Mexico City: Tequila and Mezcal Museum Tour with Tasting
1.Mexico City: Tequila and Mezcal Museum Tour with Tasting
At the Museo del Tequila y el Mezcal in Plaza Garibaldi, a bilingual guide such as Ricardo, Maria, or Victor explains agave, production, and Mexican drinking culture. You tour the exhibits, taste one blanco, one reposado, and two mezcals, then browse the shop and restaurant.
“Ricardo was extremely knowledgeable. As a novice tequila drinker from the United States, I found it fascinating to learn about the traditions of tequila, how it originated, and how it has evolved over time. Ricardo walked us through every step of the process — from the history and families who first created tequila, to the marketing and branching out of some of the most famous producers. The tasting itself was an incredible experience. Sampling different tequilas back-to-back was eye-opening, as it allowed us to truly notice the differences in quality, flavor profiles, and styles. Ricardo was very attentive, patient, and thorough in answering all of our questions. Overall, this was…”