Morro Mezcal Espadin

Morro is a small, independent brand with shared ownershipbetween Oaxacan and Californian families on both sides of the border.

We make traditional heritage quality mezcal, hand crafted by Juan Lopez Oliveira in small lots at our single palenque in the Yautepec region of Oaxaca. Our spirits are true Mezcal Artesanal, produced entirely from mature single–source agaves grown in our mountainside fields. The cook is done with mesquite and quebracho hardwoods in our conical earthen oven. Grinding is started by hand with an axe followed by a pass through a wood chipper, never using animal labor. Fermentation is done in open-air pine vats and distillation is completed and small 350L copper stills. Juan lets the agave shine without over-roasting with smoke or diluting with water. This allows for a sophisticated mezcal with nuanced and balanced flavors.

The land is the source of everything we do. We aim to reduce our footprint and problem solve in our own backyard. Along with allocating resources back into the palenque and taking care of our production family, we have begun micro-initiatives on our land including agave biodiversification, regenerative farming practices and wild agave reforestation.