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Calendero Mezcal is inspired by the Patron Saint festivities of the State of Oaxaca, where joy and vibrant colors come together to bring these celebrations to life. Berenice Corro and Alejandro Hernandez Aquino, natives of San Pablo Huixtepec, Oaxaca, currently own the “Turtle Bay Restaurant” in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.
Our inspiration
La Marmota
We are inspired by one of the most representative figures de las Calendas, “La Marmota” (the ground hog). This element in the form of large sphere made mainly of Carrizo and
cardboard or wood as they are made today, They accompany the Calenders. has an origin primarily religious but for Oaxacans, it is the festive and joyful soul that paints each celebration with colors patronal.
Our Imagotype shows bright colors used in the “marmotas”, with a maguey at the top that represents the plant that gives life to our mezcal.
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Brown
The brown color represents the Oaxacan land that allows us to cultivate and harvest the maguey through it.
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Pink
Represents the love and dedication that is put into making each bottle of Calendero Mezcal.
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Orange
Represents the energy and emotion that is experienced when trying our mescal.
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Green
represents nature and with this each of the magueys
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Yellow
Representa la alegría y felicidad que se viven en las calendas.
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Blue
It represents the wisdom, spirituality and respect that the mezcalero master when making Calendero.