My Bacanora journey: the legacy within
This is the third part of a three part series from contributor Bryan Orozco and his journey to discover his family’s Bacanora legacy. Be sure to read part one and two if you haven’t already! The sun has just set and
On the road to Granados and my bacanora roots
Part two of a Journey into Bacanora Country. Read part one of the journey. The next morning after the wedding, slurping the last of my caldo de caguamanta, a popular hangover remedy in Hermosillo consisting of a thick broth of onion,
Journey to my Bacanora roots
Part 1 of a three part series by Bryant Orozco. There was a time in my past where I almost loathed going to Sonora, where my notion of privilege and appreciation of traveling were nonexistent and I preferred to spend my
COVID-era innovations in Oaxaca’s service industry has it reimagining its post-pandemic future, now
I would say that survival is the best measure of success in any pandemic, and it is an imperative that is not achieved alone. In Oaxaca, during COVID-19 times, I have seen an incredible amount of innovation, support, and resilience
In Situ: Investing In Community & Education In 2020
It’s difficult to convey in words just how special In Situ is. Nothing short of a Oaxacan institution, owners of the infamous mezcaleria, Ulises Torrentera and Sandra Ortiz Brenna are two of the most knowledgeable, and humble, people you can talk
Tres Colibrí Cooperative and small production mezcal
With the pandemic halting tourism and hospitality sales, many mezcalero/as are struggling. Maestra Sósima Olvera Aguilar had to move out of her bodega in Oaxaca city, and on top of that, while moving her truck was stolen. This vehicle was
Demystifying Charanda: One Of Mexico’s Most Recognized Rums
On our last trip to Michoacan we were lucky enough to spend an afternoon with proprietor siblings Miriam & Fernando Pacheco, as well as importer William Scanlan, of Charanda Uruapan. From walking the cane fields, to getting up close and
Mezcalistas goes on a Tequila trip
The Fortaleza industry trip to Tequila has a reputation as one of the most fun ways to explore the agave-spirit focused region just outside of Guadalajara, Jalisco. After experiencing it for myself, I can see why. The trip was packed
Mezcalistas took me to Michoacán and all I got was this Vibora Mezcal
Just kidding. But we did get a lot of snake infused mezcal. The first Mezcalistas trade tour headed to Michoacán last week and it was a blur of cupreata, corundas and electrolit. We were joined by a mix of industry
A different kind of mezcal tour
As you may have noticed, we launched our first mezcal tours this year. In December we’re headed to Michoacán and we just announced our February trip to Durango. We’ll also be launching San Luis Potosí and possibly Puebla later this