Oaxaca: Deep in the Heart of Mezcal Country Men's Journal
go to original September 30, 2013

Mezcal Oro de Oaxaca (marin alonso)

You can literally follow the smell of roasting agave hearts down the side roads, to small backyard stills. Cuervo country, this is not. At a time when its agave-based relation, tequila, is all about business and marketing, mezcal manufacturers are family-owned and bottled by hand.

Mezcal will take you into the heart of Oaxaca and give you a sneak peek at an increasingly cherished Mexican tradition. Quality mezcal is produced throughout Mexico, but it's woven into the fabric of Oaxaca, the capital city of the eponymous state, which is known for its art, cuisine, and spiritual traditions.

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