What began as a simple quest by Jonathan Barbieri to learn more about the region’s antique wheat varieties soon turned into a story that reads like a fairy tale. A serendipitous meeting in the cloud forests of the Sierra Madre introduced Barbieri to a farmer whose family cultivated rye at nearly 10,000 feet above sea level. Now, Maz Nation proudly crafts the first-ever Mexican rye whiskey, capturing the essence of its origin in every drop. But the full story of this special whiskey, which is grown, mashed, and distilled in Mexico, holds even more intrigue. Pour yourself this Oaxacan Rye and read about how it all came to be.