Valles Centrales de Oaxaca: tequila journey in 8 Stops

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Valles Centrales de Oaxaca

Espadín, wood smoke, and Zapotec heritage.

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Valles Centrales de Oaxaca Intense

In the Valles Centrales of Oaxaca, Espadín ripens for most of the world's Mezcal. Around Santiago Matatlán and Santa Catarina Minas, Zapotec families still distill over open fire.

1Region & HistoryPalenques & Protection

2Agave & SoilEspadín & Wild Agaves

3Altitude & ClimateAltitude & Dry Season

4Cooking & MillingEarthen Pit & Tahona

5Fermentation & DistillationClay & Copper

6AgingYoung & Pechuga

7TastingSmoke & Jícara

8Food & DrinkTlayuda & Fiesta

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