A few years back, Stephan and I were sitting at my table in Brooklyn. We were sharing some Mezcal and talking about an idea to go to Oaxaca to document the process and meet the people that make this agave spirit. We booked tickets that evening to fly down a few weeks later.

The colors, the community and the deep history of Oaxaca and Mexico are told through Mezcal. The tradition and stories are what drew me to the place and to the people of the region. While editing this film I found myself reliving the times I have spent there and was mindful of presenting the history and process in the most authentic and truthful light. We wanted to capture the feeling of taking a sip of Mezcal, remembering the generations of people that came before and passed along this craft.