by Max Garrone | Nov 5, 2015 | Brands, Mexico in a Bottle, Mezcal Week, Panel Discussions, Tasting
When we said that our panel discussion on Friday, November 13th (you can tell, we’re not superstitious) at La Urbana would be about the Future of Mezcal we were serious. But our panel has been updated so that our crystal ball is that much clearer. We’re...
by Max Garrone | Nov 5, 2015 | Brands, Mexico in a Bottle, Mezcal Week, Panel Discussions, Tasting
Old Bus Tavern recently opened in La Lengua in San Francisco and is already making waves with incredible small plates, rotating taps of their own brews and many local breweries, and a wall of mezcal set smack dab in the middle of the bar. Brewers first, they’re...
by Max Garrone | Nov 5, 2015 | Brands, Mexico in a Bottle, Mezcal Week, Panel Discussions, Tasting
Berkeley’s stand out Oaxacan restaurant Comal has a great Mezcal Week line up. They are featuring a Mezcal de Alipus flight for $21. The flight includes: San Baltazar Guélavila – flowers and smoke San Juan Del Rio – pepper and spice San Andres...
by Max Garrone | Nov 5, 2015 | Brands, Mexico in a Bottle, Mezcal Week, Panel Discussions, Tasting
We are very excited to announce the finalists for our big Mezcalicious Cocktail Contest in partnership with the USBG and sponsored by Nuestra Soledad. On Monday, November 9th, the following bartenders will be shaking and stirring their stuff to win the title of the...
by Max Garrone | Nov 4, 2015 | Brands, Mexico in a Bottle, Mezcal Week, Panel Discussions, Tasting
Our Grand Tasting will feature a number of special tastings including the small and rare producers tasting and more to be announced. We’re happy to announce the next in the series, Ken Taylor’s look at The Unsung Espadin. Just remember, only the Mezcal...
by Max Garrone | Nov 3, 2015 | Brands, Mexico in a Bottle, Mezcal Week, Panel Discussions, Tasting
Cross posting from Mezcalistas: Small producers showcase at Mexico in a Bottle by susancoss on November 3, 2015 I am often asked – where is the best place to try mezcal in the Bay Area? And my usual reply is, well, my house. Logistics make it hard to actually have...