🌵 Welcoming Maguey Melate to the Passport Destilados Portfolio

At Passport Destilados, we believe that every bottle has a story—and that story begins with the people, places, and practices behind the spirit. That’s why we’re incredibly proud to announce our newest producer partnership: Maguey Melate, a groundbreaking label that’s redefining how mezcal and agave spirits are sourced, shared, and celebrated.

As of this month, Passport Destilados is the official distributor for Maguey Melate’s core distillates in the state of Arizona, with inventory now live in our warehouse and ready to reach new hands.

🎯 A Mission That Mirrors Our Own

Maguey Melate isn’t just another mezcal brand. Founded with a deep respect for the traditions of small-batch agave production, Melate operates with a bold, decentralized model: working directly with maestro mezcaleros across multiple states in Mexico to produce truly local expressions of agave spirits—from Oaxaca to Guerrero to Michoacán and beyond.

Rather than trying to homogenize mezcal into a single taste or identity, Melate embraces diversity in process, terroir, and community.

Their ethos aligns powerfully with our mission at Passport Destilados: ✔️ Support family-run distilleries ✔️ Strengthen regional micro-economies ✔️ Honor ancestral production methods ✔️ Build trust through transparency, not hype

Tasting Boxes from Maguey Melate

🍶 More Than a Brand—A Platform for Producers

What makes Maguey Melate stand out in the broader world of agave spirits is its commitment to the producer first. Each release includes detailed information about the maestro mezcalero, their tools and techniques, and the specific environmental conditions that shaped that batch.

They don’t just sell mezcal—they introduce you to the people who make it.

This level of respect for cultural knowledge and artisanal integrity is something we take seriously at Passport Destilados. In fact, it’s the foundation of our portfolio model: we work only with producers whose values are rooted in place, family, and sustainability—not just marketing.

By joining forces with Maguey Melate, we’re not only adding remarkable spirits to our lineup—we’re extending the circle of trust that makes our work meaningful.

🚛 Retailer Fulfillment from Our South Phoenix Warehouse

For those who’ve followed Maguey Melate’s journey through their monthly subscription boxes or small drops, you’ll be excited to hear: Melate releases are available for distribution through Passport Destilados. This means better access, more visibility, and expanded availability across restaurants, retailers, and curated tastings.

And for our retail and hospitality partners in Arizona and beyond: This is your chance to bring rare, small-batch Mexican distillates to your customers—without compromising on authenticity or sourcing ethics.

🌎 Building the Future, Together

When brands like Maguey Melate choose to work with us, it means we’re doing something right. It means the producers who matter most—the ones who live this work every day—see us as a trusted bridge to the U.S. market.

That trust is everything to us. It’s earned bottle by bottle, story by story, handshake by handshake.

We’re honored to grow with Maguey Melate and invite you to taste what happens when community and craft come first.

Learn more about Maguey Melate at magueymelate.com