Brand
Craneo
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.
- Santiago Matatlán · Oaxaca · Mexico
- 1 product
The story
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
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)
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Santiago Matatlán
- Categories
- mezcal
- artisanal mezcal
- organic mezcal
- mezcal espadín
- Raw materials
- Agave espadín (Agave angustifolia)
- Representative products
- Mezcal Craneo (Espadín) — 70 cl, 42% ABV
What makes it distinctive
- Produced in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca
- Made with 100% certified organic espadín agave
- Traditional method: oven/pit cooking, tahona extraction, natural fermentation
- Double distillation in copper stills
- Commonly reported strength: 42% ABV