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is a 501c3 not-for-profit and 1% for the Planet Nonprofit Partner that improves quality of life in the rural Mexican communities where heritage agave spirits are made. The increased interest in traditional and artisanal agave spirits — like mezcal, raicilla, bacanora, and destilado de agave — is changing the fabric of the rural communities in which these spirits are made. The young adult male popu

05/11/2026

Heads up — our friends have a delicious learning opportunity! Repost from

AGAVE MASTERCLASS TICKETS HAVE LANDED 💥
Wednesday 3rd June | 1910 Parsons Green

Join us for an afternoon of Tequila & Mezcal tasting hosted by the experts from &

Sip on your welcome cocktail whilst you get settled and then get stuck into a guided tasting session, learning about the magical world of agave as you go.

The masterclass is accompanied by our authentic Mexican food, and the bar will be open after the event, offering a special cocktail menu crafted around the spirits you tasted at a special price for masterclass attendees.

Tickets are via donation with all proceeds going to , helping to improve the quality of life on rural Mexico where heritage agave spirits are produced 🙌🏽

Grab your tickets via link in bio & we will see you there 🌵

03/11/2026

In 2022, SACRED partnered with to provide funding to four mezcaleros in Jalisco for the building of greenhouses. (Note that since early 2023, Mezonte hasn’t been involved in any work with SACRED.) Earlier this year we provided additional funding to Pedro Joya, Japo’s son, to expand that operation. To support this ongoing project visit replantingjalisco.com

Photos from SACRED's post 12/17/2025

Heads up — SACRED will be sharing a Victor Ramos experience at this wonderful event! Repost from

Our industry is built on the labor, culture, and care of immigrant communities.

That’s why Pueblos y Platillos was created—to help raise funds for direct grocery support for immigrant families across Chicago.

Pueblos y Platillos will be hosted on January 19th at the Ramova Theatre.

This is a community effort, with some of the best restaurants and chefs in Chicago coming together to create an experience that will truly make a difference for many families. 🙏🏽

A big thank you to our host, Chef from , and Marcos from .

Visit for tickets and more information.

Photos from SACRED's post 12/10/2025

Serafín and family are making fast progress on installing this bio-digester! If you don’t already know about the plan to convert Mezcal waste water into bio-fuel, check out waste-into-fuel.org — and if you can support this effort with a $20 gift, we’d be grateful!

The problem with vinasse 12/02/2025

If you're drinking Mezcal, you should know that for every liter you drink, between 10 and 15 liters of acidic waste are left behind in the community that made you Mezcal:

The problem with vinasse Vinasse -- or vinaza -- is a byproduct of making agave spirits. It's an acidic liquid that can cause problems if not disposed of properly. In this video, Ser...

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