A new craft Mezcal with Minnesota roots is making its debut across the Twin Cities this fall. Las Melodías de la Luna, an ancestral Mezcal brand created by two women with deep ties to Minnesota’s creative community, is now available in select liquor stores and restaurants.
Co-founders Jacqui Thompson and Ingrid Chavez spent the past three years developing the brand, blending tradition, artistry, and innovation into a line of small-batch Mezcals that celebrate both culture and craftsmanship.
Las Melodías de la Luna, translated as The Melodies of the Moon, is distilled from 100% pure agave and produced using ancestral methods in Oaxaca, Mexico. The brand’s signature expression is a Cacao-distilled Mezcal, the first of its kind in the U.S. market. The blend features earthy notes of minerality, clay, and white pepper, balanced by subtle sweetness and a delicate hint of cacao on the finish.
“We wanted to create something that honors tradition while introducing a fresh perspective,” Thompson said. “Las Melodías de la Luna represents a new era for agave spirits—refined, purposeful, and deeply connected to culture and craft.”
Both Thompson and Chavez come from musical backgrounds that have shaped every aspect of the brand’s identity. Thompson, who once managed Prince’s Paisley Park Studios, also co-founded the PRN Alumni Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to continuing Prince’s legacy of creativity and social impact. Chavez, a singer, songwriter, and poet, has collaborated with artists including Lenny Kravitz and Madonna, and released music under Prince’s Paisley Park Records label.
Their shared love for music and Mezcal sparked the idea for Las Melodías de la Luna in 2016. The duo later partnered with Rosario Ángeles, a young Oaxacan distiller known for blending ancestral mezcal-making traditions with innovative flavor techniques.
Since launching its first limited edition in 2024, Las Melodías de la Luna has earned international recognition, including:
- Double Gold / Best in Class Finalist, San Francisco Spirits Competition 2025 (Espadín expression)
- Gold, San Francisco Spirits Competition 2025 (Cacao expression)
- Top Ten Agave Spirits / Gold Medal Brand of Promise, Tequila Aficionado
- Silver Medal, San Diego Spirits Festival 2024
Chavez said their approach is about more than producing premium spirits; it is also about honoring heritage and sustainability. “Our vision is grounded in purpose,” she said. “From hand-harvested agave to small-batch production with no additives, everything we do supports the people and communities we work with.”
Las Melodías de la Luna also offers a line of branded merchandise, including hats, shirts, and candles, available online at melodiasdelaluna.com.
For Minnesota distribution, contact Jon Olson at Libation Project: jon@libationproject.com.
About Las Melodías de la Luna
Founded in 2022, Las Melodías de la Luna is a woman-owned spirits company dedicated to crafting authentic ancestral Mezcals that merge tradition, innovation, and artistry. Each bottle tells a story of cultural pride, sustainability, and connection from Oaxaca to Minnesota. Learn more at melodiasdelaluna.com