Solutions for a Better Future

At Passport Destilados, our mission is rooted in a simple but powerful idea: connect conscious consumers with producers who stay true to the ancestral methods that have sustained Mexico’s beverage traditions for centuries. For us, this is more than a business model—it’s a commitment to cultural stewardship, ecological responsibility, and the livelihoods of the families who make these extraordinary products possible.

Chebo mashes agave by hand, a labor-intensive process that preserves the ancestral techniques passed down for generations in Oaxaca.

Preserving Ancestral Methods

Every bottle of mezcal, sotol, and bacanora we carry comes from producers who refuse to cut corners. These mezcaleros, sotoleros, and bacanoreros roast their agave in underground stone-lined pits, ferment with wild yeast, and distill in copper or clay stills—methods passed down for generations. By supporting them, we help ensure that the craft remains intact, resisting the industrial shortcuts that can strip away both flavor and meaning.

At Buqui Bichi Brewing in Hermosillo, Sonora, craft beer is brewed with the same dedication to quality and culture as artisanal spirits.

Beyond Agave: Celebrating Craft Beer Heritage

Our dedication to authenticity extends beyond agave spirits. We proudly partner with Buqui Bichi Brewing in Hermosillo, Sonora—an award-winning artisanal brewery whose beers, like Valiente Kölsch and Banquetera, are rooted in Sonoran culture and crafted with exceptional skill. By introducing these beers to new markets, we broaden the conversation around Mexican craft beverages, proving that heritage and innovation can thrive side-by-side.

Guided tastings at Cocina Adamex in Phoenix help bridge cultural knowledge, training staff to share the heritage of Mezcal Meztlán.

Guided Tastings as Cultural Exchange

This month, we expanded our educational outreach with guided tastings across Arizona and beyond. These aren’t just opportunities to enjoy a drink—they’re immersive cultural exchanges. Guests learn not only about tasting notes and production processes, but also about the history of mezcal in Oaxaca, the revival of sotol in Chihuahua and Sonora, the rare heritage of bacanora in the Sierra Madre, and the modern creativity of breweries like Buqui Bichi.

People leave these tastings with more than a favorite bottle or beer; they leave with an understanding of why authenticity matters and how their choices support communities and ecosystems.

In Oaxaca, agave thrives alongside mango and huaxyacac trees—the very tree that gave the state its name—supporting ecological diversity.

Honoring Ecological Significance

Our guided tastings also highlight the ecological dimensions of agave and beer production. Agaves are keystone species that support pollinators like bats, birds, and bees. Many of our partner producers intercrop agaves with fruit trees or native plants, enriching the soil and creating biodiversity. Likewise, artisanal breweries like Buqui Bichi champion sustainable sourcing and water-conscious brewing, ensuring their craft leaves a lighter footprint.

Valiente Lager and Banquetera Kölsch from Buqui Bichi Brewing bring the flavors of Sonora to community events in Arizona.

Bridging the Gap Between Producers and Consumers

We see ourselves as bridge-builders. The mezcalero in rural Oaxaca or the brewer in Hermosillo may never meet the bartender in Phoenix or the chef in Los Angeles who champions their product—but through our work, their stories travel alongside their bottles and kegs. This connection builds value far beyond the liquid; it creates respect, loyalty, and demand for products made with care.

A maestra mezcalera carries her freshly distilled mezcal to the palenque—symbolizing the enduring connection between land, labor, and tradition.

Looking Ahead

Our goal for the coming months is to take these educational experiences into universities, cultural centers, and hospitality training programs. By equipping more people to discern authentic from industrial, we shape a market that values sustainability, heritage, and transparency—ensuring that the traditions, ecosystems, and communities behind authentic Mexican spirits and craft beer not only survive, but thrive for generations to come.