The Mezcal Man
Gerardo "Kaín" Santiago Hernandez is a fourth-generation mezcalero raised in Matatlan. He is inseparable from this place.
Carrying mesquite as a boy to the tapada or helping his father in the agave fields, Kaín was fully immersed in all facets of the craft and developed a profound understanding of the blessings of the land.
It is here he learned the subtleties of mezcal production by the side of his grandparents and uncles and aunts.
Su línea de sangre es mezcal … His bloodline is mezcal.
Kaín’s intuitive knowledge, expertise, and unparalleled palate allow us to bring you the superior mezcal that is Hedonistas de la Fe.
Hedonistas de la Fe’s exclusive partnership with the Santiago family and their Santa Maria brand mezcal is born of the highest respect for the families, communities, jimadors, and the Oaxacan environment that create our sacred spirit.