Convite is a Mexican artisanal mezcal producer from San Baltazar Guelavila, in the state of Oaxaca, founded by local economist and entrepreneur Jorge Vera.

Production is led by brothers Daniel and Cosme “Tucho” Hernández, heirs to a Zapotec tradition spanning generations. All mezcals are produced at a single palenque, or artisanal distillery, allowing each stage to be monitored and controlled.

Mature agaves are roasted using oak firewood, crushed in a mule-drawn mill, and naturally fermented with spring water and local yeasts. The artisanal range undergoes double distillation in copper stills, without fermentation accelerators or added flavorings.

A key feature of Convite’s approach is agave traceability from field to bottle. The Hernández brothers also cultivate varieties that previously grew only in the wild, while the company replants agaves, protects nearby springs, and works with specialists to study local agave species. This makes the conservation of its raw materials part of everyday production and long-term development.