The Dos Hombres brand guide
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul’s brand makes two mezcals in Oaxaca and two tequilas in Jalisco. Explore the makers, production methods and bottle prices.
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The brand
Dos Hombres expanded from Oaxaca mezcal to Jalisco tequila
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul launched Dos Hombres in 2019, after working together on Breaking Bad. It began with mezcal from Oaxaca and expanded into tequila in 2026. The celebrity connection brought the brand its initial attention; the mezcal itself comes from the Velasco family’s work in San Luis del Río.
The four expressions are Espadín and Tobalá mezcal, plus Blanco and Reposado tequila. Both mezcals use agave cooked in an earth pit. The tequilas use Azul agave (A. tequilana) cooked with steam. An Añejo tequila is announced for 2027 and is not part of the current four-bottle range.
People & ownership
The founders, the makers and the investor
Bryan Cranston & Aaron Paul
Co-founders
The Breaking Bad actors founded Dos Hombres in 2019.
Gregorio Velasco Luis
Mezcal maker
Makes both the Espadín and Tobalá mezcals in San Luis del Río, Oaxaca.
Julio Cova
Tequila maker
Makes Dos Hombres tequila in Amatitán, Jalisco.
Constellation Brands
Minority investor
Bought a minority stake in Dos Hombres in June 2021.
For the wider celebrity-brand picture, see our celebrity tequila and agave spirits list. Cranston and Paul’s real brand is also separate from Zafiro Añejo, the fictional tequila in Breaking Bad.
Four bottles, two spirits
The Dos Hombres range
Two mezcals from Oaxaca and two tequilas from Jalisco.
Flavor notes below are the maker’s descriptions.
- Joven
Espadín
42% ABV
Unaged
$55–65US shop price
Agave: Espadín agave
Apple, mango, sapote and a light smoky finish.
- Joven
Tobalá
45% ABV (pictured release)
Unaged
$350US shop price
Agave: Tobalá (A. potatorum)
Bottle: Cream ceramic, brown lettering and a wooden presentation box.
Plum, flowers, chocolate and light smoke.
- Blanco
Blanco
40% ABV
Unaged; rested 30 days after distillation
$40–45US shop price
About $40US suggested retail · April 2026 launch · 750 mLRelease details
Cooked agave, citrus, black pepper and cinnamon.
- Reposado
Reposado
40% ABV
3 months in oak; 30 days settling
$50US shop price
About $50US suggested retail · April 2026 launch · 750 mLRelease details
Cooked agave, orchard fruit, oak and baking spice.
How it is made
How Dos Hombres is made
Mezcal: roasted agave, stone milling and copper stills
Gregorio Velasco Luis makes both Dos Hombres mezcals in San Luis del Río, Oaxaca. Espadín agave is harvested after six to eight years, cooked for about four days in an earth pit, then crushed with an animal drawn stone wheel.
The crushed agave ferments in wooden tubs for seven to ten days before copper distillation. Tobalá uses a different agave variety and is also unaged.
The Velasco family also makes Legendario Domingo’s Espadín in San Luis del Río. 1
Tequila: Azul agave and a blend of cooking methods
Julio Cova makes the tequila in Amatitán, Jalisco. Its Azul agave is cooked using a 75% autoclave and 25% brick oven split, followed by a roller mill.
Fermentation lasts 72–96 hours in open stainless steel tanks with wild yeast. Double distillation uses stainless steel first and copper second. Blanco rests for 30 days; Reposado spends three months in first fill American oak followed by 30 days settling.
Where is Dos Hombres made?
Dos Hombres mezcal is made in San Luis del Río, within Tlacolula de Matamoros municipality, Oaxaca. Its tequila is made in Amatitán, Jalisco. Tequilera TAP (NOM 1614) is its registered tequila producer.
Mezcal: San Luis del Río, Oaxaca
Both mezcals are made by Gregorio Velasco in San Luis del Río.
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Tequila: Amatitán, Jalisco
Tequilera TAP makes the tequila in Amatitán, Jalisco, at NOM 1614.
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What it costs
Dos Hombres bottle prices
Blanco costs about $40–45, Reposado about $50 and Espadín about $55–65 in our US price check.
Tobalá costs about $350. A second listing at about $375 was sold out.
| Bottle | Suggested retail (USD) | Shop price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Espadín | — | $55–65 |
| Tobalá | — | $350 |
| Blanco | $40April 2026 launch | $40–45 |
| Reposado | $50April 2026 launch | $50 |
Prices are subject to change.
Price sources and details
US bottle listings, checked October 3, 2026. Tax and delivery are extra.
- Old Town Tequila: Blanco, about $45 (750 mL). In stock online.
- Old Town Tequila: Reposado, about $50 (750 mL). In stock online.
- Old Town Tequila: Espadín, about $55 (750 mL). In stock online.
- Old Town Tequila: Tobalá, about $375 (750 mL). Sold out.
- ABC Fine Wine & Spirits: Blanco, about $40 (750 mL). Check selected store.
- ABC Fine Wine & Spirits: Tobalá, about $350 (750 mL). Check selected store.
- ABC Fine Wine & Spirits: Espadín, about $55 (750 mL). Check selected store.
- Sip Tequila: Espadín, about $65 (750 mL). In stock; check delivery.
- Suggested US retail: Blanco, $40; April 2026 launch. Brand announcement
- Suggested US retail: Reposado, $50; April 2026 launch. Brand announcement
The Dos Hombres bottle sold at Costco is Espadín mezcal. See our Costco tequila and mezcal guide for warehouse price examples.
Is Dos Hombres additive free?
Yes, according to Dos Hombres: its Espadín and Tobalá mezcals and Blanco and Reposado tequilas contain only agave and mountain spring water.
Sources and earlier records
The two mezcals
Dos Hombres Espadín vs Tobalá
Both are unaged mezcals made by Gregorio Velasco in San Luis del Río. Tobalá uses a different agave and is bottled at a higher strength; it also costs roughly six times as much.
| What changes | Espadín | Tobalá |
|---|---|---|
| Agave | Espadín (Agave angustifolia) | Tobalá (Agave potatorum) |
| Alcohol | 42% ABV | 45% ABV |
| Flavor notes | Apple, mango, sapote and light smoke | Plum, flowers, chocolate and light smoke |
| Bottle | Clear glass | Cream ceramic bottle and wooden box |
| US shop price | About $55–65 | About $350 |
Flavor notes: Dos Hombres. Tobalá strength and presentation refer to the pictured release. Prices checked October 3, 2026; see the price notes above.
Is Dos Hombres Tobalá worth $350?
For drinking value, we would spend less on another Tobalá. The cream ceramic bottle, brown illustrated label and wooden box make this an attractive gift for a Dos Hombres fan, but the price is difficult to justify if you mainly want to explore the agave.
Tobalá accounted for 1.78% of Mexico’s certified mezcal production in 2025. It was the third individually listed agave category, after Espadín and Cenizo. It is much less common than Espadín, but there are plenty of producers working with it. 3
Quiéreme Mucho Tobalá, for example, was offered at about $60 in our October US check, close to the price of Dos Hombres Espadín. It also comes in a decorated ceramic bottle. We would start there before paying $350 for Dos Hombres. 4
Dos Hombres still includes Tobalá in its range, and retailers continue to offer bottles. It has appeared in limited releases; the 400-bottle figure associated with the 2020 batch describes that release, rather than all Tobalá ever made by the brand. 5
Comparison sources
- Legendario Domingo: San Luis del Río Espadín, Velasco family.
- CRT producer register, September 2026, NOM 1614.
- COMERCAM 2026 report, page 7: certified 2025 production, measured at a common 45% ABV. Blends and other agaves are separate groups.
- Suds & Spirits: Quiéreme Mucho Tobalá, 750 mL, about $60 sale price, October 7, 2026. Listed as shipping within 24 hours. Tax and shipping are extra; the shop also states an approximately $8 signature fee. This is one shop’s offer.
- Dos Hombres Tobalá, current range; Mezcal Reviews, maker and 2020 batch DH-T02.
Quick answers
Questions about Dos Hombres
Is Dos Hombres tequila or mezcal?
Dos Hombres makes both. Its current range includes Espadín and Tobalá mezcal from Oaxaca, plus Blanco and Reposado tequila from Jalisco.
Is Dos Hombres a good mezcal?
Espadín is the more reasonably priced introduction to Dos Hombres, at about $55–65 in the US. Its maker describes fruit and light smoke. At about $350, Tobalá is a much harder value proposition; the comparison above explains why we would try a less expensive Tobalá first.
Who founded Dos Hombres?
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul founded Dos Hombres in 2019. Constellation Brands bought a minority stake in June 2021.
How strong is Dos Hombres?
Blanco and Reposado tequila are 40% ABV, Espadín mezcal is 42%, and the Tobalá release shown here is 45%. Strength can vary by release or market.
Is Dos Hombres additive free?
Yes, according to Dos Hombres: the brand says its two tequilas and two mezcals contain only agave and mountain spring water.
Is Dos Hombres the tequila from Breaking Bad?
No. Dos Hombres is the real brand founded by Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul. Zafiro Añejo is the fictional tequila shown in Breaking Bad.
Sources and photographs
Product facts and flavor notes: the producers linked below. Retail price sources appear beside the price comparison. Bottle photographs: brand and importer sources.
- Dos Hombres: HomeChecked 2026-10-03.
- Constellation Brands: minority investment, 17 June 2021Checked 2026-10-03.
- Dos Hombres: MezcalChecked 2026-10-03.
- Dos Hombres: EspadinChecked 2026-10-03.
- Dos Hombres: TobalaChecked 2026-10-03.
- Dos Hombres: TequilaChecked 2026-10-03.
- Dos Hombres: BlancoChecked 2026-10-03.
- Dos Hombres: ReposadoChecked 2026-10-03.
- INEGI: San Luis del Río locality recordChecked 2026-10-03.
- Dos Hombres tequila launch and suggested pricesChecked 2026-10-07. Brand announcement, April 9, 2026. US suggested prices: Blanco $39.99; Reposado $49.99.