"Mezcal is not a trend. It is history, it is heritage, it is wisdom, it is love."

— Eduardo "Lalo" Ángeles

Meet Lalocura

Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca

Led by Eduardo "Lalo" Ángeles and supported by family, friends, and local craftspeople, Lalocura is a family-run mezcal producer.

Their work is rooted in agave cultivation, traditional production methods, and a deep connection to place.

The name Lalocura evokes a play on words between Lalo and locura ("madness"). Today, the name is recognized by mezcal enthusiasts around the world as the home of Eduardo Ángeles and his team in Santa Catarina Minas.



Lalocura is based in Santa Catarina Minas, a small town in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca.

The region is known for its long mezcal tradition and for preserving clay pot distillation methods that have been passed down through generations.

The surrounding landscape, climate, and agave diversity play an important role in shaping the spirits produced here. For many visitors, understanding Santa Catarina Minas is an essential part of understanding Lalocura itself.

A Deep Connection to Agave

Agave is at the center of everything Lalocura does. Different species grow at different rates, thrive in different environments, and contribute their own characteristics to the final spirit.

Some agaves can reach maturity in around seven years, while others may take more than twenty years before they are ready to harvest.

This long relationship with the plant encourages patience and careful decision-making throughout the production process.

Traditional Production

Production at Lalocura follows methods closely associated with Santa Catarina Minas. Agaves are roasted in earthen pit ovens, fermented using natural yeasts, and distilled in traditional clay pot stills.

While production methods vary across Mexico, these practices remain an important part of the local mezcal tradition and contribute to the character of the spirits produced here.

More Than One Person

Although Eduardo "Lalo" Ángeles is often the face people recognize, every bottle reflects the work of many hands.

Family members, field workers, craftspeople, and members of the local community all contribute to the cultivation of agave and the production of mezcal.

Lalocura is not the work of one person, but of a team connected by shared knowledge, experience, and respect for the craft.

A Broader Connection to the Land

For Lalocura, mezcal is part of a much larger relationship with the land.

Alongside agave cultivation, their work includes farming, caring for animals, and managing the natural resources that support daily life in Santa Catarina Minas. Rather than viewing mezcal as an isolated product, it is approached as part of a broader agricultural landscape where plants, animals, people, and place remain closely connected.

This long-term perspective reflects many of the values that continue to shape Lalocura today: patience, respect for the land, and an understanding that caring for agave begins long before a spirit reaches the bottle.

Further Resources

Lalocura shares updates from the palenque, the agave fields, and daily life in Santa Catarina Minas through its own channels.

Additional interviews, articles, and videos are also available online for those interested in exploring the people, place, and traditions behind the project in greater depth.

If you are curious, you can get direct access to some of these resources.

Resources