In 2019, Don Valentín, accompanied by his wife Doña Irma Hernández, marked the beginning of a solid path, the path towards the preservation of his legacy. Doña Irma, in turn heir to another illustrious lineage of Mezcal, proudly remembers her ancestors who, two centuries ago, distilled Mezcal in “Guieusiin”, a place that witnessed the evolution of generations, from her great-grandfather Don José Hernández to her grandfather Don Reinaldo Hernández, today Don Hermilo Hernández is venerated in the palenque “Thanks to God” by Doña Irma’s brothers and mother, Doña María Santiago. This is how, in the “Leen brush” area, the intertwining of two great Mezcal families is witnessed, forging the “Guardianes del Mezcal” Palenque.
Today, the Palenque Guardianes del Mezcal is a sanctuary that honors the ancestral tradition and wisdom of yesteryear. Under the expert hands of Don Valentín in the company of his wife Doña Irma and his children Marisol, Geovani and Asis Cortés, the family continues to share with the world the fruit of his love for Mezcal. They are the rightful custodians of this sacred essence, ensuring that its history endures and delights palates for generations to come. His story transcends time, it is an invitation to immerse yourself in the ancient art of the Guardians of Mezcal, exalting its meaning and imperishable essence.