I first met Clayton Szczech of Experience Tequila a few years back when I was visiting the palenque of Alberto Morales and Wahaka Mezcal in San Dionesio Ocotepec. Little did I know that day that he was known as the Evangelist of Tequila! After a tour that included the fields […]
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VW Beetles aren’t the only tricked out small vehicles on the road in Oaxaca. While not allowed in the city, tuk-tuks (moto taxis)…
Today brings a guest post from Eduardo Belaunzarán, author of the Mezcaleando, a blog about all things mezcal. He is also connected with Wahaka Mezcal, one of our longtime friends here at Dave Miller’s Mexico. By far one thing I am always asked about when the subject turns to mezcal […]
Here’s the latest from Ed Draves, our resident Buffalonian and taster/reviewer of all of our mezcals. Brand… Mezcal Olla Zapoteca Category… Tobalá… 50% Alcohol Origin… Mitla, Oaxaca Tasting Notes… From Alejandro Gonzales, this mezcal is incredibly sweet and has a nice powerful and floral nose (brought visions of Springtime in my garden) rising from the glass […]
Recently the federal government of Mexico made an agreement with farm labor activists in the San Quintín Valley of Baja California Norte to subsidize their daily income. After a series […]
“There is no border when it comes to Mexican-American culture.” Those are the words of famed Mexican artist Roberto Gil de Montes. Gil de Montes is a long time friend and mentor to Los Angeles based artist Roberto Munguia. I’ve known Roberto Munguia for over 20 years, literally since he […]
Congrats to longtime Dave Miller’s Mexico amiga Cecilia Rios Murrieta on winning the Gold Medal at Festival 2015 DARDO, recently held in Mexico City. The prestigious award was given for […]
Congratulations Rey Campero Mezcal for winning the Gold at the recent Festival 2015 DARDO in Mexico City. The were awarded the Gold for their delicious Jabali . We’ve had their Jabali and can totally agree… it’s a winner! You can read our review and get our tasting notes here. On your next […]
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High in the mountains of the Sierra Norte, the village of Santa María Tlahuitoltepec sits perched on a ridge top in Oaxaca’s Mixe…
I love zoos. And there are a couple of great ones in Mexico. Now before you go all “The San Diego Zoo is the greatest zoo in the world,” hear […]
