Real Minero Barril is made using maguey Barril (Agave karwinskii), which often has other names in communities outside Santa Catarina Minas. The name “barril” comes from how the plant looks as it is somewhat barrel shaped. The Barril makes this mezcal is full-bodied with notes of tropical fruit and vanilla.

Real Minero is considered by many to be one of the world’s finest mezcal producers. The Angeles family has been making mezcal for several generations in Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca. Their mezcal is made in small clay pot stills, and almost all of it is rested in glass for several months before bottling, giving the mezcal a much softer character. Outside of creating great spirits, they also have one of the largest and most diverse sustainable agave reforestation programs. With the help of the community, they’ve been able to rescue several agave varieties that were previously thought to be extinct.