Some of the many varieties of maguey (agave) used to make mezcal.

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Mar 16, 2021

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Mezcal Vago Argonaut Private Selection

Mar 16, 2021

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This special release of Tepeztate is an exciting collaboration with Argonaut Wine & Liquor in Denver, CO. With Vago Co-Founders Judah Kuper and Dylan Sloan having Colorado roots, it has always been a “home market” of sorts, with some of our biggest fans and best friends. Argonaut is no exception. We are very excited to share this special batch of 50 liters of Tepeztate from Emigdio Jarquín that we put aside to rest in glass for one year, allowing it to be designated as Madurado en Vidrio.

Mar 16, 2021

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Vals NOLA Special Release Batch S-08-E-18

Feb 25, 2021

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Vals NOLA Special Release Batch S-08-E-18

Feb 25, 2021

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For our friends in New Orleans, we have got something special headed your way! A project two years in the making, we are very excited to announce this very special release in collaboration with our friends at VALS. This 100% Espadín mezcal was distilled by Tío Rey in November of 2018, then rested for six months in antique clay mezcalero cántaros that have been in Aquilino’s family for nearly 100 years. The entire 93-liter batch was then rested again in sealed glass garrafones for another year before being bottled. All 20 cases have just arrived in New Orleans and will ONLY be available to sip at VALS. We have always had a soft spot in our heart for New Orleans, and have been lucky to call many in that city our friends. The Vago family is very excited to share this special batch which combines the traditions of our original two families, Tío Rey’s and Aquilino’s, with our friends at VALS.

Feb 25, 2021

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Introducing our Hijos de Aquilino Labels

Nov 18, 2020

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Introducing our Hijos de Aquilino Labels

Nov 18, 2020

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Mezcal Vago is proud to move to the next chapter in our story with the launch of Hijos de Aquilino. Since the passing of Aquilino earlier this year, his sons Temo and Mateo have been preparing to carry on the family tradition. Having spent their lives at Aquilino’s side, learning his methods and gaining the knowledge handed down through generations, they have spent the last few years taking on more of the distillation duties at the family palenque. With the launch of Hijos de Aquilino, Temo and Mateo are proud to work together to build on the legacy Aquilino left them.

Nov 18, 2020

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Jul 23, 2020

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Documezcal Pilot Featuring Aquilino

Jul 23, 2020

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Our friend Fran Yazp was kind enough to share some beautiful footage in Aquilino that he captured in 2014. He has put the footage together into a short documentary as part of his forthcoming Documezcal series that truly encapsulates Aquilino's balance of modesty and pride. It also shows how serene the rugged landscape is around Candelaria Yegolé. Please give him a share and a follow on YouTube!

Jul 23, 2020

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Jul 8, 2020

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Barril en Barro Batch S-18-B-19

Jul 8, 2020

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NEW! RELEASE! ALERT!…. NEW! RELEASE! ALERT!

It has certainly been a minute since we did a special release for our good friends in California. In an effort to make up for it, we waited for something truly special, and undoubtedly, this 100% Barril en Barro from Tío Rey fits that bill. Produced in the fall of 2019, this new expression for Tío Rey was produced from what we typically would recognize as cultivated Madre Cuixe. At only 245 liters, this entire 50-case batch is currently landing on shelves and back bars in the Golden State. It is sure to be a bright spot in the summer sipping season.

Jul 8, 2020

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