This exceptional Mezcal from the far flung Yaupetec sub-region of southwestern Oaxaca has one of the Mezcal world's most endearing stories. The amazing story begins with one man named Daniel Arellano Martinez. He was born and raised in San Bartolo and lived and breathed the Oaxacan Mezcal culture until he moved to New York City as a young man. Before the world had gone crazy for Mezcal, Daniel began working in restaurants as a server. It wasn't until one fateful night when a customer had questions about Mezcal that Danny made his great prowess and knowledge of the category known. The restaurant promoted him to bartender the next day. Over the next half-decade, he worked tirelessly to bring his community's Mezcal to the States. His grandfather Don Valentin was the area's top mezcalero and an official "Mezcal Legend" - a distinction the Mexican government bestows on just a handful of national treasures in the industry. Now Daniel and his grandfather have launched their own brand, but it's not just for their own benefit. They utilize the entire community's resources to create this exceptional product and the profits go directly back to the community to improve life for the entire community. Regardless of the incredible story and our commitment to support Oaxacan-owned brands, this Mezcal is simply one of the best available at any price point.