Very knowledgeable and patient staff! Speaks fluent English. This bar is by appointment only so goto their website and reserve a 1 hr spot. The staff will ask for your desired taste and work with you to try different mezcals they have. You basically pay just for whatever you drink (no fee for the experience). She even let us do half a pour for more tastings. read more

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I feel so bad leaving this review because the guy who led my tasting was SO nice, but I just found that this was a really expensive experience that I didn't get much out of. The "informative" slash educational piece was maybe 10 minutes of basic knowledge about the production of mezcal. You can then decide between 3, 4, or 5 one-ounce pours of mezcal starting at $550 pesos and increasing from there. I ended up trying four mezcals and honestly didn't love any of them. I think one of my biggest qualms is that they were all warm - not just room temp but like notably warm. I probably would have liked them a lot more had they been a little chilled. Maybe mezcal isn't intended to be cool, so I'm fully acknowledging that this might just be my preference, but I found them nearly unpalatable because of it. They sell the mezcal by the bottle as well but I didn't end up buying anything. Overall I'm glad I tried it, but certainly wouldn't be back, and honestly I think you could easily do a "self led" mezcal tour for cheaper and get just as much out of it. read more

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If you're going to Oaxaca, check on their website to make a reservation as soon as possible! The spots fill up quickly! Jim G. and I were lucky enough to find one pop up on a very convenient day for us, so off we went! When you find the spot, there's a little buzzer you'll need to press so they buzz you in. Then head on up to the bar for your (mostly) private educational tour through mezcal. We spent a little more than an hour with Bastian, who was great! He asked both Jim G. and me many, many questions about what we do and don't like to drink and why. Doing this allowed him to tailor a tasting for each of us; and, if you read any of my reviews, you know we enjoy our libations, so of course we went with the 5 mezcal tasting (you can do 3, 4, or 5). As we were tasting and learning, Bastian asked for feedback and even changed what we were going to taste mid-journey. In a couple cases, he gave us some options (not that we knew what they were by name, but things like 'more bold' or 'same plant, different process,' etc). We learned a lot about mezcal, enjoyed ourselves, and walked out with three bottles--one for the room while we were in Oaxaca, and two to take home. I would go back again if in Oaxaca! read more

One of the first things you do when arriving in Oaxaca for the first time is to go to Mezcaloteca. You will learn so much about mezcal, and a lot about your own tastes matching up with this spirit. Reservations are required and can be made through their website. Bottles are also available for purchase. read more

"Mezcal Tastes Like Time" And there's simply no better establishment to authentically experience & learn the virtues of this indigenous​ agave nectar of the gods than at Mezcalogia. Owned by partners Siliva Philion & Marco Ochoa, this mezcaleria is run by some of the most soulful​ & studied mezcaleros in Mexico. Come if you have a​ thirsty mind & thirsty stomach...don't come here if you're looking for the worm. The experience starts when you make a reservation (highly recommended but not necessarily required depending on day/time). Grab your seat at the L-shaped bar where your host will begin a tutorial in an effort to find where your palate may land. And to help articulate the process you'll receive a sensory characteristics note card extolling all the flavors, aromas, visuals & tactile sensations you're sure to experience along the way. You'll also learn about the varied agave species, palenques & infamous Mezcal Maestros across the land...and if you have time I highly recommend booking a guided tour to visit nearby mezcal farms to see how the sausage is made to really complete the experience. As no two mezcals taste the same, you'll find yourself immediately thinking about making your next reservation after walking out the door! read more

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What little I knew of Mezcal before coming to Mezcaloteca was entirely determined by mass produced mezcal in the US. Our tasting involved 5 separate pours (a different 5 for each of us for a total of 10 unique pours) of regionally produced, traditional mezcals labeled with details of the craftsman that produced them, the type of maguey used, the total batch volume, as well as the process and materials used during distillation and fermentation. All of the mezcals we had were exceedingly complex and varied hugely and interestingly from one to the other. If you are a fan of spirits, you really need to give this a try, it will not disappoint. Mezcaloteca truly lives up to its name as a library of fine mezcals, and the broader history and context contained within each bottle. read more

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I have been here multiple times over the past few years, as part of "research" in Oaxaca. And what fun research this is. A beautiful space with passionate staff who know an awful lot about mezcal. And I'm so glad they do... unlike other places I've reviewed, this one is especially geared for education and travelers. Reservations only for a tasting. The last time we were there, a group of *hot euro-tourists was there (which made it nice), but also an older, elegant local couple. Take a few bottles to go. Guarantee they don't last until the end of your trip!! I recommend for any adventurous first-timer to Oaxaca. Or second-timer...or third... read more

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This was the best way I could think of to taste and compare different types of mezcal. My wife and I were each given our own tastings based on our personal preferences and how we liked each one we tasted. It felt like such a unique and personalized experience and gave me a greater depth of understanding about how to taste and appreciate mezcal. read more

The best tasting experience I have ever had including wines and tequilas. The service and friendliness was exceptional Knowledge of the artisasal mezcal was outstanding. For the best experience make your reservations here and enjoy read more

Hoa and Patricia are the best. Very knowledgeable. Excellent concept to learn how Mezcal are made. We went to several places and this is we preferred. read more

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Bastian guided us through the journey of a lifetime tonight. I'm sitting here still tipsy a few hours later after imbibing on some of the most delicious drinks I've ever had the pleasure of tasting (I mean, I did leave with 3 entire bottles so that alone should attest to how much I loved these drinks) and wishing I could try more and more and more and more and more. He asked my fiancée and I a few questions about our experience drinking: what we like to drink, flavor profiles, cocktails, etc. totally non judgmental about what we've tried and it's clear to me he (and the young woman who was there with him whose name I did t catch D:) is absolutely in love with the craft and magic that is mezcal. We had the 5 drink tasting and it lasted about 2 hours; words can't describe the joy I felt being able to try 10 unique different batches. It's so cool how they support local artisans in sharing their craft. Please take the time to make a reservation, get excited about the journey, and try some drinks here with an open mind. They are not for the faint of heart, but if you follow their instructions I'm sure you will feel a warmth no other alcohol could ever provide. With mezcal's fiery embrace, you'll head to your next destination a most happy camper :) read more

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Yes. Yes. Yes. This is a must-visit if you're in OAX to drink Mezcal. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and bilingual. Come for a sip or buy an entire bottle. The folks here are dedicated to mezcal education so if you have questions, they're dying to give you answers. Try everything and visit more than once if you can. Absolute gem of a bar! read more

This is a small bar dedicated to educating people about the wonders of mezcal.. Reservation only, you receive three different types of mezcal and a brief overview on the production and appreciation of Mezcal.. Staff is friendly, passionate and incredibly knowledgeable.. They make a point to seek out small producers of traditionally made mezcal and promote and support their efforts.. It's a wonderful place and should be among one of your first drinking stops in Oaxaca.. Reservations sound difficult but, we called about an hour before we came and they were happy to have us.. read more

Very organized and well developed presentation of the tasting. Very nice and knowledgeable staffing. Awesome selection of mezcal. They do make reservations for the tasting, but they took us in as a walk in. They give information on all the different kinds of plants and their origin. read more

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Walking into this place, you feel like you are in a fancy study or library of Mezcal. Their Mezcal is top notch. First things first, you'll need a reservation to stop by the tasting room.... Second, it isn't cheap - a tasting costs about $180 per person. The tasting lasts about an hour and you can really build a knowledge about different kinds of Mezcals and how they are made. The staff is very professional and informative. You can also buy many of the Mezcals, ranging from $350-1500 per bottle, so take note of what you like. read more

An amazing range of mezcals, served by the most knowledgeable staff, in a sophisticated, welcoming environment. I *love* this place. I spend as much time here as I do in my hotel room when I'm in Oaxaca. read more

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Such an informative great tasting. Our Spanish is not so great so the wonderful lady working guided us in perfect English on our tour of this incredible spirit. A tasting of 5 different mezcals took about an hour. read more

Enchanting little spot! We learned a ton about mezcal from the lovely hostess and both learned much more about our individual mezcal palates. Highly recommend this experience! (Don't forget to make a reservation) read more

We had a great time here the first night so we decided to go back again, even though we were only staying three nights. The variety of mezcals were amazing. We never got bored. Definitely the best mezcals in Oaxaca. Highly recommended! read more

Came here on a recommendation from a friend. Made an 8pm reservation and was excited to learn about mezcal. Sylvia asked us what type of spirits we liked so she could tailor some mezcal to our liking. Unfortunately Sylvia seemed to have a long day and seemed really tired. She recited her speech so unenthusiastically almost on autopilot. At that point it was really dull and none of us were into anything she was saying. We might as well had a recording of the different specimens of agave. In the end the choices she gave us were interesting and not anything I cared for and Sylvia was bored herself. Not worth the money or the time spent. A little music might help the ambience. read more

Come straight here to get educated about mezcal. The young woman who gave us our two-person tasting was highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic. There's a fantastic selection of small-production mezcals, and lots of info about them. Our tasting here made subsequent trips to other mezcal bars more fun, since we had a better idea of what we liked and what to order. The elegant, speakeasy atmosphere adds to the experience. read more

The mezcaloteca is an amazing place not only to enjoy and buy mezcal, but it's also the place where you will learn everything you need to know about this delicious drink. The service is amazing and you can really tell that everyone who works there know exactly what they are talking about. This guys have searched all around the state for the best mezcal and they will shared them with you in a place that is really cozy, warm and beautiful. The mezcal is not cheap but its not expensive either, and you can rest assure that you are spending your money in a fair trade establishment that will secure mezcal producers a just compensation for their work. read more

A very special place. A literal Mezcal "library"- with a large selection of great Mezcal. They have mostly "ancestral" Mezcal and have offerings from other Mezcal producing regions in Mexico- these can be hard to find, especially in Oaxaca. Sure, you can get some of the same Mezcal for cheaper in other establishments in Oaxaca but here you are paying for the ambiance (very private & calm), the knowledge of the staff and the amazing selection. read more