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Mezcalturismo = tourism whose purpose is or includes the tasting, consumption, or purchase of mezcal, often at or near the source
Mezcal (sometimes spelled ‘mescal’) is a distilled liquor made from the agave plant.
You can sample mezcal at most cantinas and restaurants. But where to go for taste-testing or to purchase a select brand? Here’s our guide to mezcalturismo in Oaxaca City, Guadalajara, and (in the future) other places in Mexico.
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Jalisco
Oaxaca
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
Mezcaleria 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.
Buy a bottle
La Cava
Gómez Farías #212-B
Embajador
Murguia #102, website
Los Amantes
Allende #107, website
Nicalaya
F.J. Mina #213
Mezcaleria Cuish
Diaz Ordaz #712 (between Arista and Zaragoza), Flickr
Union de Palenqueros de Oaxaca
Abasolo #510
Del Maguey
Alcalá #403, website
Markets
Inexpensive mezcal is available in bulk from a number of puestos near the Central de Abastos.
2020 Reactivation
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