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Anatomy of the Bottle - Gracias a Dios
A bottle of
MEXICAN HERITAGE
Gracias a Dios is an ultra-premium quality mezcal made with a deep commitment to family values and respect for Mexican culture. Owners Pablo López, Enrique Jiménez, Xaime Niembro, and Oscar Hernandez (Maestro Mezcalero) underline their approach to producing handmade spirits by valuing the local people and the environment. They employ eco-friendly practices that include water conservation, solar energy, and recyclable materials, and proudly offer local employees fair wages.
Bottled and labeled by hand by Shiin Dobb, an allwomen co-op.
Gracias a Dios was founded with a dedication to produce the best quality mezcal, which respects tradition, the environment, and the people they work with.
60% of the water used in its process is collected rainwater— approximately 180,000 liters per year.
100% of the energy required in its Palenque comes from solar power. Its Palenque is made entirely out of agave bricks, which have been crafted from solid waste leftover from the production process. Angel on the label represents who they are as Mexicans. No matter what problem they face, the future makes them smile.
Gracias a Dios translates to “Thank God,” a phrase that owners heard throughout their childhoods. It has a positive, non-religious meaning—it reminds them of family values. Gracias a Dios Espadin Mezcal uses traditional production methods, is double distilled, and made with 8-year-old cultivated agave from Oaxaca’s Central Valleys.
La Pura Gozadera meaning always enjoy!
The blindfold pays homage to the lifestyle of wearing your heart on your sleeve, embraced by Mexican culture. It is also reminiscent of being blindfolded while hitting a piñata.
Subtle notes of lemon tree leaves and peels dance with herbaceous flavors and minerality hints, rounded out by caramel and spices.