Mezcal Tasting in San Miguel
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I'm Mario from Oaxaca, and I am your tasting host.
Oaxaca is the home to the largest source of wild agaves in México from which Mezcal is made.. I've been deeply involved in the mezcal-agave culture for more than 12 years. Since I remember, I've been in contact with mezcal. My father learned this amazing spirit which is made all all over the State of Oaxaca. When I was living in Oaxaca I had a Mezcalería (Mezcal Bar), and I started the production of a documentary focused on the production and culture of Mezcal. As I started this investigation, I got to know many Maestros Mezcaleros from whom I learned. We offer you to taste and learn how to choose a great mezcal for your taste bud. |
Our San Miguel Mezcal Tasting Program:
You will learn the origins of mezcal and the importance of this drink in Mexico: The types of agaves used in making Mezcal (33), the unique process of making Mezcal, and the substantial differences between mezcal and tequila.
We'll start by explaining the protocol we will use to taste Mezcal involving appearance, smell, texture, and taste. It is a complete sensory immersion.
Mezcal is a very complex drink, and you will be challenged to identify the different flavors and notes. You will taste a variety of mezcales from our exclusive selection. You'll learn the difference between artisanal, ancestral, and industrial mezcal.
You will also experience my video of the Mezcal-making process to see the fascinating techniques used in transforming agave juice into the deeply spiritual spirit of Mezcal.
You will enjoy this experience so much.
We'll start by explaining the protocol we will use to taste Mezcal involving appearance, smell, texture, and taste. It is a complete sensory immersion.
Mezcal is a very complex drink, and you will be challenged to identify the different flavors and notes. You will taste a variety of mezcales from our exclusive selection. You'll learn the difference between artisanal, ancestral, and industrial mezcal.
You will also experience my video of the Mezcal-making process to see the fascinating techniques used in transforming agave juice into the deeply spiritual spirit of Mezcal.
You will enjoy this experience so much.
Mezcal Tasting Snacks
San Miguel Mezcal Tasting Program Notes
Our tastings are scheduled for a 90 minute duration but we almost always go on longer. After all, mezcal tasting is so much fun, nobody wants to stop.
We taste seven days a week! Yes, we are that passionate about mezcal.
The price is $800 pesos per person/ Mention this website and get a 20% discount.
We limit our tasting sessions to a maximum of 10 people.
Location: Venencia Restaurant, Zacateros 81b, Centro, San Miguel de Allende
Call +52 951 145 7991 for more information.
We taste seven days a week! Yes, we are that passionate about mezcal.
The price is $800 pesos per person/ Mention this website and get a 20% discount.
We limit our tasting sessions to a maximum of 10 people.
Location: Venencia Restaurant, Zacateros 81b, Centro, San Miguel de Allende
Call +52 951 145 7991 for more information.
Mezcal - the Most Complex Spirit in the World
Mezcal is spiritual and cultural and historic. Scientists date evidence of the first distillation back to Mesoamerican times. It is deeply woven into the fabric of Mexican culture. Mezcal is humble, rustic, brazen, fiery and romantic. It's used to celebrate the births of children, used to sanctify marriages and drank to commemorate the dead at funerals. It's used as medicine to heal the body and soul, and consumed in rituals to symbolize fertility and the return of the rainy season.
“Para todo mal, mezcal, y para todo bien, tambien,” which translates to “For everything bad, mezcal, and for everything good, too.” It's for celebration and for commiseration.
Everything about mezcal, Mexico's indigenous spirit from the biological diversity of the agaves (33 species), to the tiny differences in the way the liquor is made by the Maestro mezcaleros and the expressive flavors that result provides nuances and complexity of the spirit that is mind-boggling.
There are dimensions of Mezcal that that can't be explained by biology, rational facts or history. It is the overall sensory experience is creates and the emotions it evokes. It's a time and a place and a memory. It's knowing you'll never know every little detail of the spirit
Mezcal is made all over Mexico and within each region and state, production methods and traditions are different. Th largest concentration of of mezcal production is centered around the state of Oaxaca.
“Para todo mal, mezcal, y para todo bien, tambien,” which translates to “For everything bad, mezcal, and for everything good, too.” It's for celebration and for commiseration.
Everything about mezcal, Mexico's indigenous spirit from the biological diversity of the agaves (33 species), to the tiny differences in the way the liquor is made by the Maestro mezcaleros and the expressive flavors that result provides nuances and complexity of the spirit that is mind-boggling.
There are dimensions of Mezcal that that can't be explained by biology, rational facts or history. It is the overall sensory experience is creates and the emotions it evokes. It's a time and a place and a memory. It's knowing you'll never know every little detail of the spirit
Mezcal is made all over Mexico and within each region and state, production methods and traditions are different. Th largest concentration of of mezcal production is centered around the state of Oaxaca.
Learn More
Ultimate Mezcal 101 Guide
https://www.mezcalistas.com/mezcal-101/
How to Drink Mezcal
https://www.liquor.com/articles/how-to-drink-mezcal/
Slow Drinking
https://culinarybackstreets.com/cities-category/oaxaca/2021/slow-drinking/?mc_cid=ce26a35691&mc_eid=195813f7ce
The Holy Elixir
https://mexicoideas.com/mezcal-mexico/
Agave Varieties
https://mezcalphd.com/2012/05/how-many-agave-varieties-can-be-used-to-make-mezcal/
Mezcal's Cousins
https://cheersonline.com/2017/04/12/whats-the-difference-tequila-mezcal-bacanora-raicilla-and-sotol/
https://www.mezcalistas.com/mezcal-101/
How to Drink Mezcal
https://www.liquor.com/articles/how-to-drink-mezcal/
Slow Drinking
https://culinarybackstreets.com/cities-category/oaxaca/2021/slow-drinking/?mc_cid=ce26a35691&mc_eid=195813f7ce
The Holy Elixir
https://mexicoideas.com/mezcal-mexico/
Agave Varieties
https://mezcalphd.com/2012/05/how-many-agave-varieties-can-be-used-to-make-mezcal/
Mezcal's Cousins
https://cheersonline.com/2017/04/12/whats-the-difference-tequila-mezcal-bacanora-raicilla-and-sotol/