Craft Your Own Mezcal Tour in Oaxaca, Mexico

This guide contains everything you need to know to have an in On a budget! How to travel outside the city What to expect when you arrive at a *palanque* RecommendFions for the best spots to enjoy mezcal in Oaxaca city itself. Tips to enjoy mezcal in the city and back home. A glossary of mezcal terms.

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Jicara—

Palanques outside Santa Catarina Minas

Mezcal Lalocura

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This is regarded by several chefs and bartenders I met as the best mezcal in the region.

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Mezcalerias in Oaxaca City

After a long day of tasting and learning about mezcal, perhaps you’re ready to drink more mezcal.

Mezcalería In Situ

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This bar is woman-owned!

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Bonus:

Alfonsina

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Don’t miss this, it’s considered one of the best (non fine dining) meals in the world. Five course meals hover around $50 USD per person. **Message them on IG ahead of time to make a reservation.

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Glossary

Maguey

Jicara

Palanque

Espadin

Mezcla

Pechuga

Tobasiche, Tobala, Cuishe, Madrecuishe, — all types of mezcal named after the maguey

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gab Bonfiglio

📍Asheville, NC Your certified beer expert specializing in culinary, road trip, and budget travel. Beer, coffee, mezcal, and natural wine guides to come! Follow me on IG for photos of my latest adventures. Click the website icon to book a virtual beer class with me!

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