Bottle of mezcal lit by the oven's fire

Artisanal mezcal house

Azar Gibson Spirits

Distilled with origin, character and artisanal soul. Three expressions of mezcal. One vision: authenticity, process and excellence.

Who we are

The house behind three mezcals

Azar Gibson Spirits is the house that brings together and backs three mezcal brands with their own identity: Agüita de los Dioses, Rayo Blanco and #1 Sipping Mezcal. Each is born from the same vision, yet speaks with its own voice.

Behind every bottle there is a shared commitment: deep respect for the agave's origin, for the tradition of those who work it, and for a process that is never rushed.

We don't just sell mezcal. We offer a way of understanding agave: with patience, with craft, and with pride in what is done well.

Edward Gibson
Edward Gibson
Life is a collection of moments, and the key to living fully is embracing each one as it comes—one day, one step at a time.
Caleb Azar
Caleb Azar
Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and the rest will be given to you as well.

Our story

A project born in the field, not in an office

Azar Gibson Spirits began with a simple question: how do you make mezcal that truly honors the agave and the people who work it? The answer took shape little by little, among palenques, red earth and long conversations with master mezcaleros.

What started as an idea became three distinct brands, each with its own character, but all built on the same foundation: time, tradition and respect for the process.

Today we're still in the same place where we started: in the field, close to the agave.

Team walking toward the fermentation vats at sunset

Our process

From agave to bottle

Eight steps, all done by hand, all in their own time. That's how artisanal mezcal feels.

Close-up of an agave plant
01

The agave

It all starts in the earth. Years of waiting under the Oaxacan sun until the plant is ready to give its best.

Fieldwork during the agave harvest (jima)
02

The jima

Expert hands cut away the leaves and expose the piña: the heart of the agave, ready for the fire.

Stone oven for cooking the agave
03

The roast

In underground stone ovens, the agave roasts slowly over wood heat, gaining the sugars that later become mezcal.

Milling of the cooked agave
04

The milling

The roasted agave is crushed to release its fibers and juices: the first step toward fermentation.

Wooden vat with fermenting mash
05

Fermentation

In wooden vats, the must comes to life on its own. The timing is set by nature, not the clock.

Distillate pouring from the still
06

Distillation

The still transforms the fermented must into mezcal: pure patience, craft and controlled fire.

Rows of freshly corked bottles ready for labeling
07

Bottling

Each bottle is filled and labeled by hand, one by one, with the same care the mezcal inside was made.

Finished Agüita de los Dioses 48% and 44% bottles, ready to enjoy
08

The final product

The result of the whole process: a bottle with origin, character and artisanal soul, ready to be shared.

In motion

Mezcal, in motion

Each brand has its own voice. These pieces capture the character of Agüita de los Dioses, Rayo Blanco and #1 Sipping Mezcal beyond the bottle.

Agüita de los Dioses

The ritual of Agüita de los Dioses

Rayo Blanco

Rayo Blanco in its purest state

#1 Sipping Mezcal

A sip to stop time

Our brands and products

One universe, three expressions of mezcal

Agüita de los Dioses, Rayo Blanco and #1 Sipping Mezcal: three brands with their own identity, united by the same house and the same respect for agave.

Artisanal mezcals

Agüita de los Dioses

100% espadín, handmade, drop by drop.

The purest expression of our house: artisanal mezcal made entirely from espadín agave, where the difference between each bottle is set by the character of the proof, not by shortcuts.

Agüita de los Dioses 40% bottle, new label40% ABV

Agüita de los Dioses 40%

Our house's classic expression.

Agave:
100% Espadín
Style:
Artisanal, traditional distillation
Character:
Smooth, herbal, sweet notes of roasted agave.
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Agüita de los Dioses 44% bottle, new label44% ABV

Agüita de los Dioses 44%

More body, more character.

Agave:
100% Espadín
Style:
Artisanal, traditional distillation
Character:
Medium intensity, balanced smoke, warm finish.
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Agüita de los Dioses 48% bottle, new label48% ABV

Agüita de los Dioses 48%

The boldest version in the line.

Agave:
100% Espadín
Style:
Artisanal, traditional distillation
Character:
Robust, earthy, long persistence.
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Artisanal mezcals with distinctive profiles

Rayo Blanco

Profiles with their own character.

A line made for those seeking something more expressive: different agaves, different processes, flavors that tell their own story in every glass.

Rayo Blanco Espadín bottle with heirloom corn (maíz criollo)

Rayo Blanco — Espadín with criollo corn

Espadín distilled alongside criollo corn.

Agave:
Espadín
Style:
Distilled with criollo corn
Character:
Notes of fresh masa, field sweetness, soft finish.
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Rayo Blanco Tobalá bottle

Rayo Blanco — Tobalá

100% wild agave.

Agave:
Tobalá (wild)
Style:
100% wild agave
Character:
Floral, spiced, wild complexity.
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Rayo Blanco Ensamble Tobalá/Espadín bottle

Rayo Blanco — Espadín/Tobalá blend

The balance between two agaves.

Agave:
Espadín / Tobalá blend
Style:
Artisanal blend
Character:
Balance between cultivated sweetness and wild character.
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Ancestral process · 100% wild agave

#1 Sipping Mezcal

To savor, not to rush.

Our most exclusive line. Ancestral process, wild agaves and an approach designed exclusively for sipping: each bottle is an experience, not a quick shot.

#1 Sipping Mezcal Coyote bottle

#1 Sipping Mezcal — Coyote

Wild Coyote agave, ancestral process.

Agave:
Coyote (wild)
Style:
Ancestral process, 100% wild agave
Character:
Mineral, herbal, deep and wild character.
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#1 Sipping Mezcal Arroqueño bottle

#1 Sipping Mezcal — Arroqueño

Wild Arroqueño agave, sipping edition.

Agave:
Arroqueño (wild)
Style:
Ancestral process, 100% wild agave
Character:
Deep sweetness, notes of cooked fruit, full body.
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#1 Sipping Mezcal Jabalí bottle

#1 Sipping Mezcal — Jabalí

Wild Jabalí agave, the most exclusive of the house.

Agave:
Jabalí (wild)
Style:
Ancestral process, 100% wild agave
Character:
Intense smoke, spiced, extended finish.
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Certifications

Quality backed, origin verified

Every bottle of Azar Gibson Spirits meets formal processes of quality, origin and regulatory compliance.

Mezcal NOM

Mezcal NOM

Compliance with the Mexican Official Standard (NOM) for mezcal.

Mezcal Regulatory Council

Mezcal Regulatory Council

Production verified under the CRM's guidelines.

Denomination of Origin

Agave grown and distilled within the protected region.

Health Registry (COFEPRIS)

Health Registry (COFEPRIS)

Product registered and approved for human consumption.

Vegan

Vegan

Made without animal-derived ingredients or processes.

Visual gallery

The Azar Gibson universe in images

Wide shot of an agave field
Fire of the artisanal oven
Hands during the artisanal process
Azar Gibson team at the palenque (distillery)
Founders walking through the agave field
Detail of bottle labeling
Mash fermenting in a wooden vat
Rayo Blanco Tobalá bottle
Milling of the cooked agave
Bottle next to the oven's fire
Premium atmosphere at a rooftop bar
Portrait of the founders in the agave field

Contact

Let's talk mezcal

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