Our Origins

Devoción was born between France and Mexico, from the desire to share the refinement and richness of Mexican culture.

By creating a premium mezcal, entirely handcrafted, we wanted to honour a unique heritage and make an exceptional product accessible.

Designed around strong human, artisanal and environmental values, Devoción was fuelled by the desire to innovate and create a spirit perfectly balanced between the smoky notes and the luminous and natural aromas of agave.

The result is a voluptuous and powerful mezcal, a true celebration of the harmony between tradition and modernity that so well defines the soul of Mexico.

 

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Our Convictions

Exploring and enhancing the terroir

Like wine, mezcal derives much of its aromatic profile from the soil in which the agaves grow and the climatic conditions that influence their growth.

Each agave has its own identity and we are committed to preserving this uniqueness. Devoción is made without blending, only from our agaves, in our distillery and in our own way.

In contrast to the standardisation and uniformity of production, we are proud to be able to offer a living and unique product.

Know-how in the service of taste

We are deeply attached to the centuries-old history of mezcal and the values of craftsmanship that it embodies.

This is why we continue to follow a 400 year old production method, without the use of electricity.

Convinced that the preservation of this know-how is essential to maintain the quality and uniqueness of Devoción, we also contribute to the preservation of Mexico’s priceless cultural heritage.

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A sustainable, local and thoughtful approach

One of the main challenges we face is the scarcity of agave, which is why we carefully replant every agave we harvest.

We are also committed to respecting the natural growth cycle of the plant by refraining from using any pesticides or fertilisers.

Finally, our glass bottles, closures and labels are made locally in Mexico, supporting local communities while limiting our environmental impact.

Our Processes

Harvest to Maturity

Our agaves grow naturally, without fertilisers or pesticides, and take an average of 3,285 days or 9 years to reach maturity.

Only then are the hearts of the agaves, called piñas, extracted from the earth by hand using a pickaxe called a coa.

Traditional oven cooking

For 5 days, the pinãs are gently cooked in a conical oven dug into the earth, with the heat provided by hot volcanic stones.

This unique cooking method allows us to soften the intensity of the smoked flavours, achieving a better balance between the final tasting notes.

Ancestral manual grinding

The cooked piñas are placed in an ancestral mill where our traditional two ton Tahona wheel is pulled by a horse.

This slow and tedious stage is essential as it allows the juices to be extracted from the plant while preserving its fibres.

Open air fermentation in oak vats

Fermentation is entirely natural and takes place in the open air in green oak vats. We only add spring water to the must to allow it to ferment.

This process takes 11 days. It is the holm oak that gives Devoción its light peppery notes.

Harvest at Maturity

Our agaves grow naturally, without fertilisers or pesticides, and take an average of 3,285 days or 9 years to reach maturity.

Only then are the hearts of the agaves, called piñas, extracted from the earth by hand using a pickaxe called a coa.

Traditional oven cooking

For 5 days, the pinãs are gently cooked in a conical oven dug into the earth, with the heat provided by hot volcanic stones.

This unique cooking method allows us to soften the intensity of the smoked flavours, achieving a better balance between the final tasting notes.

Ancestral manual grinding

The cooked piñas are placed in an ancestral mill where our traditional two ton Tahona wheel is pulled by a horse.

This slow and tedious stage is essential as it allows the juices to be extracted from the plant while preserving its fibres.

Double distillation over wood fire in copper stills

Devoción is distilled twice in 300 litre copper stills for 16 hours. The stills are heated by hand over a wood fire.

This extremely slow distillation gives Devoción its beautiful smoothness.

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Manual labelling and uniqueness

In order to preserve the original flavours of the agave, the mezcal is bottled directly after distillation.

Each bottle is carefully labelled and numbered by hand.

Entirely handmade, totally unique.

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Open air fermentation in oak vats

Fermentation is entirely natural and takes place in the open air in green oak vats. We only add spring water to the must to allow it to ferment.

This process takes 11 days. It is the holm oak that gives Devoción its light peppery notes.

Double distillation over wood fire in copper stills

Devoción is distilled twice in 300 litre copper stills for 16 hours. The stills are heated by hand over a wood fire.

This extremely slow distillation gives Devoción its beautiful smoothness.

mise en bouteille Devocion

Manual labelling and uniqueness

In order to preserve the original flavours of the agave, the mezcal is bottled directly after distillation.

Each bottle is carefully labelled and numbered by hand.

Entirely handmade, totally unique.

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