His name is legend in the mezcal world, strangely appropriate given for the role he plays. Co-owner with Sandra Ortiz Brenna of the equally legendary In Situ mezcaleria in Oaxaca City. Ulises, Sandra, and In Situ are famous because they’ve been bringing incredible small batch mezcals to the attention of the world with incredible attention to the pedigree of each bottle and deep knowledge about all the processes, people, and myths that define the world of mezcal.
That’s all great and good but should you live somewhere on the west coast consider yourself truly blessed because Wahaka Mezcal is bringing Ulises through California, Oregon, and Washington later this month for a grand tour of mezcal establishments along the PCH. Tickets are now available to each of his tour stops from San Diego to Seattle. The Arte del Mezcal class is a full presentation on the history and development of mezcal while the “Meet and Greet” events are what they say, social mixers where you can chat about all the mezcal and non-mezcal topics that you can get into the conversation. Just note that you’ll see two preview events, Ulises’ actual tour doesn’t start until 10/19 in San Francisco.
Dive in, I know that you’ll regret not going. I’ve been counseled that there’s a slight chance that dates are subject to change but I’m sure you won’t lose your money because the reputable people at Wahaka are behind this tour. Here’s the full tour list:
Monday, October 19
“Arte del Mezcal” class by Ulises Torrentera presented by Wahaka Mezcal
La Urbana
661 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94117
6-9pm
Tuesday, October 20
“Arte del Mezcal” class by Ulises Torrentera presented by Wahaka Mezcal
Calavera
2337 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
1:30-3:30pm
Tuesday, October 20
Pairing/Dinner with Wahaka Mezcal & Ulises Torrentera “Meet and Greet”
Calavera
2337 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
4:30-8:00pm
Wednesday, October 21
“Arte del Mezcal” class by Ulises Torrentera presented by Wahaka
Mezcal (Industry only)
Cantina Mayahuel
2934 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116
2:30-4:30pm
Wednesday, October 21
“Arte del Mezcal” class by Ulises Torrentera presented by Wahaka Mezcal (Public)
Cantina Mayahuel
2934 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116
6-9pm
Thursday, October 22
“Arte del Mezcal” class by Ulises Torrentera presented by Wahaka Mezcal (public)
Guelaguetza
3014 W Olympic Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90006
6-9pm
Friday, October 23
“Meet and Greet” Welcome Party
Teote Restaurant
1615 SE 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
8-11pm
Saturday, October 24
“Arte del Mezcal” class by Ulises Torrentera presented by Wahaka
Mezcal (due to demand, pre-qualified Industry people only)
Teote Restaurant
1615 SE 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
10am-2pm
Sunday, October 25th
“Meet and Greet” Welcome Party
Liberty Bar
517 15th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
7-10pm
Monday, October 26th
“Arte del Mezcal” class by Ulises Torrentera presented by Wahaka
Mezcal (due to demand, pre-qualified Industry people only)
Mezcalería Oaxaca
2123 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA
11am-
Tuesday October 27th
“Arte del Mezcal” class by Ulises Torrentera presented by Wahaka Mezcal
Hilltop Kitchen
913 M.L.K. Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
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