Level up your night at the Mexican Baseball Fiesta in Phoenix, Sept 26–28, 2025. Experience the Passport Destilados VIP Zone with mezcal, music, culture, and Liga ARCO baseball.

Long before tequila took the spotlight and mezcal became the darling of craft cocktail bars, sotol  was quietly thriving in the northern...

Recent tourism reports show a double-digit drop in international travel to the U.S., with Canadian visitation (a key winter segment for Arizona) especially volatile. At the same time, domestic demand remains resilient. Higher-income American travelers are still booking trips—often boutique stays and culinary tours—with an appetite for premium, local experiences.

Level up your night at the Mexican Baseball Fiesta in Phoenix, Sept 26–28, 2025. Experience the Passport Destilados VIP Zone with mezcal, music, culture, and Liga ARCO baseball.

Serving South Tucson since 1965, Liquor Dan is known for premium beer, wine, and hard-to-find spirits. Visit them at 6121 South 6th Avenue, South Tucson, AZ. Hours are posted on their website; open daily.

Join Passport Destilados at the EVHCC Multicultural Fair in Mesa, AZ. Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with stories of mezcal, tequila, sotol, and bacanora. Explore culture, tastings, and community connections.

Nestled in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca—the world capital of mezcal— Mezcal Meztlán is more than a brand. It is a living tribute to family tradition, Zapotec culture, and the spiritual depth of the agave plant. Founded by Ignacio Gutiérrez Santiago, Meztlán represents four generations of mezcaleros who remain committed to honoring ancestral knowledge while producing authentic, small-batch mezcal of exceptional quality.

The launch of COMERCAM’s Distintivo Verde marks a turning point for mezcal. This sustainability certification recognizes producers who protect biodiversity, support their communities, and respect the land. At Passport Destilados, we’re proud to help small-batch mezcaleros achieve these standards while connecting them to U.S. retailers and consumers who value authenticity and responsibility.

Passport Destilados is proud to sponsor the Interconnected: Labor Day House Party at Vīb Hotel, Tempe on August 30, 2025, featuring top house DJs, tequila tastings, and good vibes. Join us for a night where music, heritage, and authentic spirits converge—a celebration that brings culture, community, and conscious drinking together.

Lineup of artisanal Mexican spirits and craft beverages imported by Passport Destilados, including mezcal, sotol, tequila, bacanora, and specialty blends.

Step into the VIP Lounge at the Mexican Baseball Fiesta and experience a top-tier celebration of music, mezcal, and culture—curated by Passport Destilados. Enjoy premium tastings, meet-and-greets with the bands, and cool comfort in a festive setting. This is your chance to experience Mexico’s rich spirit and flavor without leaving the Valley. Don’t wait—click here to reserve your VIP tickets and join the fiesta in style.

Con Todo El Alma Mezcal Ancestral is crafted by Don Ignacio Gutierrez in Santiago Matatlán using time-honored ancestral methods—hand-mashed agave, cowhide fermentation, and clay pot distillation. As a second-generation mezcalero, he honors his Zapotec roots and family legacy in every bottle. Now available in Arizona at Total Wine & More.

One such innovation is $Passport, our upcoming loyalty and engagement currency. $Passport is designed to reward customers not just for purchases, but for becoming part of our story — attending tastings, visiting producer palenques, engaging with our digital content, and sharing the experience with friends. Every interaction can earn $Passport credits, redeemable for exclusive products, event access, travel experiences, and more.

Passport Destilados connects conscious consumers with producers who honor ancestral methods, from mezcaleros in Oaxaca to brewers in Sonora. Through guided tastings, cultural exchanges, and craft partnerships, we share the history, ecology, and traditions behind every bottle. Each pour supports sustainable practices, rural economies, and the preservation of heritage for future generations.

From reforestation in Oaxaca’s agave fields to supporting micro-economies in rural Sonora, our sustainability initiatives go beyond the bottle. Each purchase supports biodiversity, empowers indigenous and rural producers, and drives innovative practices like biofuel and biofertilizer production—ensuring that every sip of our spirits sustains both the land and the communities who craft them.

The premium Mexican spirits sector is booming, with mezcal leading the charge. Projected to grow from \$1.14B in 2024 to \$1.85B by 2030, this 62% surge reflects rising U.S. demand for authenticity, craft, and cultural connection. Artisanal producers, using ancestral methods, are capturing consumers’ imaginations—and taste buds—while driving a market shift toward quality, sustainability, and tradition.

International Mezcal Ambassador Jimmie Muñoz leads an intimate guided tasting, offering guests more than just a drink—he shares the deep cultural roots, history, and artisanal techniques behind each bottle. Surrounded by mezcal, traditional snacks, and good company, participants discover the stories of the families and communities who craft these spirits, creating a meaningful connection between producer and consumer.

In July 2025, I was officially named an Embajador Internacional del Mezcal by COMERCAM—the regulatory body for mezcal in Mexico. This honor recognizes not only my personal commitment to preserving ancestral traditions, but also the mission of Passport Destilados: to serve as a bridge between rural producers and conscious consumers. It’s a responsibility I carry with pride, and one that opens new doors for the families and communities we represent.

Authentic agave spirits like mezcal, sotol, and bacanora are transforming the U.S. market. Consumers are embracing tradition, sustainability, and cultural storytelling over mass production. Discover how producers in rural Mexico and importers like Passport Destilados are shaping a new era of premium, conscious drinking.

Ancestral beverages like pulque and mezcal have deep roots in Mesoamerican history. From archaeological finds in Colima to fermentation evidence at Xochitécatl-Cacaxtla, this post explores how ancient agave traditions continue today through artisanal producers who preserve culture, sustainability, and flavor.