Ulises torrentera has produced a comprehensive and thorough book regarding the historical and anthropological origin of mezcal in mexico. Most know that its made from the agave plant, just like tequila, but tequila. Your advanced assignment is to visit at actual mezcaleria. But threeday is a great framework to be selective about your drink spots. Unlike tequila, mezcal can be produced with numerous different agaves. All of the mezcal in the mezcaleria, as well as the mezcal bottled under the farolito brand, are curated by mezcal legend ulises torrentera. All of the mezcal in the mezcaleria, as well as the mezcal b. Oaxaca, mexico, is wellknown as the home of mezcal. You could probably tell them apart easily, but thats probably because of what. May 29, 2015 in situ is generally considered the most respected mezcaleria in oaxaca.
He is also somewhat of a personal mezcal hero for me his writing captures not only his incredible knowledge of mezcal. 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. Jul 25, 2019 oaxaca, mexico, is wellknown as the home of mezcal. Where to sip the best mezcal in oaxaca, mexico the. Mezcaleria tobala is also available to rent for private functions. 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. Mezcales, ulises torrentera in situ has 420 members. 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. Aug 07, 2019 its proprietor, ulises torrentera, is known to track down mezcals from the rarest of agaves. Aug, 20 i have also seen purist views which suggest mezcal should not be consumed in cocktails. 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. His visits to the united states from his native oaxaca are now a big event. Gerry furthsides archives page 6 of 53 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 at rock bottom prices, including a botana.
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. Farolito mezcal is the exported brand from the infamous in situ mezcaleria in oaxaca city. Its proprietor, ulises torrentera, is known to track down mezcals from the rarest of agaves. Farolito horno comes from the prestigious collection of ulises torrentera, owner and operator of in situ mezcaleria in oaxaca city. The mexican state of oaxaca is the capital of mezcal, one of the worlds most complex and misunderstood liquors. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Using organic, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, the restaurant offers approachable and shareable dishes such as ceviches. Originally published on 10202014 at oaxaca mezcal and pulque. Ulises torrenteraauthor of mezcaleria, and owner of insitu mezcaleriaclaims he has seen mezcal production with 36 different types of agave. Farolito is curated by ulises torrentera and is limited edition ancestral mezcal made with wild and farmed agaves from different regions of oaxaca. 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.
Gerry furthsides archives page 7 of 54 local food eater. Its home to macurichos, a 55yearold, familyowned operation. Oaxacas potent secret, mezcal is born of time, tradition and a. How the mezcal boom is threatening wild agave punch. 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. 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. In order to understand how people use our site generally, and to create more valuable experiences. 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.
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 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. Mezcales, ulises torrentera in situ public group facebook. Informacion sobre mezcales, eventos, aplicacion y actividades del maestro ulises torrentera y su.
Where to sip the best mezcal in oaxaca, mexico the mazatlan. 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. Ulises has spent the last couple decades touring palenques of the different regions of oaxaca and beyond. Tobalas form is different than the maguey espadin sword or maguey azul blue. Join facebook to connect with ulises torrentera and others you may know. Philion, who poured sidebyside tastes of wild and cultivated tobala.
Rachel signer on the dangers of overharvesting these plants, and the producers who are taking a stand against it. Oct 23, 2014 as part of an ongoing series of collaborations today were publishing alvin starkmans run down of mezcalerias in oaxaca published on his blog earlier this week. One of the coowners is author journalist ulises torrentera. However, by no means, this is a comprehensive guide. Ulises, sandra, and in situ are famous because theyve been bringing. I was excited to learn that a little mezcaleria had opened inside of one of my favorite bars in oaxaca txalaparta. The mission is bringing quality traditional mezcals into this world.
Where to sip the best mezcal in oaxaca, mexico wine. Oct 02, 2018 it was my first night in oaxaca and my third mezcal. Ulises torrentera at his mezcaleria txalaparta in oaxaca. Farolito mezcal is the exported brand from the renowned in situ mezcaleria in oaxaca city. Jun 27, 2015 one of the coowners is author journalist ulises torrentera. The three day drink guide for oaxaca city the tipsy muse. 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. Sep 30, 2015 agave, encyclopedia of mezcal, making mezcal. The perfect spot to host anything from a spirits tasting class to a birthday gathering. In situ might be my favorite mezcaleria in oaxaca, not only the owner ulises torrentera is. The tobala maguey is found growing naturally only in the highest altitude canyons in the shade of oak trees like truffles.
You are undeserving of oaxaca city if you spend only three days there. Head to the village of santiago matatlan, a mezcal hub about an hour from downtown oaxaca city. Mezcalerias in oaxaca flourish in quantity and diversity. Apr 23, 2012 i was excited to learn that a little mezcaleria had opened inside of one of my favorite bars in oaxaca txalaparta. 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. He is also somewhat of a personal mezcal hero for me his writing. Where to sip the best mezcal in oaxaca, mexico wine enthusiast. Luis banuelos has been playing in mezcaleria tobala for five years and it has been an honor having his presence in our special bar. Ulises torrentera serving mezcal at his bar mezcaleria in situ. Farolito papalometl comes from the prestigious collection of ulises torrentera, owner and operator of in situ mezcaleria in oaxaca city. Heres a guide to sampling the best bottles in oaxaca city and a quick trip into the country.
Culinary tours of oaxaca, mexico, is a unique culinary concept. I couldnt describe the difference between tobala and tepeztate, and. This is a great first place to get yourself educated on mezcal. Coowner with sandra ortiz brenna of the equally legendary in situ mezcaleria in oaxaca city. 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. The company seeks out agave spirits from small distilleries across mexico and bottles them in small batches. 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. Torrentera delves deeply into the historical and cultural uses of agave beverages, quoting an archive of diverse references which tell the stories of. It is a small, difficult to cultivate agave, and has very distinct flavor characteristics. Ulises torrentera at the restaurant madre in torrance.
It was my first night in oaxaca and my third mezcal. 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. 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. San francisco spirits competition 2017 marca negra is on a mission. His name is legend in the mezcal world, strangely appropriate given for the role he plays.
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