In 1913, Emilio and Agripina Maldonado farmed land north of Oaxaca where they raised their ten children and served as leaders in the local town of Santa Maria Tinu. As part of Emilio’s work, he dabbled in mezcal when he could grow agave on his land. Today, the 150 acre ranch is owned and managed by Emilio's descendants who farm agave and make the Mezcal "Sacacuento."