Raw materials
Agave espadín (Agave angustifolia)
Brand
Craneo
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Craneo (Cráneo) is a craft mezcal brand produced in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. The known expression is made from certified organic espadín agave and follows traditional local production methods.
mezcal
artisanal mezcal
organic mezcal
mezcal espadín
Producer range
Producer range Craneo
Spirit categories
mezcal
artisanal mezcal
organic mezcal
mezcal espadín
Representative products
Mezcal Craneo (Espadín) — 70 cl, 42% ABV
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Manual selection of mature agave (espadín); cooking of the piñas in traditional ovens/pits; extraction using a stone tahona; natural fermentation; small-batch production with double distillation in copper pot stills.
Distillation
Double distillation in copper pot stills (pot still)
Ageing
Unaged (joven)
Producer history Craneo
Cráneo is the project of enthusiast David Ravandi (linked to the 123 Spirits portfolio). The brand promotes a single-village production carried out by local maestro mezcaleros in Santiago Matatlán, maintaining the traditional practices of the region.
Production philosophy
To valorize Oaxacan traditional techniques and organic agave, collaborating with local maestro mezcaleros to produce artisanal expressions that respect tradition and territory.
Territory
Santiago Matatlán, State of Oaxaca, Mexico
Craneo
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