Real Minero Espadin Mezcal

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40% • 750mL

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From one of Oaxaca's most revered mezcal families, Real Minero Espadin is crafted in Santa Catarina Minas using ancient clay pot distillation and rested in glass through the maduro en vidrio method, yielding a spirit of rare softness and complexity.


The Angeles family has been producing mezcal in the high mountain village of Santa Catarina Minas for generations, with Master Distiller Edgar Angeles Carreno overseeing every step under NOM 37. Sustainably grown espadin agave is wild-fermented in open wooden vats and distilled in small clay pots, a technique that coaxes extraordinary texture and fruit-forward depth from the plant. The maduro en vidrio resting process rounds out the profile without masking the spirit's authentic, artisanal character.


  • Nose: Citrus, raspberries, fresh blueberries, meyer lemon, and a whisper of campfire smoke
  • Palate: Fruit pie, clay, smoked rhubarb, cooked agave, and a cool lift of spearmint
  • Finish: Clean and bright mouthfeel with a lasting smoked fruit finish

Real Minero Espadin shines served neat or over a large ice cube, and its fruit-forward profile makes it a natural fit in a Mezcal Negroni or a smoky Paloma where its complexity can truly come through.


Best enjoyed neat or lightly chilled to honor its craft origins. Produced from sustainably grown espadin agave in Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Citrus, raspberries, fresh blueberries, meyer lemon, campfire

Palate: Fruit pie, clay, smoked rhubarb, cooked agave, spearmint

Finish: Clean and bright mouthfeel with a smoked fruit flavor lasting finish

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Location: Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca
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Master Distiller: Edgar Angeles Carreño
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NOM: 37
Real Minero has been made by the Ángeles family in the mountain town of Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca since the late 19th century. Now revered as a luxury, the family originally started secretly, producing destilado de agaves as a necessity. A “chore” evolved into craftsmanship and artistry, and now, Real Minero produces beautiful expressions revered by all.

The business is entirely family owned. The palenque was founded by now great-grandfather Don Francisco Ángeles, known locally as “Papá Chico”. Brother sister duo Edgar Angeles Carreño and Graciela Angeles Carreño run operations current day, taking over for their late father Don Lorenzo Ángeles Mendoza.
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Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca

Santa Catarina Minas, located in Oaxaca, Mexico, is a village renowned for its rich mezcal-making heritage. This community is distinguished by its traditional production methods, particularly the use of clay pot distillation, which imparts unique flavors to the mezcal. Notable producers such as Mezcal Lalocura, led by Maestro Eduardo "Lalo" Ángeles, continue to uphold these ancestral techniques, offering a range of mezcals that reflect the region's terroir and artisanal craftsmanship. Visitors to Santa Catarina Minas can explore local palenques (mezcal distilleries), engage with master distillers, and experience firsthand the meticulous process of crafting mezcal, from harvesting agave to fermentation and distillation. The village's dedication to preserving traditional mezcal production makes it a significant destination for enthusiasts seeking an authentic taste of Oaxaca's mezcal culture.

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