Brand
Sentir
Sentir is a Mexican mezcal brand that selects and bottles artisanal expressions from Oaxaca, with a range that includes Espadín, Tobalá, Tepeztate, Cirial and limited editions.
- Santiago Matatlán · Oaxaca · Mexico
- Since 2016
- 14 products
The story
Sentir was born as a passion project dedicated to mezcal. According to the brand's product documentation, the project was launched in 2016 with the aim of offering premium bottles curated from artisans and producers in the Oaxaca region. The brand also emphasizes collaboration with local craftsmen for limited-edition, hand-decorated labels.
Production philosophy
The brand focuses on quality and continuity across expressions obtained from different maguey/agave, offering mezcals that reflect the territory and artisanal work. It integrates traditional craft practices and presents limited editions that combine production and local craftsmanship.
Territory
Mexico, State of Oaxaca (productions and palenques in different areas of Oaxaca; some labels indicate production in Santiago Matatlán).
Production method
Sentir mezcals are sourced and bottled from artisanal productions in Oaxaca. Techniques noted in the product sheets include traditional cooking of the piñas in underground ovens, natural fermentation and distillation in copper stills or traditional methods; some expressions are distilled in olla de barro (earthenware pots). Aged expressions are finished in wooden barrels (oak).
Distillation
Distillation in copper stills or traditional methods; some expressions are distilled in olla de barro (earthenware pot). Generally double distillation for joven expressions, with variable strengths depending on the label.
Ageing
For the reposado and añejo versions, ageing in wooden barrels (oak) is indicated. Young expressions are unaged.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Santiago Matatlán
- Categories
- mezcal
- agave spirits
- artisanal mezcal
- premium mezcal brand
- mezcal curator/bottler
- Raw materials
- agave (Espadín)
- agave (Tobalá)
- agave (Tepeztate)
- agave (Cirial)
- agave (Cerrudo)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- oak barrels (rovere)
- Representative products
- Mezcal Cerrudo Limited Edition 70cl - Sentir
- Mezcal Cirial 70cl - Sentir
- Mezcal Cirial Limited Edition 70cl - Boxed - Sentir
- Mezcal Espadín 70cl - Sentir
- Mezcal Espadín Añejo + 2 glasses 70cl - Gift Box - Sentir
- Mezcal Tobalá 70cl - Sentir
- Mezcal Tepeztate 70cl - Sentir
What makes it distinctive
- Brand that selects and bottles artisanal mezcals from Oaxaca
- Wide range including Espadín, Tobalá, Tepeztate, Cirial and Cerrudo
- Examples of copper distillation and use of olla de barro for some expressions
- Limited editions with hand-decorated bottles and artisanal objects integrated into the packaging
- Reference NOM reported on product sheets (e.g. NOM-O518X for some labels)
