Félix Hernández Ruiz

(Mezcalero of October 2020 – Pulquero)

Félix Hernández Ruiz is a third generation mezcalero from Santiago Matatlán, Félix returned to his family craft in the mid-90s after a 15 year hiatus as a pastry chef in the US. Since then, this soft-spoken, humble producer has come to sell his fresh pulque to many of the finest restaurants in Oaxaca, including El Destilado, as well as several lesser known cantinas in and beyond centro.

 

Maestro since:2001
Batches produced:114
Mezcalero generation:3rd
Still used:Copper
Spirits typically on hand:Espadín, Pulquero
Our favorites:Pulquero
Maguey grown and harvested:Espadín, Pulquero
Phone number:+52 951 134 1745
Address:16.868238, -96.381127

 

CRAFTSMANSHIP

TRADITION

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CRAFTSMANSHIP

TRADITION

SUSTAINABILITY

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