An interview with the best mezcal educator you can find in Oaxaca - Silvia Philion, proud owner of Mezcaloteca. Learn about her reality fighting the lurking tequilazation of mezcal and how she protects traditional mezcal and mezcaleros.

Silvia Philion, the emblematic feminine figure of Mezcaloteca, the mezcal tasting room in Oaxaca indulges us with tasting tips, succulent agave spirits and a lesson on traditional mezcal !

“Mezcal de Pechuga, yet another trend ?” Is a talk about tradition, production, meaning and flavours. Are big companies taking advantage of the Mexican mezcal heritage to create trends in the spirit world ? What’s true Pechuga ? How is it made ? We’ll find out in this article.

New article with exhaustive info on all agave species, their growing habits and the flavors and aromas each conveys. You will also get must-try mezcales !

We’ll go through Mezcal Capòn, a trendy product among the bigger companies, yet a traditional method we can find with legit brands like Real Minero. What does it take to make it ? How does it translate in the glass ?

Mezcal 101 - Part 1 - Beginner friendly - An extensive introduction on mezcal production and the main differences with tequila!

Dive into the extensive agave reproduction and learn about that succulent’s tricks to ensure a legacy, be amazed by the external elements contributing to agave diversity and learn fun facts about agaves !

Discover the story of the goddess Mayahuel, roam between legends, Mexican beliefs, mythology behind the agave and the cultural weight it has in every Mexican’s heart.