Victor and his son Emanuel are the 3rd and 4th generations of the Ramos family to produce mezcal in the Miahuatlán District of Oaxaca, an area famous for its strong tradition of agave spirits abundance and diversity of A. Karwinskii sub-species (Bicuixe, Madrecuixe, Tobaxiche, etc.). They are related to the neighboring Cortes family via Victor’s wife (Emanuel’s mother), Cleotilde, whose sister Cesilia is married to Felipe.

Victor has been involved in the Mezcal making process since he was 5 years old when his “job” was to poke the fire on the still.  Over 50 years later he is still involved in the everyday tasks of the palenque.