Erstwhile Mezcal

Food and Beverage ManufacturingNew York, United States2-10 Employees

Erstwhile Mezcal is a Brooklyn, New York–based producer in the food and beverage manufacturing sector that specializes in agave spirits sourced from small, independent mezcal producers. The company emphasizes autonomous, fair trade relationships with family-owned producers, paying them fairly and avoiding exclusive contracts, with a focus on supporting producers’ own production and exporting capabilities. Its offering centers on limited-edition mezcal expressions that are openly disclosed to consumers, including information on partner producers and sourcing via a QR code on bottle labels. The business targets bars and customers seeking ethically sourced, education-focused mezcal and aims to enhance consumer confidence through transparency and mezcal education. Founded and led by women, the company positions itself as vocal about elevating underrepresented voices in mezcal and the broader wine and spirits industry, and it operates with a commitment to autonomy and fair trade for producer partners. A notable recent development includes collaborations with partners such as The Party Source, which began in mid-2024 and involved selecting specific SKUs for a distribution portfolio.

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