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Gusano (Gusano Rojo)

Gusano (commercially also known as Gusano Rojo) is a Mexican mezcal brand produced in Santiago de Matatlán (Oaxaca). It offers mezcal made from Espadín agave, often bottled with the traditional 'gusano' (larva) inside the bottle.
  • Santiago de Matatlán · Oaxaca · Mexico
  • Since 1932

Gusano (Gusano Rojo)

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The story
According to the brand's official communication, commercialization under the name Gusano began in 1932. The history reports that, in the mid-20th century, the brand added the maguey larva to bottles as a distinctive element; the company developed into a group with various product lines and export channels.
Production philosophy
They declare a philosophy focused on mezcal tradition and artisanal production: maintaining traditional methods of cooking and fermenting agave to preserve the typical organoleptic profile, while complying with industry regulations and quality controls.
Territory
Production in Santiago de Matatlán (Oaxaca, Mexico); commercial activity and national and international distribution (exports to Europe, North America, South America and other markets).
Production method
The producer describes an artisanal process: harvesting mature agaves (8–10 years), jima to extract the piñas, cooking in a stone oven with mesquite wood to obtain the characteristic smoky flavor, milling, fermentation in vats and subsequent distillation. Product sheets indicate distillation in copper pot stills with two distillations.
Distillation
Distillation in copper pot still; double distillation.
Ageing
Unaged (joven/blanco) — typically clear.
Characteristics
Type
Producer
City
Santiago de Matatlán
Categories
  • mezcal
  • mezcal with gusano
  • mezcal made from Espadín agave
Raw materials
  • agave Espadín
Representative products
  • Mezcal Gusano Rojo Olla Satinada 100cl
  • Mezcal Rojo 70cl - Gusano
What makes it distinctive
  • Produced in Santiago de Matatlán, Oaxaca
  • Historic brand reporting commercial activity since 1932
  • Mezcal made from Espadín agave
  • Traditional packaging that includes the 'gusano' in the bottle
  • Commonly reported strength: 38% ABV
  • Described production method: cooking in a stone oven with mesquite wood and distillation in copper

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