First and foremost, Real Minero is a family business. The Ángeles family is a respected and beloved family in the mezcal making community of Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca, one of the most recognized villages for traditional mezcal in all of Mexico. Facing the public and leading the team is Graciela Ángeles Carreño. She is a pioneer in the mezcal industry, forging the path for agave conservation, preserving cultural heritage, and female leadership. It is impossible to overstate her contributions to the industry. The brand, Real Minero, is one of the most recognised brands of authentic mezcal from Santa Catarina Minas, known for their ancestral production using clay pot stills. The family comes from a long line of mezcaleros that have produced award winning spirits for generations. The current maestro mezcalero is Graciela's brother Edgar Ángeles who is exceptionally talented in making special blends of different agaves. Nearly all of their mezcales are rested in glass before being bottled and released. Real Minero (previously Mezcal Real Minero) is considered by many to be one of the world’s finest mezcal producers. The Angeles family has been making mezcal for several generations in Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca. carefully distill their mezcal in small clay pot stills and allow it to mature in glass, resulting in a smooth and unique flavor. In addition to their dedication to producing high-quality spirits, they also have a successful agave reforestation program that has saved nearly extinct varieties. By choosing a bottle of Real Minero you get an experience at the highest level. This is agave spirits at another level.