What is Sotol?
Often times lumped together with mezcal and called the next big thing, what do we really know about sotol? Contributor Felisa Rogers walks us through the history, process, rules and regulations to explain what sotol is.
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Mexican Cultural Institute
March 24th, 2025
Washington, DC
Bridgeport Art Center
April 27th, 2025
Chicago, IL
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June 5-9, 2025
Durango, Mexico
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September TBD, 2025
Phoenix, AZ
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November 10th, 2024
San Francisco, CA
Mezcal Tasting Notes
Learn more about flavors, aromas and background production for mezcals, raicillas, bacanoras and sotols in the market today.
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La Remilgosa Durango Maguey Verde Tasting Notes
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La Remilgosa Durango Sotol Tasting Notes
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Mal de Amor Madrecuishe / Coyote Tasting Notes
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Mal de Amor Cuishe/Tepeztate Tasting Notes
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