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#1 ·
Is there someone in the Oaxaca area that speaks English and Spanish that has knowledge of the Mezcal business, that is to say someone that really knows Mezcal. I will be in Oaxaca at the end of October. I'm new here, this is my first question. Thanks.
 
#2 ·
I'm not a mezcal aficionado but often travel with one to Oaxaca. He finds, and samples, many single grower mezcals to try in and around Oaxaca City.
If I had a question about Oaxaca, I would probably go to Alvin Starkman. I believe that he sometimes posts to this forum.
 
#3 ·
Google San Felipe RV Park Oaxaca. American who owns it has a Mezcal brewery too. I've been following a couple traveling throughout Latin America with their son in a VW camper. Their website is called Bodeswell. They stopped at that RV park and owner sold them some of his premium stock, poured directly into their container from a large barrel. I don't know if he's willing to point you toward other sellers though. I seem to recall the Moon Handbook has some recommendations too.
 
#4 ·
As I said, I'm not a mezcal aficionado but do attend tastings with one. Even my unsophisticated taste capability can find a huge difference among mezcals similar to tequila.
Recently, there is significant focus on single field mezcal and especially those from higher altitudes. You can basically find mezcal almost everywhere.
I'd find an expert if you are truly serious.
 
#13 · (Edited)
When you visit Oaxaca, you will see alongside every road, maguey plants. Nearly every grower will have a stand or puesta somewhere along the road for your plesure.
In Oaxaca city there will be a number of tasting houses located near the central plaza.
If I were inerested in Mexcal, I would head to Oaxaca city and go tastesing. Your tongue will tell you what you like and don´t like. There is every kind of Mescal available-from pine and cedar to peach and cocoa. The choices are almost endless.
Just have fun and drink your adventure.
 
#15 ·
Hopefully what didn't come through in Dogs earlier post is the dreaded wine snob.
I have some very good friends that are into mezcal and tequila about as much as others are into single malt scotches. Not really my thing but I can really taste the difference of sipping "good" mezcals and tequilas versus OXXO supplied.
I would never denigrate someone that has such an interest whether I share it or not.
I think if "hairshirts" left in the closet, we might get more useful info and less cynicism.
 
#17 ·
Yes - contact Douglas French -


He is the owner of Scorpion Mezcal and San Felipe Campground and Apartment rentals in Oaxaca. San Felipe Campground.

As we are new posters, we are not allowed to post the link here but you can google San Felipe Campground and you will find it. From there you can get his his phone numbers, email etc.

Tell him Kate & Del sent you! Have a great trip here.
 
#18 ·
I found his web site..................



I found his web site, now just to get out to where he is located outside of Oaxaca, I hope there will be more people to check out.
Thanks for the information and your help.

Tell him Kate & Del sent you! Have a great trip here.[/quote] > sure thing!
 
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