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New Year, New Family! We’re thrilled to welcome renowned mixologist sebouh tato to The Lost Explorer familia as our Brand Ambassador in the United Arab Emirates! As Addmind Corporate Beverage Director and proud mastermind behind homegrown cocktail concepts that elevated Addmind venues in the Middle East including Iris Dubai, Mezcaleria, Be Beach, Ria, Alma, and many more. Tato’s journey is one of developing and transforming ideas into visceral and unforgettable experiences—not only for his guests but also for the teams he inspires. We’re excited to have his expert mind and curious palate as part of the team alongside Quiote Company, sharing the love of mezcal and tequila to new corners of the world.

The highly anticipated Drinks International Brands Report 2025 has just landed, naming The Lost Explorer among the Top 3 Trending Brands—for the second year in a row!— as well as now ranking within Top 10 Best Selling Brands for Mezcal. Each year, the Drinks International Brands Report is published as the definitive industry report on the hottest spirits at the world’s best bars. Its insights highlight the newcomers, brands who have promising staying power, and what to look forward to in the spirits industry for the coming year. Thank you to our friends, fans, and extended family in the international bar community. Your love and creativity makes this possible!

We've been recognized as the world's best Tobalá Mezcal & Blanco Tequila, according to the Latin American World Spirits Competition. What an absolute honor. Crafting high-quality mezcal and tequila responsibly is a labor of love—rooted in respect for Nature, originating communities, and the agave. Having this passion recognized with prestigious awards is both humbling and inspiring. A huge cheers to Maestro Mezcalero Don Fortino Ramos and Legendary Tequilero Enrique de Colsa for their unwavering commitment to excellence. In addition to these Best-of-Class honors, our Tobalá and Blanco Tequila won Double Gold in the Latin American World Spirits Competition, and Difford’s Guide gave our Tequila Blanco a 5-star review in its debut year! Here’s to the agave, our maestros, and the love behind every pour???

We are thrilled to now be available in the UK through our fantastic partner Proof Drinks as well as to order online through our website and Amazon. We are rolling out in various markets including the USA, Mexico, France, Italy and with more to come in 2025! #tequila #launch #thelostexplorer

One of our favorite times of the year — in eager anticipation of this year's The World’s 50 Best Hotels to celebrate excellence in hospitality and leisure. Congratulations to Soneva Fushi of the Maldives for earning this year's Lost Explorer?Best Beach Hotel! (Second year in a row, even!) We love Soneva Fushi's?mantra of "no news, no shoes," and are even more enamored with their commitment to sustainability. Of course, the great privilege?of being so close to pristine nature comes with great responsibility. Soneva Fushi is widely considered a trailblazer in sustainability?in the luxury resort space, upholding rigorous marine and coral conservation efforts,?waste minimization, community connection, and staff training. Congrats to Soneva Fushi and all the winners this year!?

Happy Tequila Day!

KOL Mezcaleria on Tour! In collaboration with The Lost Explorer KOL Mezcaleria has been on a takeover tour across South East Asia and Australia. A two-man band; Bars Manager Matthias Ingelmann and Senior CDP Luke Beeney, have been serving Mezcaleria's iconic mezcal cocktails alongside signature antojitos. From London to Brisbane, stopping over in Bali, Jakarta, Singapore, and Sydney along the way, thank you to all the incredible bars and guests?for?having?us!

About a year ago, Belmond came to us with a very curious invitation. They asked us to create a custom batch of an exclusive mezcal to share a piece of Oaxaca with guests. We're so excited to launch this very small batch mezcal: a Tobasiche. In partnership with Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, this mezcal was hand-selected by the expert beverage team at Belmond and crafted to perfection by Maestro Mezcalero Fortino, expressing notes of tobacco, caramel, leather, and grapefruit peel.? This beautiful mezcal is the result of months of shared ideas, shared curiosity, and a visit to our palenque in Oaxaca.? ? At Belmond Maroma, guests can find this special Lost Explorer Tobasiche in-room, and at Bambuco, the hotel's intimate cocktail lounge which offers some of the best mezcals of all Mexico. Our Tobasiche will be incorporated into a selection of Bambuco's new cocktails, including "Solteco" comprising of The Lost Explorer Tobasiche Mezcal, watermelon, chili syrup, and citrus. You can find this limited edition run only at Belmond Maroma for now, but don't worry, we're continuing ever onward with our experimenting, perfecting, tinkering, exploring for more exciting things to come ???

??Exciting News from London!?? This Tuesday, we had the honor of presenting the Best Bar Award at the prestigious CLASS Bar Awards. Congratulations to Satan's Whiskers for achieving the accolade of this year’s Best Bar! The CLASS Bar Awards have long stood as a beacon of excellence, celebrating the very best in hospitality and innovation across the UK. We are so honored that Maestro Mezcalero Don Fortino Ramos and his daughter, mezcalera-in-training Xitlali Ramos were able to join us from Oaxaca to present this esteemed award. A very special evening. Here’s to setting the bar high and inspiring the industry at large with your excellence, attention to detail, and mastery of craft! Congrats again to Satan's Whiskers and the rest of this year's category winners. #BestBarAward #CLASSBarAwards #ExcellenceInHospitality