Mezcal 101: A Casual Intro to Oaxaca’s Spirit

Curious about mezcal before you’re ready for a deep dive? This quick but informative intro is the perfect way to dip into Oaxaca’s iconic spirit.

In this intro tasting you’ll get the answers to the questions we hear all the time—

What’s the difference between mezcal and tequila?
What does “wild agave” mean?
Why does one mezcal taste smoky and another doesn’t?

You’ll learn to taste the difference between mezcals distilled in copper vs. clay, and cultivated vs. wild agaves—all while sipping some seriously good stuff brought to us by our collaborating Tlayudona hosts. If you love what you taste, we’ll know exactly where to send you for an authentic mezcal immersion experience!

This is your warm-up round—meant to whet your palate for one of Tlayudona’s more extensive experiences, whether that’s our urban mezcal tasting with our knowledgable host Samuel or a full-on mezcal immersion at a local palenque.

Come curious, leave happy!
Perfect for first-timers, the mezcal-curious, or anyone short on time but big on taste. Discounted rate when you sign up with a friend!

We are hosting catrin/a face-painting at our space concurrently, so this is also the perfect way to spend your time while you wait to get your face painted!