Brand | Dos Hombres Mezcal |
State | Oaxaca |
City | San Luis del Rio |
Agave | Potatorum |
Maguey | Tobala |
Distillation | Copper |
ABV | 45% |
Type | Joven |
Grind | Tahona |
Dos Hombres Mezcal, founded in 2019, is the brainchild of American actors Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston, famous for their roles Jesse Pinkman and Walter White in the series Breaking Bad. The brand's name, "Dos Hombres", translates to "two men" in English. This artisanal mezcal is distilled in small batches in San Luis del Río, Oaxaca, Mexico, using traditional production methods. The expertise behind this spirit is attributed to Gregorio Velasco, a third-generation maestro mezcalero, who began his mezcal production journey at the age of eight. In 2021, Constellation Brands recognized the brand's value and acquired a minority stake. Dos Hombres Mezcal's quality is underscored by its awards from prestigious events such as the London Spirit Competition, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and more.
It’s definitely better than the espadin by Dos Hombres, but in the world of Tobalas, it’s in the bottom 50%. For a celebrity brand, it’s not “that bad.” But with all the quality mezcal out there, I would probably look elsewhere.