THE STORY OF OUR INK

MARCADO 28 BLANCO LABEL
BY TATTOO ARTIST BILLY BACA, AUSTIN TX.

The Marcado 28 Blanco label was inspired by the unique and beautiful culture of Billy’s home state: a harmonious marriage of the Southwest and Mexican heritage known as Tex Mex.

  • The central image is a take on an Alebrije, a mythical creature composed of an amalgam of animals adorned with bold patterns and vibrant colors.
  • The Alebrije is a highly recognized and ubiquitous type of Mexican folk art. It represents the beauty, magic and whimsy of Mexico, embodying a connectedness to all that is creative and ethereal.
  • In the center is a sugar skull framed with a sunburst halo, which celebrates a departed loved one whose life is honored on the Day of the Dead.
  • You’ll also find a prickly pear nopal, a symbol of hope and endurance and a common sight in south Texas.
  • And, of course, the agave, yields many benefits, from medicinal to artisanal, and most notably, it creates the rich and delicious spirit we call Tequila.

This rich and mystical art is a beautiful companion to enjoying Marcado 28…sip and let your eyes travel through our label art for a communion of culture and flavor.

MARCADO 28 REPOSADO LABEL
BY TATTOO ARTIST EL SANDO, AUSTIN TX.

His years of study and passion for ancient Mayan art and Mesoamerican culture have led him to accomplish what is rare in an artist: an iconic style woven through an indigenous lens that is truly all his own.

The radiant central figure depicts Mayahuel, the Aztec goddess of maguey (agave) and fertility, enveloped in a halo of mystical energy. In a selfless act, she pours forth the essence of life, symbolized by the milk that spills from her being to create the tequila. Drunken rabbits crown her head while butterflies converge around her, serving as messengers between the living and the dead.

THE STORY OF OUR INK

MARCADO 28 BLANCO LABEL
BY TATTOO ARTIST BILLY BACA, AUSTIN TX.

The Marcado 28 Blanco label was inspired by the unique and beautiful culture of Billy’s home state: a harmonious marriage of the Southwest and Mexican heritage known as Tex Mex.

  • The central image is a take on an Alebrije, a mythical creature composed of an amalgam of animals adorned with bold patterns and vibrant colors.
  • The Alebrije is a highly recognized and ubiquitous type of Mexican folk art. It represents the beauty, magic and whimsy of Mexico, embodying a connectedness to all that is creative and ethereal.
  • In the center is a sugar skull framed with a sunburst halo, which celebrates a departed loved one whose life is honored on the Day of the Dead.
  • You’ll also find a prickly pear nopal, a symbol of hope and endurance and a common sight in south Texas.
  • And, of course, the agave, yields many benefits, from medicinal to artisanal, and most notably, it creates the rich and delicious spirit we call Tequila.

This rich and mystical art is a beautiful companion to enjoying Marcado 28…sip and let your eyes travel through our label art for a communion of culture and flavor.

MARCADO 28 REPOSADO LABEL
BY TATTOO ARTIST EL SANDO, AUSTIN TX.

His years of study and passion for ancient Mayan art and Mesoamerican culture have led him to accomplish what is rare in an artist: an iconic style woven through an indigenous lens that is truly all his own.

The radiant central figure depicts Mayahuel, the Aztec goddess of maguey (agave) and fertility, enveloped in a halo of mystical energy. In a selfless act, she pours forth the essence of life, symbolized by the milk that spills from her being to create the tequila. Drunken rabbits crown her head while butterflies converge around her, serving as messengers between the living and the dead.