Derrumbes Zacatecas is a rare opportunity to travel back in time to experience a more ancient expression of Blue Weber agave. Very close to the Tequila Valley, Hacienda de Guadalupe is known mostly for mezcals that are made in the style of tequila. Jaime Bañuelos is one of the few Zacatecas Mezcaleros that produce traditional mezcal.

Mezcal is a category that has captured the imagination of UK bartenders and drinks enthusiasts. Five years ago, you would have struggled to find a bottle of Mezcal in any bar or off-licence. Today, we are spoilt for choice by the range on offer.

From Oaxaca, to Michoacan and beyond, Derrumbes tend to cook their agave in stone pits underground (unless it's their San Luis Potosi expression which uses a 'horno' like small traditional Tequila producers) using black oak to give a light smokiness which brings out the fruit, mineral or herbal notes depending on the type of agave used. Unique fermentation processes include; underground tanks lined with pine wood and distillation via a wooden still, all of which guarantee some of the most intriguing and unique aromas and flavours to be experienced in Mezcal.