In 1984 a consignment of distilled spirit made 100% from Agave Angustifolia haw, also known as Agave Espadín– (the plant from whence Mezcal originates) arrived at the Licores Veracruz cellars. As it was being decanted, the young Josė Villanueva Barragán noticed the extraordinary aroma of this new arrival, and asked his parents’ agreement to keep some of this distillate for the future and age it further in oak barrels. And so it was that 17 European antique white oak casks were set aside containing approximately 2900 litres of mezcal spirit, to quietly age in the Licores Veracruz cellars for many years. In fact so many years passed, that over time, the cellar masters came and went, and the consignment of 17 barrels was forgotten about. While clearing a part of the old cellars, these forgotten casks were re-discovered and 30 years later, after the angels had taken their share of the original 17casks, only the equivalent of 5 barrels remained. Thirty years on, José Villanueva Barragán finally opened a cask for tasting, and described the liquid as magnificent and quite unique. Naturally he decided it was time to bottle it and show it to the world.

It is a 100% Mexican seal of Licores Veracruz, a company that with its fifth generation working the art of mezcal, diversifies and enhances its DIVINO brand. The Divino name is a tribute to the majesty and leadership of the pre-Hispanic peoples, a recognition to ancient Mexico. The icons on the Mezcal Artesanal Blanco Divino label reflect the process of making and meaning of mezcal. The power of fire is reflected, with the cooking of the heart of the agave. The sun and the moon staged in the upper part, represent the passage of time, the sowing and harvesting cycles, the evolution of day and night, primordial periods on its development and life of an agave plant. Around the sun and moon, there is smoke from the cooking process, the mouths emphasize the smoky flavor of mezcal. The falling drops personify the already distilled mezcal. The jaguars on the label, evoke the great character of this drink. Finally, the symbols of speech and / or communication found on the label are symbolic of a mezcal that speaks for itself, tells stories, in each drink one can realize all the elements that they constitute: time, nature, type of maguey, the human hand and the mysticism of this drink.

Mezcal Artesanal Lajita Blanco is for the Polished Palate. Each bottle is numbered and dated by hand. It is handcrafted with 100% selected agave “Espadinas.” Distilled in Matalan, Oaxaca and certified by the Mezcal Regulatory Council. Awarded the Gold Medal in “The Tequila and Mezcal Masters 2018” competition. It is a crystal clear and brilliant liquid, with body and slow runoff in the cup. It has a fresh and smooth balance of the traditional Agave “Espadin” with gentle floral notes, smokey and some mineral aromas that evoke their lands. Offers an exquisite balance between flavour and aroma.

Unusually well-made single-batch artisanal Raicilla de Costa (from the coastal region of Jalisco state). Raicilla is a spirit made only in Jalisco state, from agaves distilled in remote areas. Raicilla is a mezcal – but not on the label, due to Mexican regulations. Raicilleros uses at least nine kinds of agave, all of them wild, some with several differing local varieties. Raicilla is artisanal as it gets, going way back in time; its distillation was introduced in the 1600s from the Spanish colonies in the Philippines, which resulted in the common use of the primitive Filipino double-chamber clay still.

Beautifully distilled single-batch artisanal Raicilla de Costa (from the coastal region of Jalisco state). Raicilla is a spirit made only in Jalisco state from agaves distilled in remote areas. Raicilla is a mezcal – but not on the label, due to Mexican regulations. Raicilleros uses at least nine kinds of agave, all of them wild, some with several differing local varieties. Raicilla is artisanal as it gets, going way back in time; its distillation was introduced in the 1600s from the Spanish colonies in the Philippines, which resulted in the common use of the primitive Filipino double-chamber clay still. Many raicillas are roasted in above-ground clay ovens instead of the fire pits of Oaxaca.

Marca Negra’s initiative is to showcase diverse expressions of Mezcal made with ancient traditional methods, from different varietals, regions and styles in their purest form. We locate the best traditional Mezcal wherever it may be found, however remote the producer may be located. The handprint on the bottle pays tribute to the tireless work of the master distillers and the ancient knowledge that marks each and every one of our products.

According to legend, a flash of light suddenly illuminated the sky of the Southern Sierra of Oaxaca. A roar was heard and people saw “little eyes of fire” falling from the Heavens. An old “Maestro Mezcalero” saw a small crater with a meteor lyying inside had formed. He decided to use thar crater and the red hot stone to cook his ripe agave hearts. And thus, he made the best Mezcal anyone had ever tasted. When people asked how he had done it, he simply replied “it fell from the sky.” Meteoro is an artisanal Mezcal of the highest quality strictly using the traditional methods.

Made from 100% Salmiana Agave carefully selected by experienced jimadores. For each agave harvested, Casa Don Ramon plants two more in its place. This exquisite Mezcal has nuanced notes and aromas of smoke, citrus and floral elements for discerning palates. On the palate you’ll find the profile to be herbal, subtly fruity and smokey.

Marca Negra’s initiative is to showcase diverse expressions of Mezcal made with ancient traditional methods, from different varietals, regions and styles in their purest form. We locate the best traditional Mezcal wherever it may be found, however remote the producer may be located. The handprint on the bottle pays tribute to the tireless work of the master distillers and the ancient knowledge that marks each and every one of our products.

Marca Negra’s initiative is to showcase diverse expressions of Mezcal made with ancient traditional methods, from different varietals, regions and styles in their purest form. We locate the best traditional Mezcal wherever it may be found, however remote the producer may be located. The handprint on the bottle pays tribute to the tireless work of the master distillers and the ancient knowledge that marks each and every one of our products.

Marca Negra’s initiative is to showcase diverse expressions of Mezcal made with ancient traditional methods, from different varietals, regions and styles in their purest form. We locate the best traditional Mezcal wherever it may be found, however remote the producer may be located. The handprint on the bottle pays tribute to the tireless work of the master distillers and the ancient knowledge that marks each and every one of our products.

Marca Negra’s initiative is to showcase diverse expressions of Mezcal made with ancient traditional methods, from different varietals, regions and styles in their purest form. We locate the best traditional Mezcal wherever it may be found, however remote the producer may be located. The handprint on the bottle pays tribute to the tireless work of the master distillers and the ancient knowledge that marks each and every one of our products.