A Heritage Meant to Be Shared
OUR HISTORY
López Real represents generations of mezcal-making knowledge, where each distillation honors the land, artisanal work, and the passion for creating something authentic. Our commitment is to preserve the traditional essence while sharing our culture with the world.
OUR FAMILY
MARIO LÓPEZ
FOUNDER
SABINA MATEO
FOUNDER
HERMANOS LÓPEZ
CONTINUITY
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OUR HISTORY
1956
FOUNDATION / ORIGIN
A Great Story Begins
The family tradition of López Real is born in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca.
The beginning of artisanal mezcal production within the Zapotec people culture.
The foundations of the traditional process still followed today are established.
1960–1980
The Tradition Is Strengthened
The Tradition Always Present
- The López Real family continues refining the mezcal-making process.
- The transmission of knowledge across generations begins, marking the start of a four-generation legacy.
- Traditional artisanal methods are preserved:
- Underground pit oven
- Horse-drawn tahona
- Wood fermentation
1990–2000
Family Expansion
The family has always been our driving force.
- Production remains entirely family-run.
- The identity as an artisanal Oaxacan mezcal grows stronger.
- Generational knowledge is firmly established.
2010–2015
Brand Development
Strength After the Chaos
- López Real begins to take shape as a formal bran Lopez Real como marca formal.
- The distillery is established:
- Casa López Real Mezcal S.A. de C.V.
- The focus on premium quality and traditional processes is strengthened.
2015–2020
Growth and Professionalization
Unstoppable
- Production expands with estate-grown agave:
- +75,000 cultivated plants.
- The mission is defined:
- To bring high-quality mezcal to the world.
- Core products are established:
- Espadín
- Tobalá (limited production)
- Cuishe (limited production)
2026
Present Day — Leadership and Global Expansion
We Continue Expanding
- Active family leadership and operations:
- Sabina Mateo — Maestra Mezcalera and project leader
- Adolfo López — International expansion and global presence
- Antonio López — Operations and production
- The essence remains:
- 100% family-owned company
- Artisanal production
- Oaxacan identity