Miguel Ortiz Villagómez

La Cañada Del Agua, Michoacán

The Maestro

Miguel Ortiz Villagómez is a third-generation maestro vinatero from the small village of La Cañada Del Agua in Michoacán, home to about 300 residents. Known for his passion for traditional agave spirit production, Miguel carries on his family’s legacy of cultivating agave, a practice passed down through generations. He is proud to be part of a broader movement of agave spirit producers who prioritize sustainability and cultural heritage. With every bottle he crafts, Miguel shares not just a spirit, but a story of community and tradition.
Miguel Ortiz Villagómez

The Process

Pit Oven

Pit Oven

Hand Mashed

Hand Mashed

Stone Fermented

Stone Fermented

Natural Spring

Natural Spring

Filipino

Filipino

Spirits by Miguel Ortiz Villagómez