In the footsteps of the Jaguar
Born in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca — recognized as the heart of artisanal mezcal — Mezcal Mitre bridges ancestral craftsmanship with contemporary Mexican design.
Each expression honors traditional production methods while elevating mezcal into a symbol of identity, culture, and modern refinement now present across the United States.
Mezcal Mitre is deeply connected to the land and people of Oaxaca. Guided by master mezcalero Don Tacho and his family, our production preserves generations of knowledge and technique.
From the careful selection of mature agaves to natural fermentation and meticulous distillation, every step reflects respect for tradition and commitment to quality.
Our iconic jaguar bottle is inspired by one of the most powerful symbols in pre-Hispanic culture. The jaguar represents strength, leadership, and spiritual depth — values embedded in the identity of Mezcal Mitre.
More than packaging, it transforms each bottle into a statement piece: a fusion of heritage, art, and contemporary Mexican design.
Founded in 2015, Mezcal Mitre was created with a clear purpose: to represent Mexico through a mezcal that respects tradition while embracing innovation.
Since its inception, the brand has expanded internationally, bringing authentic Oaxacan mezcal to consumers across the United States without losing its origin or character.
Our Process
The journey begins in the agave fields of Oaxaca, where mature agaves are carefully selected at peak ripeness and slowly cooked in volcanic stone ovens with mezquite wood to develop their natural sugars. The cooked agave is then crushed using traditional methods, naturally fermented in open tanks, and distilled in copper stills or clay pots depending on the expression — resulting in a mezcal that balances ancestral technique with contemporary standards of excellence.
FROM OAXACA: CULTURE, CRAFT & HERITAGE
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Santiago Matatlán: The Heart of Mezcal Heritage
Discover why Santiago Matatlán is known as the world capital of mezcal and how it shapes Mezcal Mitre’s identity.
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The Jaguar Bottle: Design, Symbolism, and Identity
More than a bottle, the jaguar represents strength, heritage, and the bold spirit of Mezcal Mitre.
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From Vision to Icon: The Rise of Mezcal Mitre
Explore how Mezcal Mitre evolved from an idea into a symbol of modern Mexican craftsmanship.
This is how Mezcal Mitre was born
Under the leadership of General Director Claudio Román, Mezcal Mitre evolved from a bold idea into a brand that represents Mexico beyond its borders.
His vision was to create a mezcal capable of standing confidently in international markets while remaining deeply rooted in Oaxacan tradition.
This is how Mezcal Mitre was born
Under the leadership of General Director Claudio Román, Mezcal Mitre evolved from a bold idea into a brand that represents Mexico beyond its borders.
His vision was to create a mezcal capable of standing confidently in international markets while remaining deeply rooted in Oaxacan tradition.