Brands
BRAND AND DISTRIBUTION CONSULTATIONS
I have worked with multiple agave spirits brands, distributors, retail outlets and restaurants since 2018 to help expand our agave spirits representation in the Minnesota market. This is a list of brands that I have partnered with or helped with distribution.
Producers and Brands: I can help find distribution in Minnesota
Distributors: I can help find brands looking to expand to Minnesota
Retailers and Restaurants: I can help with store picks, barrel programs, private label set up
Lopez Real
Founded in 1956 by the grandfather of Maestro Mezcalero Antonio Lopez, Lopez Real is a family-operated distillery in Santiago Matatlán Oaxaca for six decades. Their mezcal is made with estate grown maguey espadín (a. angustifolia) in a certified artisanal production.
Currently available in Minnesota
Mezcal Lamata
La mata is the for-export arm of Nacion de Las Verdes Matas, a project started by Luis Loya in 2011. Luis grew up on a cattle ranch in Chihuahua and he loves getting to know the remote communities of the North. His exploration has been based around traditional mezcal for many years now, and he has built great relationships with a number of traditional mezcal producers throughout the vast, and sometimes dangerous expanses of Northern Mexico. Forming relationships with families and establishing mutual trust has been key to learning about traditional mezcal production, the ecosystems and cultures of these communities and allowing the selection of the best small traditional distillate batches.
Currently available in Minnesota
La Jicarita Mezcal
Mezcal artisanal from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca.
Available Now in Minnesota
Mezcal Cuish
Cuish Mezcales is a collective brand that represents rural producers of traditional mezcals from wild agaves in Oaxaca. Since 2009, we have been dedicated to spreading the culture of mezcal, respecting the ancestral knowledge of mezcal masters and taking care of the environment. We offer a variety of mezcals with Designation of Origin.
Currently available in Minnesota
Las Melodias de la Luna
Ancestral mezcal from Santa Catrina Minas, Oaxaca.
Currently looking for distribution
de Matachines
Agave spirits from San Luis Potosi Mexico and Durango. de Matachines works with family producers from these regions to purchase small batches that reflect each producers traditional production methods.
Currently available in Minnesota
Mezcal Tosba
In 2015, I visited Mezcal Tosba for a couple days, where we participated and learned all about their production and growing practices. I worked with Mezcal Tosba on an exclusive deal with Centro restaurants in Minneapolis. We brought in four expressions; Espadin, Tobala, Pechuga and Warash. This turned out to be a one time run for Tosba in Minnesota. If you see a bottle at Centro, try it because I don’t believe we will be getting it back anytime soon.
Mezcal Tres Tiempos
Produced in San Luis Amatlán, Oaxaca, part of the Miahuatlán region known for single distillation with a refrescadora.
Currently not available in Minnesota
Cumbrita de la Sierra
Cumbrita de la Sierra is a 100% single producer owned brand from Batopilas, Chihuahua, Mexico. The Maestro, Dolores González is at least the third generation of producer in his family, and one of a handful who are still producing Lechuguilla in the region; His vinata is located a few hours from the town of Batopilas in a rancho called Yierbaniz.
Currently now available in Minnesota
Tapatio Tequila
I worked with Tapatio as their broker and local representative for Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota beginning in 2021.
Currently, Tapatio is distributed by Maverick and Small Lot Wine and Spirits. Please reach out to them for distribution needs.