Monte Alban Mezcal, 70cl

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Feinman and Nicholas 1990) During this period and into the subsequent Early Classic (Monte Albán IIIA phase, c. Whether or not this is a clever marketing gimmick to distinguish it from tequila or an age-old tradition is a highly debated topic. In addition to the monumental core, the site is characterized by several hundred artificial terraces, and a dozen clusters of mounded architecture covering the entire ridgeline and surrounding flanks. Without further ado, here are all your questions about that little worm inside the bottle of tequila answered. I’m J Highland, and for over 30 years, I’ve been deeply immersed in the captivating world of Tequila, Mezcal, and other agave spirits.

Elites at several other centers, once part of the Monte Albán state, began to assert their autonomy, including sites such as Cuilapan and Zaachila in the Valle Grande and Lambityeco, Mitla, and El Palmillo in the eastern Tlacolula arm. Tequila can either be made in small batches or mass-produced, whereas mezcal is made on a much smaller scale with a traditional process.Civilians lived on residential terraces that coated the slopes of the mountain below the Main Plaza. People have said a lot of crazy things about the critter in the mezcal bottle, but the silliest belief is that you’re going on a psychedelic adventure. We also don’t really like being hoarded from one place to another all the time, you can’t hang around a place you enjoy longer, and when the guide sucks… Well, you’re screwed, because you still need to listen to him. For those seeking a budget-friendly Mezcal, this product will likely leave you incredibly dissatisfied, as it comes across as a cheap novelty liquor with a Tequila-like taste.

A notable feature of this mezcal is the inclusion of a worm, a traditional element found in bad mezcal bottles. The General Wine Company sources wines from all over the world, but with a particular focus on small, independent producers.Over 300 “Danzantes” stones have been recorded to date, and some of the better preserved ones can be viewed at the site's museum.