaxaca, Mexico

San Bartolo Mezcal Artesanal is a unique Mexican spirit of yore distilled by four generations of Maestros Mezcaleros in the San Bartolo Yautepec valley in Oaxaca. It has delicate herbal and fresh mineral notes with a particular clean smoke. The creation of this Mezcal has been made possible by the hard work and tradition of the people of the Yautepec Valley and Valentin Martinez Lopez, Maestro Mezcalero.

San Bartolo Mezcal Artesanal is a dream come true for Lopez and his grandson, who sought to represent their village and their values by creating this sustainable Mezcal brand.

The family of Valentin Martinez Lopez has been making Mezcal for more than four generations. Lopez has an intricate understanding of the processes of yore that are involved in making this celebrated spirit.