Mezcal library with curated tastings by experts. Reservations essential.
Reforma No. 506, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Get directions
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"A mezcal-focused tasting and educational venue highlighted as one of the best places in the city to sample various styles and flavors of mezcal and to learn about the spirit's traditions and production." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The best way to dive into mezcal is to sip pours side-by-side like a wine tasting. Mezcaloteca, an appointment-only tasting bar, provides an intimate seated experience for comparing small and limited production mezcals you’ll never find outside of Mexico. Whether you want to compare varieties (think Pinot Noir versus Grenache), different production methods (ancestral versus copper), or different regions (Oaxaca versus Michoacan, you’ll get around 90 minutes to do it. The knowledgeable, English-speaking staff guides you through the differences after letting you kiss each spirit three times before jotting down impressions and tasting notes." - Lauren Mowery
"If you really love mezcal, you must visit Mezcaloteca while you’re in Oaxaca. Book a tasting room in advance and learn how to taste traditional mezcals, how they’re made, and get a primer on the different agaves used. There are no brands here—only the products of around 120 mezcal masters. " - liliana lopez, kylie han
"For a broad sampling of mezcals from Oaxaca and beyond, make reservations at Mezcaloteca, a private bar and library offering more than 100 mezcals and educational tastings."
"If you really love mezcal, you must visit Mezcaloteca while you’re in Oaxaca. Book a tasting room in advance and learn how to taste traditional mezcals, how they’re made, and get a primer on the different agaves used. There are no brands here—only the products of around 120 mezcal masters. " - Liliana López
