Sep 19, 2019 | Tasting Notes
Tradition exists for a reason. In this case it’s blending the tails into the body of the mezcal to bring the ABV down which also contributes to the flavor. Details • Location: Santiago, Matatlan • Agave: Domesticated espadín • Maestra Mezcalera: Karina Abad •...
Sep 12, 2019 | Tasting Notes
You could drink this for days and never get tired. It’s a great exemplar of the mezcal craft. Details • Location: Mengoli de Morelos • Agave: Madrecuixe • Maestro Mezcalero: Victor and Emanuel Ramos • Quantity: 263 bottles • ABV: 52.3% Nose Fresh mintiness about...
Sep 5, 2019 | Tasting Notes
The Los Nahuales Special Edition No. 3 sings of balance and diversity, reflecting the ensemble of agaves within. Details Location: Santiago MatatlanAgaves: 48% wild tobalá, 26% upland espadín, 13% wild tepextate, 13% sierrudo (agave americana)Maestro Mezcalero: Joel...
Sep 4, 2019 | Denominación de Origen, Law
It’s been almost a year and half since NOM 70 was implemented and we’re finally beginning to see one major part of the roll out on our bottles – the inclusion of a qr code on the hologram. While several brands in the market include detailed information on their...
Sep 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
In our world of Mezcalistas events, mezcal, and the people who make it, are stars of the show and the mezcal tasting experience the raison d’tat. But mezcal does not exist in a vacuum and therefore the celebration of Mexican culture, food, music, and history is...
Sep 4, 2019 | Bars and Restaurants
It’s so nice to find agave clubs evolving along with great bar talent as they open their own bars. The corner of 24th and Utah used to host one of the city’s numerous Jack’s bars which was one of the great shot-and-a-beer institutions and then evolved into a...
Sep 3, 2019 | Brands, Cocktails, Products, Tasting Notes
If you look closely at many a mezcal bar you’ll find three bottles of Mexican amari that really stand out from Royal Vallet in Mexico. The Fernet-Vallet, Amargo-Vallet, and Granada-Vallet are imported by Jacob Lustig of Haas Brothers which is also responsible for Don...
Aug 29, 2019 | Bars and Restaurants
I was really sad to hear that Chicago’s Quiote and downstairs mezcaleria Todos Santos have closed. We’ve worked with both closely at Mexico in a Bottle in Chicago and have always enjoyed their hospitality. Quiote, helmed by chef Dan Salls delivered an amazing Mexican...
Aug 27, 2019 | Events, Oaxaca, Tastings
That’s the title of this video promoting “Vive Mezcal,” a new mezcal event in Oaxaca scheduled for this coming September 12-14th. As you can see the video is heavily business focused, very well produced, and culminates with a candle lit hipster celebration. What’s...
Aug 27, 2019 | Michoacan, Travel
Exploring mezcal country is always exciting– winding up and down mountain roads, taking in the impossibly breathtaking vistas from cliff sides as new expansive landscapes open up on the road ahead. Getting lost and asking for directions, or letting an inner...
