Mezcal and Mole Tasting Mexico City: 7 Pairings with Sommelier

Taste seven mezcals and their mole pairings, learning how different agaves shape what's in your glass.

A two-hour mezcal and mole tasting in Mexico City led by a certified sommelier, where you taste seven artisanal mezcals paired with seven traditional moles and discuss the characteristics of each agave variety. The sommelier-led format means you get the educational depth of a wine tasting applied to spirits and food, with printed tasting notes and the space to ask questions throughout. Vegan mole options are available. Minimum age is 18.

The experience

Seven mezcals, seven moles, and a sommelier who knows the difference between them. You'll taste Espadín, Cuixe, Madre Cuixe, Tobala, Tepeztate, Coyote, and a blend of Tobala and Tepeztate: each one paired with a mole prepared to let the flavors speak. The sommelier walks you through what you're tasting: how the agave shapes the spirit, what the mole brings to the pairing, why the combination works. You ask questions, share what you taste, and the conversation moves at your pace.

The tasting happens in a traditional space in downtown Mexico City, the kind of place where this knowledge lives. You get printed tasting menus with production notes and tasting guidance, so you're not trying to remember what you learned five minutes ago. Vegan mole options are built in, and the sommelier adjusts for dietary needs without turning it into a separate experience. The whole thing takes two hours: long enough to understand what you're tasting, short enough to fit into a day.

This is not a tour of a distillery or a market. It's a class in how to taste mezcal and mole the way someone who studies them does. You leave knowing what Tobala tastes like, why it costs more, and which mole it pairs with. You've met other people there for the same reason: to understand these drinks and foods at a level beyond the first sip.

What’s included

• Seven artisanal mezcals representing different agave varieties.
• seven traditional moles, with vegan options available.
• printed tasting menus with production notes and tasting guidance.
• snacks.
• sommelier-led instruction and discussion in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

Operated by Mezcal y Mole

Is this one for you?You'll taste seven mezcals from distinct agave varieties paired with regional moles, learning the sommelier-level distinctions that transform your next order from a guess into a choice.

Traveler reviews

4.80★★★★★★★★★★

46 verified traveler reviews

5 ★40

4 ★4

3 ★1

2 ★1

1 ★0

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What agave varieties will I taste in the mezcals?

The tasting includes seven mezcals made from different agaves: Espadín, Cuixe, Madre Cuixe, Tobala, Tepeztate, Coyote, and a blend of Tobala and Tepeztate. Each one is selected to show how the agave itself shapes the flavor of the spirit.

Are the moles suitable if I follow a vegan diet?

Vegan mole options are available and prepared with the same care as the traditional versions. Let the sommelier know when you arrive and they'll pair them with your mezcals.

What's included in the two-hour tasting?

The tasting includes all seven mezcals and seven moles, printed tasting menus with production notes and guidance, snacks, and the sommelier's instruction and discussion throughout. You're not buying drinks separately. Everything is part of the experience.

Do I need experience tasting mezcal or mole to join?

No. The sommelier leads the tasting as an educational experience, so you learn as you go. The format works whether you've tasted mezcal before or this is your first time.

What's the difference between this tasting and visiting a mezcal bar?

A sommelier-led tasting gives you the structure and knowledge of a wine tasting applied to mezcal and mole. You taste deliberately, learn why each pairing works, and discuss what you're experiencing. A bar is about drinking. This is about understanding.

Is this experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The venue is wheelchair accessible, with accessible surfaces and areas throughout, and public transportation options are available nearby.