the distillation processes, and even the origin bottling (mezcal is produced in nine states in Mexico), is a way to make our stores stand out among other competitive options. 吀栀ese moments of connection not only strengthen ties with the community but also create a lasting emotional connection with our stores and our products. So, if you haven't yet ventured to try it, or if after reading this article you're eager to savor one, remember the saying: for everything bad, mezcal; for everything good, too; and if there's no cure, a liter and a half! "La Mezcaloteca" is the destination to experiment with mezcal if you visit Oaxaca. A tasting of 3 mezcals costs approximately $30. "Lalocura," a name that actually combines "Lalo" and "Cura" (Lalo is the diminutive of Eduardo, its founder; and Cura, in reference to the "bene昀椀ts" of mezcal for health), is a tribute to authentic artisanal mezcal. Isaac and his family have been cultivators and lovers of mezcal. It was fascinating to see how Isaac "tests" ways to improve the quality of agaves and how to make them grow healthy. 吀栀ere are agaves that take up to 20 years to mature and be ready to go through the distillation process. Unlike Tequila, whose designation of origin is precisely in Tequila, Jalisco, Mezcal originates in 9 states of Mexico. AABBAASSTOTO..CCOOMM MMAAYY/J/JUUNNEE 2 2002244 3737