Raw materials
Agave Espadín
Producer
Matatlan
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Matatlan.
Matatlan is the designation for an expression of mezcal produced in the village of Santiago Matatlán (Oaxaca, Mexico). In shops and product pages it appears as 'Matatlan' and is primarily known as a label associated with artisanal mezcal joven made from Agave Espadín, frequently marketed under the QuiQuiRiQui brand.
mezcal
mezcal joven
artisanal mezcal
mezcal Espadín
single palenque / local production
Producer range
Producer range Matatlan
Spirit categories
mezcal
mezcal joven
artisanal mezcal
mezcal Espadín
single palenque / local production
Representative products
Quiquiriqui Mezcal Matatlan 70cl
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Traditional mezcalero method: piñas cooked in wood‑fired underground ovens, traditional milling (including tahona where specified), natural fermentation in vats or wooden vessels with indigenous yeasts, and double distillation in small‑batch copper pot stills.
Distillation
Double distillation in copper pot stills (pot still) following the traditional mezcalero method
Ageing
Unaged (joven)
Producer history Matatlan
The term Matatlan here identifies the place of production — Santiago Matatlán, known as one of the historic centers of mezcal production in Oaxaca — rather than an independent company with its own facility. The 'Matatlan' label is used by importers and retailers to identify mezcal produced in the village and bottled for commercial distribution (e.g. as QuiQuiRiQui Matatlan).
Production philosophy
The style associated with the Matatlan expression follows local mezcal traditions: small-batch production, adherence to artisanal practices and the use of 100% agave without additives. Commercial descriptions also mention direct collaboration with local mezcalero families and a responsible approach toward communities.
Territory
Santiago Matatlán, Valles Centrales, State of Oaxaca, Mexico
Matatlan
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