Experience a guided tasting of Mexico’s best-kept liquid secrets—from smoky mezcal to bold regional wines—in San Miguel De Allende. Savor gourmet tapas as you learn from a certified sommelier who shares stories behind every pour. This is your chance to taste rare spirits, ask anything you want, and discover flavors you won’t forget.
“Try this one—smell the smoke,” our sommelier said, holding out a glass of mezcal that caught the afternoon light. We were gathered around a long wooden table in a quiet corner of San Miguel De Allende, the kind of spot where you can hear distant church bells and laughter from the plaza outside. The first sip was earthy and sharp, nothing like tequila back home. I noticed how everyone leaned in closer, eager for the next story behind each bottle.
We moved from mezcal to sotol and then to bacanora—each spirit with its own wild background and flavor. Our guide explained why raicilla tastes almost peppery, and how posh is still made by hand in Chiapas. The room smelled faintly of agave and citrus, with little plates of canapés arriving just when we needed them. I liked how the sommelier didn’t rush us; she answered every question, even the odd ones about aging barrels or why some bottles had wax seals.
If you’re into wine, there’s a whole section on Mexican reds and whites too. I learned which regions are getting international attention now—plus a few tips on what to look for at local shops. By the end, my notes were full of names I’d never heard before, and my palate felt like it had traveled across half of Mexico without leaving that cozy room.
You’ll try several traditional Mexican spirits like tequila, mezcal, sotol, bacanora, raicilla, and posh. There’s also a selection of Mexican wines if you’re interested.
Yes—gourmet tapas and canapés are served alongside the drinks so you can pair flavors as you go.
No experience is needed! The sommelier explains everything clearly and answers questions at any level.
The venue is wheelchair accessible throughout, including entrances and restrooms. Strollers and service animals are welcome too.
Your experience comes with expert guidance from an international sommelier, plus tastings of both spirits and wines unique to Mexico. You’ll enjoy gourmet tapas along with bottled water throughout the session—and when it’s time to relax between pours, there’s always another plate or story coming your way.
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