Part 1: Mezcal’s Untold Past, Soaring Present, and Fragile Future
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Journey Through Mezcal Traditions
This chapter recounts a personal journey into the heart of mezcal culture during the 1990s, highlighting the experiences of a family bicycle pilgrimage and the traditional practices of mezcal production in Sola de Vega. It contrasts historic mezcal transportation methods with modern conveniences, emphasizing the dedication of mezcaleros who once traveled long distances with donkeys, while reflecting on the changes in the mezcal trade landscape.
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