NETA's Espadin comes from Candido García Cruz. From NETA: "The second son to Don Nicolás García and older brother to Celso, Candido has followed in the footsteps of his forefathers, farming and distilling agave his entire life. Candido, 64 years-old, plied his trade through the prohibition years, which did not end in Miahuatlán until the the early 1980’s. His knowledge is extensive and his experience is reflected in his craft. Candido hasn’t swallowed a sip of alcohol in nearly forty years, meaning that he makes his final alcohol adjustments using his sense of smell and by visually assessing the bubbles of the liquid that fall from the still. These bubbles, known as perlas, indicate the high proof of the distillate and the presence of terpenes and oils that carry long-lingering, robust flavors. Candido’s destilados have a distinct flavor "su sazón" clearly identifiable in every batch. Much of this, of course, is derived from his own refined recipes and touch, but there is also something very special about the live water and native airborne yeasts that make for such fantastic spirits. Distilled in two copper pot stills with 300L capicity."