BEÚ SPIRITS is a young, up-and-coming company from Zurich and Berlin, dedicated to the production of high-quality mezcal and agave spirits. Their team consists of six partners from Switzerland, Mexico, Germany and Peru, who all share a deep love for mezcal and agave spirits. The products are traditionally made in Oaxaca, in the south of Mexico, by local maestros mezcaleros and maestras mezcaleras.
Each sip of the spirits tells the story of the craftsmanship and culture that goes into each bottle. Enjoy every drop and join the mezcal community with BEÚ SPIRITS!
BEÚ [noun: b’eu] is Zapotec (indigenous language of Oaxaca) and stands for the moon – BEÚ SPIRITS is a personal tribute to the cycles of nature and Mexican traditions. For this, the brand attaches great importance to authenticity. BEÚ Spirits support and respect the cultural heritage of mezcal, as well as their producers, and work only with maestros mezcaleros they know personally – to produce for you the best possible spirits from agave. They also rely exclusively on small producers who can draw on a lot of experience and a wealth of knowledge.
The goal is to work in harmony with nature and maintain its balance: Producing smaller, high-quality batches of mezcal gives the agave enough time to regenerate – after all, an agave needs an impressive 8 to 25 years to reach maturity! The labels are also sustainably made with the fibrous waste products from the production process. The team regularly performs extensive tastings and refining techniques to select the best production methods to perfect its agave spirit.
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Maguey: Espadín capón (Agave Angustifolia)
Location: La Pila, Miahuatlan, Oaxaca
Maestro Mezcalero: Refugia Cortez Ramos
Agave age: 6-8 years
Class: Joven
Category: Artesanal
Mill Type: Bull-drawn milling
Oven Type: Conical underground oven
Fermentation: Natural fermentation in pinewood barrels
Distillation: Single-distilled in copper pot-stills with refrescadera
Maguey: Tobala (Agave Potatorum), Cuishe (Agave Karwinskii)
Location: Santiago Matatlán, Valles Centrales, Oaxaca
Maestro Mezcalero: Nelson García Sernas
Agave age: 8-10 years
Class: Joven
Category: Artesanal
Oven Type: Conical underground oven
Mill Type: Horse-drawn milling
Fermentation: Natural fermentation in pinewood barrels
Distillation: Double-distilled in copper pot-stills
Taste profile: Nose: Fresh roasted asparagus and agave, light citrus, tarragon, eucalyptus and under-ripe pear. Faint aromas of white flowers and blossom.
Palette: An immense, mouth-filling breadth of flavor, eucalyptus follows through, light orchard fruit notes- apple, pear, quince, subtle and well integrated smokiness, exceptionally long, lingering finish that carries all of the flavors.
Maguey: Espadín (Agave Angustifolia)
Location: Santiago Matatlán, Valles Centrales, Oaxaca
Maestro Mezcalero: Martín García Sernas
Agave age: 8-10 years
Class: Joven
Category: Artesanal
Additions: Pineapple, apple, mango, orange, sweet lime, guava, apricot, wild cherry, almonds, peanuts, anise, turkey breast
Oven Type: Conical underground oven
Mill Type: Horse-drawn milling
Fermentation: Natural fermentation in pinewood barrels
Distillation: Triple-distilled in copper pot-stills
Taste Profile: Nose: Upfront anise draws out warming Christmas spices and lime with light tones of baked apple and rhubarb pie in the background Palette: A complex palette, greeted with comforting apple pie flavours, a suggestion of citrus, subtle sweetness with the spice aromas, cinnamon, anise, nutmeg, also continuing through to the long finish
Maguey: Espadín (Agave Angustifolia)
Location: Santo Domingo Albarradas, Oaxaca
Maestro Mezcalero: Domingo Orozco
Agave age: 8-10 years
Class: Joven
Category: Artesanal
Additions: Cempasúchil flower petals
Oven Type: Conical earth oven
Mill Type: Horse-drawn milling
Fermentation: Natural fermentation in pinewood barrels
Distillation: Triple-distilled in copper pot-stills
Taste Profile: Nose: Enticing sweet vanilla and caramel, floral aroma reminding of orange blossom and freshly peeled citrus rind with eucalyptus and cedar wood. Palette: Almond and macadamia nut with subtle vanilla that lingers on long finish reminding of marzipan and an overall very mild but sweet smokiness.
Maguey: Espadín (Agave Angustifolia)
Location: Santo Domingo Albarradas, Oaxaca
Maestro Mezcalero: Domingo Orozco
Agave age: 8-10 years
Class: Joven
Category: Artesanal
Additions: Black Copal from Oaxaca
Oven Type: Conical earth oven
Mill Type: Horse-drawn milling
Fermentation: Natural fermentation in pinewood barrels
Distillation: Triple-distilled in copper pot-stills
Taste Profile: Nose: Freshly chopped wood, slightly smoldering fire, with subtle tones of green grass. Palette: Notes of pine, birch, moss leading into a well balanced smokiness, with smooth, mouthwatering tones of pepper and eucalyptus – continuing through the long finish
Maguey: Pulquero (Agave americano)
Location: Jayacatlan, Etla
Maestro Mezcalero: Rolando Sandoval
Agave age: 20 years
Class: Joven
Category: Ancestral
Oven Type: Conical earth oven
Mill Type: Donkey-drawn milling
Fermentation: Natural fermentation in clay pots
Distillation: Double-distilled in clay pots
Taste Profile: Nose: A balanced mix that combines earth and clay. Subtle leather and peanut notes blend harmoniously with roasted aromas, accompanied by a slight presence of fresh chilli. Palette: Subtle smokiness accompanied by a balanced sweet-salty combination. Mineral nuances are skilfully combined with tobacco, fresh chilli and peanuts.
Maguey: Pasmo (Agave potatorum)
Location: Jayacatlan, Etla
Maestro Mezcalero: Celerino Valerio Cruz
Agave age: >10 years
Class: Joven
Category: Ancestral
Oven Type: Conical earth oven
Mill Type: Donkey-drawn milling
Fermentation: Natural fermentation in clay pots
Distillation: Double-distilled in clay pots
Taste Profile: Nose: Unique bouquet in which the scent of rubber, roasted cinnamon, pecan nut, tobacco, dates and leather harmonise with each other. Palette: A sweet hint of bacon that melds with leather, cedar wood, resin flavours and subtle woody notes. A touch of indigo adds a profound dimension to the flavour palette.
THIRTEEN MOONS is a collection of 13 unique agave spirits. Each of these artesanal mezcales are exclusively produced as limited edition microbatches – and are true collector’s items. THIRTEEN MOONS are crafted by selected maestros and maestras mezcaleros/as following their decades-old family traditions.
The THIRTEEN MOONS special editions are a tribute to the Zapotec god of infinity and abstraction, Coqui Xee. Coqui Xee symbolized the 13 appearances of the moon during the 365 days of the annual cycle. The cyclic nature of the repetition of the year created the belief in a single God with 13 different attributes, theological attributions, or invocations.
Maestra Mezcalera: Réfugia Cortez Ramos
Maguey: Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii),Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii), Mexicano (Agave rhodacantha), Tepeztate (Agave marmorata), Coyote (Agave lyobaa), Espadín (Agave angustifolia)
Quantity: 30 L
Distillation: Single distilled in copper pot-stills with refrescadera
Taste Profile: Nose: Green, grassy and vegetal notes meet fresh paprika, accompanied by subtle woody notes and the fresh scent of pine needles. Palette: A hint of fresh wood combines with paprika powder, accompanied by subtle tobacco and roasted flavours, rounded off with cocoa.
Maestra Mezcalera: Réfugia Cortez Ramos
Maguey: Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii), Tobaziche (Agave karwinskii), Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii), Espadín (Agave angustifolia)
Quantity: 20 L
Distillation: Single distilled in copper pot-stills with refrescadera
Taste Profile: Nose: Characterised by aromas of pine, grass and fresh asparagus. Palette: Subtle grassy nuances, accompanied by tamarind and light peppery notes as well as fresh vegetal notes.
Maestra Mezcalera: Réfugia Cortez Ramos
Maguey: Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii), Aroqueño (Agave americana var oaxacensis), Espadín (Agave angustifolia)
Quantity: 40 L
Distillation: Single distilled in copper pot- stills with refrescadera
Taste Profile: Nose: Earthy tones, accompanied by a slight mineral sharpness and a hint of metal. Palette: Unfolds with spicy pepper and chilli. Sweet grassy notes, meat and subtle woody notes.
Maestra Mezcalera: Felipe Cortes
Maguey: Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii), Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii), Jabalí (Agave convallis)
Quantity: 40 L
Distillation: Single distilled in copper pot- stills with refrescadera
Taste Profile: Nose: Flavours of sultanas, pears, honey and olives, accompanied by light leather notes. Palette: Dominant citrus notes, especially grapefruit, complemented by the piquant spiciness of Timut pepper and fine wood shavings.
Maestra Mezcalera: Felipe Cortes
Maguey: Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii), Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii), Tepeztate (Agave marmorata), Coyote (Agave lyoba)
Quantity: 50 L
Distillation: Single distilled in copper pot- stills with refrescadera
Taste Profile: Nose: Sweet cheyenne pepper notes, blackberry, banana and a subtle mineral spiciness. Palette: Cheyenne pepper, accompanied by fruity cherry notes that leave a long-lasting finish.
Maestra Mezcalera: Réfugia Cortez Ramos
Maguey: Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii),Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii), Mexicano (Agave rhodacantha), Tepeztate (Agave marmorata), Coyote (Agave lyobaa), Espadín (Agave angustifolia)
Quantity: 30 L
Distillation: Single distilled in copper pot-stills with refrescadera
Taste Profile: Nose: Green, grassy and vegetal notes meet fresh paprika, accompanied by subtle woody notes and the fresh scent of pine needles. Palette: A hint of fresh wood combines with paprika powder, accompanied by subtle tobacco and roasted flavours, rounded off with cocoa.
Maestra Mezcalera: Réfugia Cortez Ramos
Maguey: Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii),Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii), Mexicano (Agave rhodacantha), Tepeztate (Agave marmorata), Coyote (Agave lyobaa), Espadín (Agave angustifolia)
Quantity: 30 L
Distillation: Single distilled in copper pot-stills with refrescadera
Taste Profile: Nose: Green, grassy and vegetal notes meet fresh paprika, accompanied by subtle woody notes and the fresh scent of pine needles. Palette: A hint of fresh wood combines with paprika powder, accompanied by subtle tobacco and roasted flavours, rounded off with cocoa.
Maestra Mezcalera: Réfugia Cortez Ramos
Maguey: Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii),Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii), Mexicano (Agave rhodacantha), Tepeztate (Agave marmorata), Coyote (Agave lyobaa), Espadín (Agave angustifolia)
Quantity: 30 L
Distillation: Single distilled in copper pot-stills with refrescadera
Taste Profile: Nose: Green, grassy and vegetal notes meet fresh paprika, accompanied by subtle woody notes and the fresh scent of pine needles. Palette: A hint of fresh wood combines with paprika powder, accompanied by subtle tobacco and roasted flavours, rounded off with cocoa.
Maestra Mezcalera: Réfugia Cortez Ramos
Maguey: Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii), Tobaziche (Agave karwinskii), Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii), Espadín (Agave angustifolia)
Quantity: 20 L
Distillation: Single distilled in copper pot-stills with refrescadera
Taste Profile: Nose: Characterised by aromas of pine, grass and fresh asparagus. Palette: Subtle grassy nuances, accompanied by tamarind and light peppery notes as well as fresh vegetal notes.
Maestra Mezcalera: Réfugia Cortez Ramos
Maguey: Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii), Tobaziche (Agave karwinskii), Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii), Espadín (Agave angustifolia)
Quantity: 20 L
Distillation: Single distilled in copper pot-stills with refrescadera
Taste Profile: Nose: Characterised by aromas of pine, grass and fresh asparagus. Palette: Subtle grassy nuances, accompanied by tamarind and light peppery notes as well as fresh vegetal notes.
Maestra Mezcalera: Réfugia Cortez Ramos
Maguey: Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii), Aroqueño (Agave americana var oaxacensis), Espadín (Agave angustifolia)
Quantity: 40 L
Distillation: Single distilled in copper pot- stills with refrescadera
Taste Profile: Nose: Earthy tones, accompanied by a slight mineral sharpness and a hint of metal. Palette: Unfolds with spicy pepper and chilli. Sweet grassy notes, meat and subtle woody notes.
Maestra Mezcalera: Réfugia Cortez Ramos
Maguey: Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii), Aroqueño (Agave americana var oaxacensis), Espadín (Agave angustifolia)
Quantity: 40 L
Distillation: Single distilled in copper pot- stills with refrescadera
Taste Profile: Nose: Earthy tones, accompanied by a slight mineral sharpness and a hint of metal. Palette: Unfolds with spicy pepper and chilli. Sweet grassy notes, meat and subtle woody notes.
Maestra Mezcalera: Felipe Cortes
Maguey: Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii), Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii), Jabalí (Agave convallis)
Quantity: 40 L
Distillation: Single distilled in copper pot- stills with refrescadera
Taste Profile: Nose: Flavours of sultanas, pears, honey and olives, accompanied by light leather notes. Palette: Dominant citrus notes, especially grapefruit, complemented by the piquant spiciness of Timut pepper and fine wood shavings.
Maestra Mezcalera: Felipe Cortes
Maguey: Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii), Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii), Jabalí (Agave convallis)
Quantity: 40 L
Distillation: Single distilled in copper pot- stills with refrescadera
Taste Profile: Nose: Flavours of sultanas, pears, honey and olives, accompanied by light leather notes. Palette: Dominant citrus notes, especially grapefruit, complemented by the piquant spiciness of Timut pepper and fine wood shavings.
Maestra Mezcalera: Felipe Cortes
Maguey: Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii), Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii), Tepeztate (Agave marmorata), Coyote (Agave lyoba)
Quantity: 50 L
Distillation: Single distilled in copper pot- stills with refrescadera
Taste Profile: Nose: Sweet cheyenne pepper notes, blackberry, banana and a subtle mineral spiciness. Palette: Cheyenne pepper, accompanied by fruity cherry notes that leave a long-lasting finish.
Maestra Mezcalera: Felipe Cortes
Maguey: Madrecuishe (Agave karwinskii), Bicuishe (Agave karwinskii), Tepeztate (Agave marmorata), Coyote (Agave lyoba)
Quantity: 50 L
Distillation: Single distilled in copper pot- stills with refrescadera
Taste Profile: Nose: Sweet cheyenne pepper notes, blackberry, banana and a subtle mineral spiciness. Palette: Cheyenne pepper, accompanied by fruity cherry notes that leave a long-lasting finish.
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