Agave, Agave Everywhere…the Latest Craft Tequila and Mezcal Brands Are Now On LibDib

One of the larger industry trends reflected here at LibDib is the proliferation of craft tequila and mezcal brands. These brands have amazing stories behind them and we love supporting small importers and distilleries. So do our retail, bar and restaurant customers throughout our 15 states. 

Here’s a sample of a few of the most amazing craft tequila and mezcal brands:

Black Sheep Tequila: For spirits connoisseurs craving a taste for something new, yet extraordinarily steeped in tradition, Black Sheep Tequila provides a line of tequilas produced entirely from the labor-intensive, centuries-old, hands-on process. This tequila is sourced from only the highest-quality 100 percent Weber Blue Agave and is traditionally handcrafted to create the perfect balance of flavors. Additive free, Black Sheep shares clean unique styles of tequila, including the famous Still Strength Aged 15 Year Extra Añejo, Barrel Strength Extra Añejo, Extra Añejo, Añejo, Reposado, and Blanco.

Black Sheep Tequila is available via LibDib in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Wisconsin. The brand is also available via RNDC on Demand in Indiana, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. 

Erstwhile Mezcal: Is a woman-owned, women-led business, that works closely with women master distillers who head their family businesses. Owner Yuan and her team are outspoken about elevating underrepresented voices – including but not limited to those of women – in mezcal and the broader wine and spirits industry.  Erstwhile's award-winning mezcal portfolio has been validated by years of sales data and repeat orders from retail buyers and end-user consumers alike, all over the United States. Erstwhile Mezcal is available via LibDib in Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois and Maryland. The brand is also available in Louisiana via RNDC On Demand.

Firme Mezcal: From the slopes of the sunny hills of Oaxaca, magueys bathe with the warm rays of the sun. ​Firme Mezcal is born from the Mexican-American experience and the reverence to their ancestors. Hardworking counterparts in lands divided by a river but united by a passion. ​Firme Mezcal was born from a passion for mezcal, with the pride of being an immigrant on a foreign land and the honor to enjoy the gifts passed down from father to son and mother to daughter. ​Firme Mezcal is owned and operated by Ochoa Imports LLC, and its founder, Alberto Ochoa, takes pride and honors the culture, heritage and love for mezcal.
Firme Mezcal is available via LibDib in California. 

Luna Nueva: Meaning “The New Moon,” Luna Nueva is a nod to the darkest night of every month, when the sky is unburdened by light. A time that marks the beginning of a cosmic cycle that balances our world. This brand’s story starts in Jalisco, the birthplace of tequila, under the darkness of la Luna Nueva. It was on these nights, in the sanctity of the Sierra del Tigre mountains, that Luna Nueva’s tequila master had a dream. He wanted to create a spirit that fostered introspection, new beginnings, and an ascent from darkness. He wanted to harness the regenerative power of the New Moon through Mexico’s most ancient tonic. The small batch tequila is made from 100% pure blue weber agave, without any additives, flavors, or colors. Luna Nueva uses pristine spring water from the Sierra del Tigre mountains, along with a blend of highland and lowland agave, to capture an elevated flavor. The result is a clean product that honors tradition and the natural world.

Luna Nueva is available via LibDib in California. 

Tequila Corrido: This tequila has roots tracing back to the poetic ballads, or corridos, sung by daring smugglers during the Prohibition era, risking all to share the soul-stirring elixir of tequila in borderland regions. Each harvest starts with the finest Blue Weber agave handpicked from the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. Picked for maximum maturity and sugar content, these agave piñas  are carefully cooked in low pressure autoclaves. The sugars from the agave dance with a proprietary, 100 percent all-natural yeast to produce the base nectar, which is then double distilled. As one of only a few tequilas certified additive free, the refined, double-distilled approach and precise barrel aging process ensures each batch is meticulously crafted every time. Tequila Corrido is available via LibDib in California and Florida.

Acre Largo: Brothers Seth & Zac Longaker's longtime affinity for Mexico dates back to their San Diego college days in the early 1990s. Countless excursions across the border led to a lifelong fondness for the country, their people, culture and of course libations. It was on one of their numerous jaunts south that led them to a serendipitous crossing of the paths with a mystery man in Leon, Guanajuato. It was at this meeting on the rooftop of a local coffee shop where the three men sat sipping tequila well into the evening that the Odyssey of Acre Largo originated. That warm July night, the quest to produce one of the finest tequilas the world has ever tasted set about and the brother’s unrelenting dedication to learn and pay homage to the great tequila makers of Mexico began to unfold. 

4 things to know about Acre Largo:

1. Small Batch, Additive Free - Uncomplicated yet exceptional, every bottle of Acre Largo is meticulously crafted in small batches, ensuring the highest quality and purity. With a commitment to using only natural ingredients and traditional production methods, our tequila embodies the rich heritage and uncompromising quality of Mexican tequila-making.

2. Estate Grown Agave - Cultivated on their own land, the agave plants thrive under the watchful eye of skilled jimadores, guaranteeing that only the most exceptional, fully mature plants are selected. This attention to detail yields a flavor profile that captures the essence of the terroir and embodies the bold flavors for which Los Altos is renowned.

3. Family-Owned/A Legacy of Craftsmanship -  Acre Largo epitomizes the rich tradition and enduring dedication of a multi-generational family-run tequila distillery. Rooted in a legacy of craftsmanship and unwavering passion, each bottle reflects meticulously preserved time-honored techniques passed down through generations. This deep-seated commitment to excellence is woven into the fabric of our distillery, fueling our relentless pursuit of crafting tequila of unparalleled quality and character.

4. Award-Winning - In 2023, Acre Largo Blanco won Double Gold in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. 

Acre Largo is available via LibDib in California.