We sow with passion. We care with dedication. We produce with quality.

Taste the legacy of 4 generations of master mezcal makers in every sip of our artisanal and ancestral mezcals.

Our Process

To share our culture, tradition, and family history with the world through our mezcal.

Cooking

The maguey is slowly cooked in our stone conical oven. We carefully monitor every detail, even the oven’s exact temperature.

Grinding

Using the traditional method, we crush the cooked maguey in a tahona (stone mill). This gives the maguey the ideal texture needed for proper fermentation.

Fermentation

Fermented using a natural method with wild yeasts from the environment in pinewood vats. This process takes on average 7 to 10 days, depending on the climate and the variety of agave.

Fermentación natural del maguey en tinas de madera con levaduras silvestres.

Artisanal Distillation

Double distillation in copper stills with a 250-liter capacity gives our artisanal mezcals their clean and bright flavors. Each distillation can take up to 7 hours — a process we carefully manage to ensure the quality of our mezcal.

estilación artesanal del mezcal en alambique de cobre, con fuego de leña.

Ancestral Distillation in Clay Pot

An ancestral method used by our forefathers... "My father, Don Ignacio, produces very small batches using this centuries-old technique to create the most complex and interesting mezcals in our line of Ancestral Mezcals."

Destilación ancestral en olla de barro en Casa Xamu.
Retrato evocador de José María Gutiérrez, pionero mezcalero en Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, cuna del mezcal.

"I am the fourth generation of producers in my family"...

Ignacio Gutiérrez Santiago
Master Mezcalero

“…My great-great-grandfather, José María Gutiérrez, was a pioneer in mezcal production in our family. Rooted in his customs and traditions, he sought to elevate the heritage of this product — used in ceremonial ornaments, religious festivals, and town stewardship events in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca: the world capital of mezcal. Always showing respect to this magical and spirited drink that we continue to honor to this day.”

Reconocimientos otorgados por la COMERCAM a Ignacio Gutiérrez Santiago por su excelencia y compromiso con la cultura del mezcal.

Artisanal process with excellence and tradition

At Casa Xamu, our artisanal mezcal production process is supported by the passion, knowledge, and commitment of master mezcalero Ignacio Gutiérrez Santiago.

Recognized by COMERCAM (Mexico's Association of Associations of Mezcal Makers), Ignacio Gutiérrez Santiago embodies authenticity, respect for tradition, and care for the environment. Every stage of production, from agave harvesting to distillation, honors our roots and keeps our ancestral heritage alive. His collaborative spirit and passion for quality allow our artisanal mezcal to celebrate Oaxacan culture and awaken the senses, reflecting the history and legacy of Casa Xamu.