The first batch of Verde (Feb 2018) from the Ramos family to appear in green tape became a cult favorite. While there wasn't enough mature Verde to make a batch in 2019, this batch from 2020 represents makes for a great side by side comparison with its predecessor.

Victor and his son Emanuel are the 3rd and 4th generations of the Ramos family to produce mezcal in Miahuatlan Distrct of Oaxaca, an area famous for its tradition of quality agave spirits. They are related to the neighboring Cortes family via Victor's wife (Emanuel's mother), Cleotilde, whose sister Cesilia is married to Felipe.

Since 2016, the Mal Bien team has been traveling Mexico, driving off the map and into mountains filled with treacherous roads, police officers of questionable moral character, feral dogs, indigenous languages, narcos, ancient relics, machete wielding protestors, insect based meals, mudslides, blockades, corrupt politicians, and many of the world's kindest, funniest, most brilliant people. In addition to some hard to believe stories, the result has been a bounty of relationships with the country's best distillers, whose work we are excited to share with you.


Ovens: 13 ton pit, and 8 ton pit
Cook time: 6 days
Wood: Encino, Mesquit
Rest: Tepextate and tobala are milled immediately, others rest for 5-7 Days
Mill: Tahona
Fermentation Tanks: Sabino (Taxodium Mucronatum)
Water: Well
Fermentation time: 3-8 days
Distillations: two
Stills: two 275 Liter/each) copper alambiques con refrescadera
Adjustment Puntas and Colas
Batch: 111AC Mexicano Verde (A. Rhodacantha)
ABV: 47.84%
Date: Rested in glass since May, 2020
Size: 258 Bottles
Size of Bottle: 750 mL