Guardianes del Mezcal
Guardianes del Mezcal
AboutGuardianes del Mezcal
Don Valentín Cortés is a fifth-generation mezcal maker in Santiago Matatlán. After the family distillery closed in 2002, Valentín and his brothers reopened it in 2012.
For Dixeebe, agave is cooked in an underground oven, then milled, fermented in wooden vats and distilled in copper. The name Dixeebe is Zapotec and carries ideas of gratitude, respect and sharing.
Dixeebe Espadín Edition No. 3 Mezcal 375 mL
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Ripe stone fruit and green herbs open the nose, with a tangy yoghurt note adding lift. The palate is buttery and supple, combining baked agave, clove and cacao with restrained sweetness and a fresh herbal line. Smoke remains subdued, allowing the fruit and cooked-agave character to stay clear through the middle. Made in Santiago Matatlán by Valentín and Asís Cortés, it finishes smooth, earthy and gently smoky. Serve neat in a copita, with water alongside.
Dixeebe Tobalá Edition 3 Joven Mezcal 375 mL
Mexican Tequila & Mezcal
Sweet florals and fresh citrus open the nose, followed by orange peel and a light thread of smoke. The palate is expressive and balanced, with tropical fruit, papaya and mint layered over cooked agave sweetness. Earth, mineral and herbal tones give the fruit a savoury counterpoint, while peppercorn spice adds definition without harshness. The finish is long and gently smoky, carrying citrus, herbs and ripe agave. Serve neat in a copita and allow it time to open.