Made with the heart.

Tileño Mezcal is 100% organic artesanal mezcal produced in San Martin Tilcajete, a Zapotec town located in the Central Valley of Oaxaca.

Our Mezcal Variants

Hand holding a bottle of Tलेño Mezcal Oaxaca Espadín-Joven artesanal mezcal against a colorful mural

Espadin

$59.99

Bottle of Tleño artisanal mezcal from Oaxaca with a pink label, displayed outdoors against colorful buildings and flowering trees.

Tobala

$109.99

Tepeztate

$119.99

From Oaxaca to Your Glass

Made in San Martin Tilcajete, a Zapotec Town located in the Central Valley.

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Our commitment to Mezcal

Artesanal

Traditional handmade craftsmanship with small-scale efficiency.

Oaxaca

Produced in San Martin Tilcajete, one hour south of Oaxaca City.

Producer Owned

Owned by our Maestro Mezcalero, José Ángeles Elias

“Tileño Mezcal is a mixture of the 4 elements of nature, fire, water, earth and air that result in the inheritance of a liquid culture, which is made with the heart.”

-- Elias José Ángeles Ojeda, Maestro Mezcalero

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October 30, 2026

Artisanal vs. Ancestral Mezcal: What the Difference Means in Every Bottle of Tileño

October 30, 2026

Artisanal vs. ancestral mezcal isn't just a question of taste. It's a window into two distinct worlds of craftsmanship. Both are rooted in centuries-old Mexican tradition, yet they follow different paths from agave to bottle.

Tileño is a Mezcal Artesanal, made by maestro mezcalero José Ángeles Elías at his family's palenque in San Martín Tilcajete, a Zapotec village in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca. Tileño is the name for the people of San Martín Tilcajete, and every bottle carries that community's name. Understanding what "artisanal" means, and how it differs from "ancestral," helps you appreciate not just the flavor in your glass but the people and process behind it.

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October 30, 2026