Mezcal, Human Connection, and The Land

Wild Common has two missions. One is to bring traditionally-made agave spirits to the mountain and outdoor world we live in. The other mission is to bring people together to share moments while making a difference for tomorrow. Where these two missions meet you’ll usually find some really wonderful people.

One of the people that’s been on the Wild Common Journey for a while now is Jer Collins. Jer and Andy met during the wild west early days of Instagram. Back when the platform was more about stunning photography and creative expression and less about maximizing the algorithm (can you tell you we’re nostalgic for 2017 😂).

Both Jer and Andy were part of the climbing community and both used their artistic talents to tell stories. Andy’s talent was expressed through a camera lens, while Jer’s was through his sketchpad. Borrowing language from Jer’s website, his works are “complex, cerebral and whimsical drawings and maps.” Check them out, they’re really incredible.

Important for the Wild Common story, Jer and his partner Aimee love Mezcal. In fact, they’ve traveled through Oaxaca by bicycle. Visiting palenques and spending time getting to know the families that run them has been a highlight of their trips. The personal bonds that Mezcal helps foster is a shared passion between Jer, Aimee and our crew at Wild Common. 

Back at home and over a few copitas of Mezcal Ensamble, Jer sketched some of the desert landscapes that inspire and motivate him to adventure and get outside. We’re stoked to have been part of the creative process. 

Thanks for being on this journey with us. Salud!

Photo credit: Jer Collins and Aimee Gilchrist