Our Story
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A BEAUTIFUL ENCOUNTER
Jim Cramer spent the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s savoring some of Scotland’s finest whiskies. Over the last 15 years, Jim has become enamored with the mezcal category, having tasted well over 200 different expressions from around Mexico. As Jim was becoming an expert in the complex flavor profiles and the geographic nuance of the category, his passion was driving him to seek out his perfect mezcal.
The Fósforo brand magic really begins with Lisa Detwiler, Jim’s wife. Recognizing Jim’s appreciation for mezcal, Lisa set out to find mezcal greatness and develop a brand that would echo that quest for perfection.
In late 2018, after having visited a number of producers that weren’t the right fit for their vision, Lisa and Jim met Aarón and Mariana. After spending time in the community, seeing the agave fields and tasting the exceptional liquid, they knew that they had found something special.