The Lost Explorer began as a curiosity of time and earth
Every new day is filled with musings, mystery and magic as we masterfully fuse tradition with innovation to express Nature’s wisdom through flavor.
Origins
We believe in order to best serve nature, we must listen to and learn from it.
We started our journey making mezcal on the ancestral Miztec land in Valles Centrales, Oaxaca, with Maestro Mezcalero Fortino Ramos. Here, we grow our agaves 8-12 years to allow them to reach their ripest natural maturity in different parts of the arid, sun-soaked region. Making mezcal, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
Each of our types of mezcal—Espadín, Tobalá, and Salmiana—vary in average size and innate flavor, each with its own personality and lifecycle we must care for.
We later ventured into the lowlands of Jalisco, where we brought our careful approach to make a masterful Tequila with Maestro Tequilero Enrique de Colsa.
For The Lost Explorer Tequila, our agaves spend 6 to 7 years soaking up the rich elements of the volcanic soil and surrounding terroir. Distilled in a dedicated facility, our small batch tequilas are not only crafted with care, but with the highest quality.
Values
Curiosity led us to this moment.
A sense of adventure, reaching new horizons, seeking a deeper understanding of the sublime ways of nature.
Along the journey we have forged deep connections with makers who embody that spirit, protectors of the craft, tradition and heritage of artisanal agave-spirit making in Mexico.
Together we celebrate the earth, we step into her timing and rhythm. We honor Nature’s gifts, always striving to give back more than we receive.
Sustainability
At the lost explorer, we craft our mezcal and tequila with a deep respect for the environment and our community.
Employing sustainable practices throughout our production, we care for the preservation of the sacred local landscapes we work on. Our heart beats in unison with the community, supporting local farmers and artisans through direct employment and special ongoing annual projects that invest in key issues like women-led entrepreneurship, water access and preservation of artisan craftsmanship. We are steadfast in our commitment to empowering Mexican enterprise, championing collaboration and mutual growth. Through every bottle, we celebrate the earth’s natural wonders and the spirited essence of Mexico.
Impact Projects
Caring for the dignity of the wider regional land and the people who live on it is at the heart of our impact work.
Along the journey we have forged deep connections with makers who embody that spirit, protectors of the craft, tradition, and heritage of artisanal agave-spirit making in Mexico.
Together we celebrate the earth, we step into her timing and rhythm. We honor Nature’s gifts, always striving to give back more than we receive.
