Mezcal Tanguyu from Mexico
Mezcal Tanguyu
About Us
Mezcal Tanguyu is an artisanal mezcal producer based in Oaxaca, Mexico—home to some of the richest traditions in agave distillation. Produced using time-honored methods, Tanguyu is born from a double distillation process and crafted by master mezcaleros who blend at precisely the right moment to achieve balance, purity, and complexity in every bottle. Each drop is a tribute to Oaxaca’s soil, its culture, and its centuries-old mezcal-making heritage.
The brand name “Tanguyu,” meaning Clay Doll in the indigenous Zapotec language, honors the cultural legacy of the Zapotec people. These dolls were once gifted to girls in December and have long symbolized continuity, tradition, and family — all values that are woven into our story and our spirit.
Speciality
We work with both cultivated and wild agaves, including:
- Espadín
- Tóbala
- Sierra Negra
- Tepeztate
- Mexicano
- Cuishe
This wide variety of agaves gives Mezcal Tanguyu a flavor spectrum unlike most commercial offerings—from earthy and smoky to sweet, herbal, and spicy. Each expression offers a layered tasting experience that appeals to connoisseurs and curious consumers alike.
Our Unique Edge
100% organic, double-distilled mezcal
Traditional wood-fired earthen ovens and copper stills
Wild agaves from biodiverse Oaxacan regions
A production ethos rooted in Zapotec rituals and craft
No additives, no shortcuts—just real mezcal for real palates
Our Mezcals
Espadín
Origin: San Luis del Río, Oaxaca
Growth of maguey: 5 - 7 years
Category: Artisanal
Mezcal stage: Joven (Young)
Alcoholic Graduation: 40º Alc. Vol.
Applicable Standard: Mexican Official Standard NOM-070-SCFI-2016. MEZCAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - SPECIFICATIONS.
Organoleptic Description:
Smell: Aromas of cooked maguey, beeswax, and notes of smoke.
Taste: The cooked maguey persists, notes of almond, very mineral, little permanence in the mouth with a bitter end.
Tobala
Origin: San Luis del Río, Oaxaca
Growth of maguey: 12 – 15 years
Category: Artisanal
Mezcal stage: Joven (Young)
Alcoholic Graduation: 43º Alc. Vol.
Applicable Standard: Mexican Official Standard NOM-070-SCFI-2016. MEZCAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - SPECIFICATIONS.
Organoleptic Description:
Smell: Sweet notes of chabacano, sweet almonds and smoked.
Taste: Sweet cooked maguey, notes of almonds and light chocolate, meat and with an ending of acidity.
Sierra Negra
Origin: San Luis del Río, Oaxaca, México.
Growth of maguey: 15 – 20 years
Category: Artisanal.
Mezcal stage: Joven (Young).
Alcoholic Graduation: 43º Alc. Vol.
Applicable Standard: Mexican Official Standard NOM-070-SCFI-2016. MEZCAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - SPECIFICATIONS.
Organoleptic Description:
Smell: Very fresh, slightly herbal, and with sweet notes of cooked maguey. Smoky notes, very vegetable.
Taste: Minerality present, notes of red fruits like cherries, with an accentuated lactic note at the end that leads us to butter.
Tepeztate
Origin: San Luis del Río, Oaxaca, México.
Growth of maguey: 20 – 25 years
Category: Artisanal.
Mezcal stage: Joven (Young).
Alcoholic Graduation: 43º Alc. Vol.
Applicable Standard: Mexican Official Standard NOM-070-SCFI-2016. MEZCAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - SPECIFICATIONS.
Organoleptic Description:
Smell: Spicy as green chiles, waxes and presence of tiny notes of pineapple.
Taste: Sweet cooked maguey, notes of almonds and light chocolate, meat and with an ending of acidity.
Mexicano
Origin: San Luis del Río, Oaxaca, México.
Growth of maguey: 10 – 14 years
Category: Artisanal.
Mezcal stage: Joven (Young).
Alcoholic Graduation: 43º Alc. Vol.
Applicable Standard: Mexican Official Standard NOM-070-SCFI-2016. MEZCAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - SPECIFICATIONS.
Organoleptic Description:
Bright and fresh with olive, citrus, and a touch of earth on the nose. Soft smoke and salt linger on a clean, lively finish.
Cuishe
Origin: San Luis del Río, Oaxaca, México.
Growth of maguey: 12 – 15 years
Category: Artisanal.
Mezcal stage: Joven (Young).
Alcoholic Graduation: 43º Alc. Vol.
Applicable Standard: Mexican Official Standard NOM-070-SCFI-2016. MEZCAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - SPECIFICATIONS.
Organoleptic Description:
An initial sweet flavor that evolves into floral, herbaceous, and mineral notes with a light smoky touch. Notes of cocoa, nuts, wood, earth, and herbs are present, with a lingering aftertaste.
Why Partner With Us
Flexible MOQ & Production Capacity:
- Monthly capacity of approx. 18,000 liters of Espadín
- Up to 4,000 liters of wild agave mezcal
- Shipment-friendly: 648 to 700 bottles per export batch, in compliance with maritime customs restrictions
Brand Support:
- Authentic heritage story backed by compelling visuals and marketing narratives
- A dedicated team ready to support branding, storytelling, and consumer education
- Perfect for luxury retail, cocktail bars, craft spirits shops, and heritage-driven venues
Let’s Bring a Piece of Oaxaca to Your Market
We’re actively seeking distribution partners in the UK and Asia who believe in artisanal quality, market differentiation, and building brands from the ground up.
Interested? Drop your details below.
