Rezpiral is hands down the best mezcal project in Mexico. Alex White the brand founder is extremely transparent on costs and where the money spent on these bottles goes back into the community. Rezpiral is committed to an extensive profit sharing regimen with the Rezpiral producers. The series 5 releases saw an astounding 30% of the years profits split between the producers. These funds went directly back into the palenques, families, and communities that produced these spirits. It is returned to them with no strings attached. They know where it is needed the most and they are able to spend it accordingly. Berta Vasquez is one of the most well respected producers in Oaxaca. One taste of her distillate and it's easy to see why. Her Cuishe is particularly astonishing.