What does Montelobos produce?

Montelobos produces or represents products such as mezcal, artisanal mezcal, organic mezcal, spirits brand, mezcal for mixology.

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Brand

Montelobos

Q: Where is Montelobos?

Montelobos is located in Santiago Matatlán (Oaxaca); San Nicolás Huajuapan (Puebla) Oaxaca; Puebla Mexico.

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Montelobos.

Montelobos is a Mexican artisanal mezcal brand known for its joven expressions (Espadín, Ensamble, Tobalá, Pechuga) produced with cultivated agaves and traditional practices; the brand has been part of the Campari Group since 2019.

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What to know about Montelobos

Type Brand

Region Santiago Matatlán (Oaxaca); San Nicolás Huajuapan (Puebla) , Oaxaca; Puebla , Mexico

Founded 2011

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Declared artisanal production with underground ovens, spontaneous fermentation and copper distillation. Use of cultivated agaves and organic certification for some expressions (Espadín). Commitment to sustainability: composting of vinaza and fibers, research on optimizing firewood use and improving working conditions at the palenque. Kosher certified for all expressions (reported by the producer). Part of the Campari Group (acquisition of controlling stake announced in October 2019). Partnership with the Wolf Conservation Center for conservation activities.

Producer range

Producer range Montelobos

Spirit categories

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Representative products

Montelobos Espadín (Mezcal Joven) Montelobos Ensamble (Mezcal Joven, Puebla) Montelobos Tobalá (Mezcal Joven) Montelobos Pechuga (Espadín distilled with turkey breast, fruit and spices)

Raw materials

agave (Espadín - Agave angustifolia) - cultivated and certified organic for Espadín agave Cupreata (Papalote) - for the Ensamble agave Tobalá (Agave potatorum) - for the Tobalá expression

Distillation and production

Production method

Artisanal production: piñas roasted in underground ovens fueled with firewood (encino, pino/tepeguaje), milling with a traditional tahona (for some expressions) or with press/mechanical milling (for others), spontaneous fermentation in open wooden vats and distillation in copper stills heated over direct fire. Some expressions are double distilled; the Pechuga undergoes a third distillation with festive ingredients.

Distillation

Distillation in copper pot stills heated over direct fire; some expressions are double distilled and the Pechuga receives a third distillation with added ingredients.

Ageing

Unaged (joven) for the main presented expressions.

Producer history Montelobos

Montelobos was developed as a project dedicated to artisanal mezcal production led by Iván Saldaña in collaboration with local mezcaleros (including Don Abel López). Official and trade sources report commercial activity beginning around 2011. In 2019 Campari Group acquired a controlling stake in the company (Casa Montelobos), including the brand and related assets. Production takes place in several palenques in Oaxaca and for some expressions in Puebla, with labels such as Espadín, Ensamble, Tobalá and the distinctive Pechuga.

Production philosophy

The project states a commitment to balanced agave flavor profiles and respect for traditional artisanal techniques: underground roasting of the piñas, spontaneous fermentation and small-batch distillation. Montelobos also emphasizes agricultural sustainability, the use of cultivated agaves and composting of production residues; the brand collaborates with conservation initiatives (partnership with the Wolf Conservation Center).

Territory

Mexico: primary production in Oaxaca (Santiago Matatlán, Rancho Loma Larga) and some expressions produced in Puebla (Palenque del Tentzo, San Nicolás Huajuapan).

Awards and recognitions

Awards reported in trade sources for the Espadín, including mentions such as Double Gold (San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022) and positive ratings in competitions/guides (e.g., Ultimate Spirits Challenge).

Montelobos

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Montelobos Espadin Mezcal 70cl

55,80 € 51,51 €

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Mezcal Montelobos Ensamble Joven Puebla 70cl

152,76 € 103,11 €

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