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Mezcal laced musings….

Agave Cartel. 2015

Hola! Well well well…. I never thought i’d be sitting here writing a blog, but here we are. Most of you guys are aware of my borderline obsessive compulsive passion for Mexico, it’s culture and people, and most importantly the liquid which comes from the land. I have spent the last 8 or so years…

Durango Part 2: Palenques, Production and Tasting. Lots of tasting…..

Durango Part 2: Palenques, Production and Tasting. Lots of tasting….. One really cool thing i have noticed here in Durango, is the diversity of production techniques and the over-all range of flavour profiles these mezcaleros are able to produce.  Honest, hard-working, no-bullshit passionate people. They make fantastic juice, and they give a fuck about it. This…

Durango: The Unknown Heartland of Agave

Durango: The Unknown Heartland of Agave Admittedly, with all the years I’ve spent travelling through Mexico, surfing and chasing agave spirits i have never been to Durango, that was mistake number one. It’s fucking awesome. Now for those who don’t know, Durango is located in North-Western Mexico, it is the 4th largest state with the…

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