Gerry furthsides archives page 7 of 54 local food eater. The bar boasts over 180 different mezcals, and often hosts evenings featuring a representative of a particular brand, with healthy samples of the product served, and featuring a botana made by ulises partner sandra ortiz brena. D mezcalaria, cultura del mezcal, the cult of mezcal farolito ediciones, 2012 is the third edition, first bilingual englishspanish, of the seminal 2000 publication by author ulises torrentera. Tobalas form is different than the maguey espadin sword or maguey azul blue. Your advanced assignment is to visit at actual mezcaleria. Sep 30, 2015 agave, encyclopedia of mezcal, making mezcal. One of the coowners is author journalist ulises torrentera. Its home to macurichos, a 55yearold, familyowned operation. Ulises torrentera at the restaurant madre in torrance.
He is also somewhat of a personal mezcal hero for me his writing captures not only his incredible knowledge of mezcal. It is a small, difficult to cultivate agave, and has very distinct flavor characteristics. Gerry furthsides archives page 6 of 53 local food eater. You are undeserving of oaxaca city if you spend only three days there. Apr 23, 2012 i was excited to learn that a little mezcaleria had opened inside of one of my favorite bars in oaxaca txalaparta. In order to understand how people use our site generally, and to create more valuable experiences.
Where to sip the best mezcal in oaxaca, mexico the mazatlan. In situ might be my favorite mezcaleria in oaxaca, not only the owner ulises torrentera is. The mezcaleria is only open during the day from 1 to 7pm but its an extraordinary addition to the world of mezcal because it is run. However, by no means, this is a comprehensive guide. Jul 25, 2019 oaxaca, mexico, is wellknown as the home of mezcal. Ulises has spent the last couple decades touring palenques of the different regions of oaxaca and beyond. He is also somewhat of a personal mezcal hero for me his writing. Farolito mezcal is the exported brand from the infamous in situ mezcaleria in oaxaca city. Farolito papalometl comes from the prestigious collection of ulises torrentera, owner and operator of in situ mezcaleria in oaxaca city. I couldnt describe the difference between tobala and tepeztate, and.
Ulises torrentera has produced a comprehensive and thorough book regarding the historical and anthropological origin of mezcal in mexico. The mexican state of oaxaca is the capital of mezcal, one of the worlds most complex and misunderstood liquors. Ulises torrentera, owner of the tiny mezcaleria, in situ, was pouring me a glass from one of his 180 bottles of mezcal, each labeled with a dangling paper tag marked with the name of the maguey plant from which it is made. Informacion sobre mezcales, eventos, aplicacion y actividades del maestro ulises torrentera y su. Farolito mezcal is the exported brand from the renowned in situ mezcaleria in oaxaca city. Using organic, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, the restaurant offers approachable and shareable dishes such as ceviches. Ulises torrentera at his mezcaleria txalaparta in oaxaca. Most know that its made from the agave plant, just like tequila, but tequila.
But threeday is a great framework to be selective about your drink spots. Mezcaleria tobala is also available to rent for private functions. Heres a guide to sampling the best bottles in oaxaca city and a quick trip into the country. Oaxaca, mexico, is wellknown as the home of mezcal. It was my first night in oaxaca and my third mezcal. The three day drink guide for oaxaca city the tipsy muse.
Jun 16, 2016 how the mezcal boom is threatening wild agave mezcals growing popularity has led to a boom in demand for bottlings made with rare, wild agave varieties. Unlike tequila, mezcal can be produced with numerous different agaves. Whislers is already super cool, so you should be hanging out there anyway whislers opened just over a year ago in this building dating back to 1917 its been a cleaners, a pizza. The mezcaleria is only open during the day from 1 to 7pm but its an extraordinary addition to the world of mezcal because it is run by ulises torrentera, the writer and author. Its proprietor, ulises torrentera, is known to track down mezcals from the rarest of agaves. The mission is bringing quality traditional mezcals into this world. Torrentera delves deeply into the historical and cultural uses of agave beverages, quoting an archive of diverse references which tell the stories of. Mezcalaria, cultura del mezcal, the cult of mezcal farolito ediciones, 2012 is the third edition, first bilingual englishspanish, of the seminal 2000 publication by author ulises torrentera. Jun 27, 2015 one of the coowners is author journalist ulises torrentera.
Where to sip the best mezcal in oaxaca, mexico the. Farolito is curated by ulises torrentera and is limited edition ancestral mezcal made with wild and farmed agaves from different regions of oaxaca. The tobala maguey is found growing naturally only in the highest altitude canyons in the shade of oak trees like truffles. All of the mezcal in the mezcaleria, as well as the mezcal bottled under the farolito brand, are curated by mezcal legend ulises torrentera. Philion, who poured sidebyside tastes of wild and cultivated tobala. Luis banuelos has been playing in mezcaleria tobala for five years and it has been an honor having his presence in our special bar. How the mezcal boom is threatening wild agave mezcals growing popularity has led to a boom in demand for bottlings made with rare, wild agave varieties. There is a debate going around in the mezcal community yes, there is a community for pretty much everything are you a member of the arods homeopathic treatments club.
Jul 26, 2019 gerry furthsides ulises torrenteras mission to put a spotlight onto authentic, artisan mezcal has transformed the reputation of this spirit formerly regarded as a peasant drink. The perfect spot to host anything from a spirits tasting class to a birthday gathering. The mezcaleria is only open during the day from 1 to 7pm but its an extraordinary addition to the world of mezcal because it is run by ulises torrentera, the writer and author of several books and essays about mezcal. The bar boasts over 180 different mezcals, and often hosts evenings featuring a representative of a particular brand, with healthy samples of the product served at rock bottom prices, including a botana. All of the mezcal in the mezcaleria, as well as the mezcal b. Mezcalerias in oaxaca flourish in quantity and diversity. This is a great first place to get yourself educated on mezcal. You could probably tell them apart easily, but thats probably because of what. Join facebook to connect with ulises torrentera and others you may know. Head to the village of santiago matatlan, a mezcal hub about an hour from downtown oaxaca city. The book is highly opinionated on the one hand, yet on the other contains a wealth of both historical and contemporary facts about agave, mezcal and.
Where to sip the best mezcal in oaxaca, mexico wine. Ulises torrentera serving mezcal at his bar mezcaleria in situ. His name is legend in the mezcal world, strangely appropriate given for the role he plays. Rachel signer on the dangers of overharvesting these plants, and the producers who are taking a stand against it. Ulises torrentera, who has recently released an updated english language version of his book, mezcalaria, the cult of mezcal, said cocktails are the fanciest manner to degrade mezcal. I was excited to learn that a little mezcaleria had opened inside of one of my favorite bars in oaxaca txalaparta. Where to sip the best mezcal in oaxaca, mexico wine enthusiast. His visits to the united states from his native oaxaca are now a big event. Tobala single village mezcal the tobala maguey is found growing naturally only in the highest altitude canyons in the shade of oak trees like truffles.
Farolito horno comes from the prestigious collection of ulises torrentera, owner and operator of in situ mezcaleria in oaxaca city. Oct 02, 2018 it was my first night in oaxaca and my third mezcal. San francisco spirits competition 2017 marca negra is on a mission. Gerry furthsides ulises torrenteras mission to put a spotlight onto authentic, artisan mezcal has transformed the reputation of this spirit formerly regarded as a peasant drink. On the evening of january 15, 2016, during the busy san antonio cocktail conference weekend, tequila aficionados mike morales was invited to sit in on mezcal historian and author ulises torrenteras arte del mezcal class and discussion. Mezcales, ulises torrentera in situ has 420 members. The company seeks out agave spirits from small distilleries across mexico and bottles them in small batches. Aug 07, 2019 its proprietor, ulises torrentera, is known to track down mezcals from the rarest of agaves.
Culinary tours of oaxaca, mexico, is a unique culinary concept. Aug, 20 i have also seen purist views which suggest mezcal should not be consumed in cocktails. In order to understand how people use our site generally, and to create more valuable experiences for you, we may collect data about your use of this. Originally published on 10202014 at oaxaca mezcal and pulque. Oaxacas potent secret, mezcal is born of time, tradition and a. Mezcales, ulises torrentera in situ public group facebook. D mezcalaria, cultura del mezcal, the cult of mezcal farolito ediciones, 2012 is the third edition, first bilingual englishspanish, of the seminal 2000 publication by author ulises torrentera the book is highly opinionated on the one hand, yet on the other contains a wealth of both historical and contemporary facts. Ulises torrenteraauthor of mezcaleria, and owner of insitu mezcaleriaclaims he has seen mezcal production with 36 different types of agave.