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Mezcal Tours (Recorridos)
by Ron Mader

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Mezcal (sometimes spelled 'mescal') is a distilled liquor made from the agave plant. A strong smoky drink that symbolizes local culture and tradition, what tequila is to Jalisco, mezcal is to Oaxaca.

You can sample mezcal at most pubs and restaurants. But where to go for taste-testing or to purchase a select brand? Here's our guide to mezcalturismo in Oaxaca City and in the Central Valleys.


MEZCALTURISMO

As mezcal becomes more famous, visitors want to see where it is produced. If you care to see where mezcal is produced, it's easy to visit the mezcal factories near Mitla, Ocotlán de Morelos, San Dionisio and Santiago Matatlán.

OAXACA CITY CANTINAS

Los Amantes, Allende #107. Desgustación y arte. Website

La Farola, 20 de Noviembre #3, corner of Las Casas. This classic cantina was founded in 1916 and features the smooth, sweet taste of Rey Zapoteco.

La Casa del Mezcal, Flores Magon #209. Classic cantina.

La Alianza, Victoria #222. Good selection of curados.

Caminito al Cielo, Prolongación del Panteón #117. Quiet place on the east side of town.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - Oaxaca City hosts an annual Mezcal Festival during the Guelaguetza celebration in July.

RESTAURANTS

La Biznaga
Garcia Vigil #512, 516-1800
- Cocina mestiza and open daily 1-11pm.

Comala
Allende #109
- Try the Cometa brand

BUY A BOTTLE

La Cava
Gómez Farías #212-B, website

Embajador
Murguia #102, website

Los Amantes
Allende #107, website

Nicalaya
F.J. Mina #213

Qüish
Diaz Ordaz #712 (between Arista and Zaragoza), Flickr

Union de Palenqueros de Oaxaca
Abasolo #510

Del Maguey
Alcalá #403, websit

MARKETS

You can find quality mezcals Fridays and Saturdays at the Pochote Market. Brands include Real Minero, Sinai and Matateco. Less expensive mezcal is available in bulk from a number of puestos near the Centro de Abastos.

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AUTHOR

Ron Mader is the Latin America correspondent for Transitions Abroad and host of the award-winning Planeta.com website.


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