Mexican traditions with mezcal It is said that mexicans always find a reason to celebrate, and an example of this is the peculiar complicity we have with death, a relationship that has been the cause of great admiration and astonishment around the world due to the traditions that we have around La Catrina. A celebration of our country that comes…
By agave, by aging or elaboration process Currently, there is a boom in manufacturing and consumption of mezcal, which has encouraged the proliferation of its culture and even it's regulation. Therefore, the classification of mezcal is divided into three: agave type, resting time, and elaboration process. Agave type This classification takes into account the species that were used for its…
Celebrar es apreciar el mezcal No cabe duda de que septiembre es el mes más mexicano. Cuando nos reunimos a celebrar el grito acompañados de la comida y bebida que hacen tan grande a México, reconocemos el esfuerzo iniciado hace siglos para crear nuestra propia identidad, y dar a nuestras tradiciones el lugar que se merecen. Entre ellas, la producción…
The art of drinking mezcal without the cons "Mezcal doesn't get you drunk, it makes you magical," says the popular expression among the lovers of this distillate. And how to deny it? Among its many virtues, it has a power that seems too good to be true: it does not give hangover. Or at least not like other alcoholic drinks.…
The great agave distillates In general terms, one could consider Tequila to be a type of mezcal, since it comes from the cooking and distillation of maguey. But no, each one is unique. The main differences that make each one a significant drink lie mainly in its origin and elaboration. Origin Mezcal is a pre-Hispanic drink that can be…
In a glass, in a jícara, in a votive candle holder or in a shot glass? Mezcal was drunk from tecomate jícara, a small wooden vessel, which helps to oxygenate and maintain the temperature of the distillate. It was also used to be drunk in a votive candle holder, and then it was served in restaurants and bars in shot…
An equal of whiskey and cognac For distillates to be recognized worldwide, it is necessary to consider the complexity and richness of flavors, as well as the quality. Mezcal meets all the requirements to be placed at the level of whiskey and cognac. If we compare mezcal with the renowned distillates from France and Scotland, we can find that the…
Una complicidad que nació en las costas de Oaxaca La complejidad del mezcal nos ofrece un sinfín de posibilidades para disfrutar: solo, en cóctel, acompañado de otra bebida o experimentando con texturas y sabores a través del maridaje con comida. Y para temporadas como esta es imposible no saborear el mezcal con mariscos, un maridaje que surgió gracias a la…
Consejos para disfrutarlo con todos los sentidos Tomar mezcal es una experiencia sensorial que debe ser apreciada lentamente. Desde el momento que es servido, los sabores, los aromas, el perlado, el color reflejan el proceso y la dedicación con la que está hecho. Para reconocer cada una de las cualidades características de este destilado, te compartimos algunos consejos: 1.- Si…
A la altura del whisky y el cognac Para que los destilados sean reconocidos mundialmente, es necesario considerar la complejidad y riqueza de sabores, así como la calidad. El mezcal cumple con todas los aspectos para ser colocado a la altura del whisky y del cognac. Si comparamos al mezcal con los reconocidos destilados de Francia y Escocia, podemos encontrar…