Our Purpose
Without curiosity, we cease to evolve. Without Nature, we cease to exist.
Honoring the sacred vow between humankind and the maguey, The Lost Explorer Mezcal is committed to the sustainable production of high-quality handcrafted mezcal in a manner that benefits the local mezcal-producing community in Oaxaca and protects the land’s biodiversity, with the long-term mission of becoming the most sustainable mezcal brand in the world.
This will be a journey where we will hold ourselves to the highest standards of globally recognized pillars of environmental excellence, while constantly striving to raise the bar for the industry. For us, sustainability is not an initiative but a way of life. Each step in the full cycle of creating and sharing our mezcal with the world is an opportunity to reinforce these values.
We commit to being wholly transparent in this ever-evolving process and invite you along for the ride. Let our planet remember us for it.
Our
Commitments
Climate
and Energy
- Solar panels installed in our agave fields at the distillery to create renewable energy
- Carbon footprint will be tracked from the very first batch in order to set our long-term emission reduction goals
- Bioclimate study carried out to inform our environmental improvement efforts and energy efficiency
Water
Conservation
- Rainwater harnessed for the production process
- New water filtration system installed to further improve water conservation
Regenerative
Agriculture
- Ambitious biodiversity practice with at least three agave plants replenished for each one used
- Land purchased close to distillery to scale our replanting program
- Germinate seeds of genetically diverse agave on our distillery land and experimentation at The Lost Laboratory
- Agave waste is processed into fertilizer for our land
Supply Chain
Excellence
- Agave cooked according to artisanal methods and with local reclaimed wood only
- All production partners selected based on environmental ethos, quality and in support of Mexican enterprise
- New bottles designed and produced in Mexico from over 50% recycled crystal scraps
- Stoppers made from natural wood & cork and sealed with fully biodegradable beeswax
Community
Building
- Economic empowerment enabled within our mezcal-making community in San Pablo Huixtepec
- Long-term local contracts at fair price with our agave growers
- Creative partnerships with artisans located in the heart of Oaxaca
The Lost
Laboratory
Beyond setting high standards for sustainability in our current production process, we are actively exploring ways to push industry standards. The Lost Laboratory is being built to do just this. While being respectful to the great depths of wisdom and tradition of the past, we are looking to the future and seeking ways to build further sustainability through constant experimentation.
As The Lost Laboratory and its curiosities develop, there will be questions, doubts, breakthroughs, failures and great (and great-tasting) successes.
We look forward to sharing our journey.
Live Curiously. @thelostexplorermezcal