Turnkey Premium Artisanal Mezcal Brand - Includes $150k in Hard Asset
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MALTORO is an ultra-premium, artisanal mezcal brand founded in 2021, crafted in the world-renowned epicenter of Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. The company offers an immediate, plug-and-play entry into the booming North American spirits market. Unlike early-stage beverage startups that face 2 to 3 years of regulatory delays and supply chain friction, MALTORO is an operationally complete entity backed by over $200,000 USD ($4.0M MXN) in hard, audit-ready assets. The business is being offered for 100% acquisition.
Core Operations & Product Portfolio
The brand produces and distributes high-grade, 100% agave mezcal across 9 distinct SKUs divided into volume drivers and ultra-premium offerings:
Volume Drivers: Artisanal Espadín Joven offered in standard 750ml bottles, 200ml mid-size formats, and an innovative 50ml sampling mini-bottle designed for hotel mini-bars and high-volume tasting promotions.
Wild Agave Micro-Batches: Rare, high-margin expressions including Tobalá, Cuishe, and Tepeztate Joven in 750ml and 200ml formats.
The product architecture yields exceptional financial margins, ranging from 70% to 90% markup over cost on 750ml bottles, and 109% to 144% markup on the 200ml line.
Competitive Advantages & Key Strengths
Fully Certified Supply Chain: Production is secured via a long-term lease of a CRM-certified (Consejo Regulador del Mezcal) palenque in Santiago Matatlán, registered under the corporate structure (SAPI de CV). This guarantees immediate scaling capacity without requiring near-term capital expenditure in production facilities.
Turnkey Regulatory Compliance: All federal regulatory hurdles, export permits, and TTB approvals in the US are cleared.
Established Market Footprint: The brand has proven market fit with active distribution in over 20 liquor stores and on-premise venues across South Texas, alongside regional retail chain placement in Mexico (BÁSICOS Supermarkets across the Bajío region).
Asset-Backed Security: The valuation is grounded in tangible assets, including bottled inventory ready for immediate US shipment, bulk liquid reserves at the distillery, custom glass, labels, and registered trademarks in both Mexico and the US.
Financial Stage & Financial Metrics (SDE & EBITDA)
MALTORO is currently in its early-stage commercial rollout. Financial metrics reflect this strategic positioning:
Gross Revenue: Proven early-stage market traction (~$27,000 USD / $536,000 MXN).
SDE (Seller’s Discretionary Earnings) & EBITDA: Currently standing at $0 USD / early-stage break-even. The current financial strategy has prioritized supply chain setup, inventory build-up, and regulatory clearances over immediate net cash flow.
For an acquiring party or strategic investor, the purchase price is not driven by historic earnings multiples, but by the $200,000 USD floor in hard assets and the elimination of 3 years of setup costs and regulatory risk.
Why Acquire MALTORO?
Instant Market Entry: Bypass the complex, multi-year process of securing Oaxacan production leases, CRM certifications, TTB approvals, and US import routes.
Unmatched Sampling Format: Capitalize on the proprietary 50ml SKU to rapidly penetrate luxury hospitality, airlines, and resort mini-bars.
Clear Expansion Playbook: Immediate capability to expand beyond South Texas into Colorado and additional US markets using existing importer frameworks.
Turnkey Support: The founder offers complete operational training, direct handoffs to Texas importers and retail buyers, and an optional 12-month salaried management transition agreement to drive US growth.
Core Operations & Product Portfolio
The brand produces and distributes high-grade, 100% agave mezcal across 9 distinct SKUs divided into volume drivers and ultra-premium offerings:
Volume Drivers: Artisanal Espadín Joven offered in standard 750ml bottles, 200ml mid-size formats, and an innovative 50ml sampling mini-bottle designed for hotel mini-bars and high-volume tasting promotions.
Wild Agave Micro-Batches: Rare, high-margin expressions including Tobalá, Cuishe, and Tepeztate Joven in 750ml and 200ml formats.
The product architecture yields exceptional financial margins, ranging from 70% to 90% markup over cost on 750ml bottles, and 109% to 144% markup on the 200ml line.
Competitive Advantages & Key Strengths
Fully Certified Supply Chain: Production is secured via a long-term lease of a CRM-certified (Consejo Regulador del Mezcal) palenque in Santiago Matatlán, registered under the corporate structure (SAPI de CV). This guarantees immediate scaling capacity without requiring near-term capital expenditure in production facilities.
Turnkey Regulatory Compliance: All federal regulatory hurdles, export permits, and TTB approvals in the US are cleared.
Established Market Footprint: The brand has proven market fit with active distribution in over 20 liquor stores and on-premise venues across South Texas, alongside regional retail chain placement in Mexico (BÁSICOS Supermarkets across the Bajío region).
Asset-Backed Security: The valuation is grounded in tangible assets, including bottled inventory ready for immediate US shipment, bulk liquid reserves at the distillery, custom glass, labels, and registered trademarks in both Mexico and the US.
Financial Stage & Financial Metrics (SDE & EBITDA)
MALTORO is currently in its early-stage commercial rollout. Financial metrics reflect this strategic positioning:
Gross Revenue: Proven early-stage market traction (~$27,000 USD / $536,000 MXN).
SDE (Seller’s Discretionary Earnings) & EBITDA: Currently standing at $0 USD / early-stage break-even. The current financial strategy has prioritized supply chain setup, inventory build-up, and regulatory clearances over immediate net cash flow.
For an acquiring party or strategic investor, the purchase price is not driven by historic earnings multiples, but by the $200,000 USD floor in hard assets and the elimination of 3 years of setup costs and regulatory risk.
Why Acquire MALTORO?
Instant Market Entry: Bypass the complex, multi-year process of securing Oaxacan production leases, CRM certifications, TTB approvals, and US import routes.
Unmatched Sampling Format: Capitalize on the proprietary 50ml SKU to rapidly penetrate luxury hospitality, airlines, and resort mini-bars.
Clear Expansion Playbook: Immediate capability to expand beyond South Texas into Colorado and additional US markets using existing importer frameworks.
Turnkey Support: The founder offers complete operational training, direct handoffs to Texas importers and retail buyers, and an optional 12-month salaried management transition agreement to drive US growth.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 5
- Facilities & Assets
- Infrastructure & Production: Operations backed by an official CRM-certified palenque in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, secured via a long-term lease agreement under the corporate entity (SAPI). Immediate and scalable production capacity without near-term CapEx requirements.
Tangible Assets ($150,000 USD): Inventory including bottled product in the US and Mexico ready for sale, bulk liquid reserves at the distillery, custom glass bottles, cases, labels, and packaging materials.
Intellectual Property & IP: Registered trademark, proprietary brand design, and product architecture covering 9 exclusive SKUs (including 750ml, 200ml, and unique 50ml sampling formats).
Compliance & US Access: Fully compliant regulatory status, active export permits, and cleared TTB federal authorizations for US commercial operations (active sales footprint in Texas with planned expansion to Colorado). - Website
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- Market Outlook / Competition
- High-Growth Category: Mezcal remains one of the fastest-growing premium spirit categories in North America, driven by strong consumer demand for artisanal, agave-based products.
Early-Stage Traction: While in its early-stage rollout, the brand has proven market fit with an active footprint in over 20 high-end HORECA venues and liquor stores across South Texas, alongside established placement in retail chains across the Bajío region in Mexico.
Geographic Expansion: Clear expansion playbook targeting Colorado next, leveraging established TTB clearances and existing importer relationships to scale rapidly.
Competitive Edge: Differentiated through a 9-SKU portfolio—including high-margin wild agaves and a unique 50ml sampling format—coupled with an asset-backed $150k USD inventory base and a fully certified, turnkey supply chain in Oaxaca that eliminates traditional 2-3 year regulatory barriers. - Opportunities for Growth
- US Regional Rollout: Immediate opportunity to scale distribution beyond South Texas into Colorado and other control/open states using existing TTB clearances and importer frameworks.
On-Premise & Hospitality Penetration: Drive volume through the proprietary 50ml mini SKUs—an unmatched sampling tool for hotel mini-bars, luxury resorts, and tasting programs.
Wild Agave Portfolio Monetization: Maximize high-margin revenue by expanding allocation of premium wild agaves (Tobalá, Cuishe, Tepeztate) into high-end cocktail bars and boutique liquor chains.
Retail & Supermarket Scaling: Leverage established traction in the Bajío region to expand shelf placement into national Mexican supermarket chains and US regional accounts.
E-Commerce & D2C Integration: Capitalize on digital assets (Shopify platform) and social media strategy to capture direct-to-consumer sales in eligible US markets.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 12,800
- Rent
- $100 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 7/1/2028
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Seeking a capitalized partner to scale distribution; founder pivoting focus.
- Transition Support
- Turnkey Onboarding & Operations: Full training provided on the export process, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day logistics to ensure a smooth operational handover.
Warm Industry Introductions: Direct, face-to-face introductions to our current US importer and Texas distributor network, as well as the category managers and buyers of our active supermarket retail partners.
Founder Transition Option: The founding owner is open to remaining with the company under a salaried advisory/management agreement for up to 12 months to oversee operations, maintain distributor relationships, and drive US market growth during the transition.
Listing Info
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- 2535341
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