Raw materials
agave Espadín
Producer
Gusano (Gusano Rojo)
Explore the spirits, production style and story of 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.
mezcal
mezcal with gusano
mezcal made from Espadín agave
Producer range
Producer range Gusano (Gusano Rojo)
Spirit categories
mezcal
mezcal with gusano
mezcal made from Espadín agave
Representative products
Mezcal Gusano Rojo Olla Satinada 100cl
Mezcal Rojo 70cl - Gusano
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
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.
Producer history Gusano (Gusano Rojo)
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).
Gusano (Gusano Rojo)
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