Given that many bars and restaurants are currently closed due to coronavirus, at the time of reporting, we asked bartenders to provide links to Venmo accounts or GoFundMe campaigns to help support them, as well as the venues with which they are affiliated. WebTraditionally, mezcal has been considered a smokier cousin to tequila, but there are many types of mezcal and mezcal brands to explore, all of them with their own unique spin on the great spirit. Just off the dining room is the palenque (distillery), where a solar-powered tahona, or half-ton stone wheel, crushes the agave hearts into a vinegary pulp; the fibers are then placed in giant wooden barrels to allow the sugars to turn to alcohol. Smoky, complex flavor, vegetal notes. Not much aroma, slight green pepper. You get a great plate of mole with shredded chicken and rice; maybe some quesillo, tortillas, tlayudas. Your advanced assignment is to visit at actual mezcalera. I have not tried it because I struggle with the price given that this is from an unknown mezcalero. There are also dozens of different agaves used in mezcal. function z(b,c){var a,d,e=c.getAttribute("data-pagespeed-url-hash");if(a=e&&! Los Amantes won two bronze awards in last years World Spirits contents, and they are popular in both Mexico and the U.S. Their mezcals are on the lower end (40-42 proof) but they still have their charm and the Los Amantes distillery and tasting room is one of the most beautiful in Oaxaca. Real de Oaxaca Silver is a perfect balance of espadn agave flavors and light smoke. Its home to Macurichos, a 55-year-old, family-owned operation. Once distilled, mezcal is around 45 to 50 proof. There are very few small tequila producers out there anymore, overrun as they are by folks like Jose Cuervo and Herradura, but there are hundreds upon hundreds of artisanal mezcal makers. Sombra Joven Mezcal Artesanal 11. Related reading: The Worm and How It Set Mezcal Back 50 Mezcaloteca also functions as a ngociant operation. Del Maguey has such an incredible relationships with their producers, and I think this product is not only great, but I feel like I can trust and know exactly how the people and ecosystem making this mezcal are treated. Ryan Lotz, Beverage Director, Traveler Street Hospitality, Boston, Donate: Bar Mezzana Gift Cards, Shore Leave Gift Cards. A visit to Mezcaloteca is an educational experience, complete with maps, reference books, visual aids and knowledgeable servers.