The Mezcalero

At the heart of Sal de Tierra lies the artistry of Damian Hernandez, a master Mezcalero, husband and father to two young boys. Alongside his family—his mother Margarita, father Israel, and two brothers—he carries forward a legacy that has been rooted in their lineage for generations. Both his mother’s father and his father’s father were mezcal producers, passing down their knowledge, techniques, and respect for the land.

Damian’s connection to the sacred soil of their family fields runs deep. As a young boy, he witnessed something extraordinary—a single agave sprouting two quiotes (sprouting stalks), a rare and mystical occurrence the community had never seen before. In that moment, Damian knew his family’s land was unlike any other, a place where tradition and nature intertwined in profound harmony.

Today, Damian is an artist of mezcal, pouring his soul into every step of the process—from the agaves nurtured in his family’s fields to the final distillation in your bottle. Each bottle of Sal de Tierra is a testament to his dedication, his family’s legacy, and the sacred craft they cherish.

Cheers to Damian, his family, and the stories they share with every expression.