From the importer: "One of the most daring mezcal producers in México. Like an alchemist, Jorge experiments every possibility all in the name of finding an interesting mezcal. Enthusiastic and humble, Jorge represents the spirit of a Michoacan producer."

Inventory: Hollywood

From a town of less than 1,000 people, master mezcalero Romulo Sanchez Parada makes single-varietal Mezcals from a startling number of different agave species.

Inventory: San Francisco

This stunning Charanda from Uruapan is distilled from 100% fresh-pressed cane. It's softer and a touch less funky than many of its Caribbean cousins, but it is one of the best examples of the texture, depth of flavor, and nuance available from cane spirit. It has a lovely, fresh-baked bread quality to it and is terrific on its own or cocktails.

Inventory: Redwood City

Mezcal distilled in the high-altitude forests of Michoacan, made from a species of agave native to the region called "cupreata". The result is another masterpiece from brand owner David Suro, the Philadelphia restaurateur who travels to the region to ensure sustainable farming practices and hands-on production methods. It's full of robust agave character and a rich tanginess that coats the palate and leaves you longing for more.

Inventory: Hollywood