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Mapping Mezcal

Mapping Mezcal

FromThe Nectar Corridor


Mapping Mezcal

FromThe Nectar Corridor

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Apr 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode we explore two maps: one on the diversity of magueyes and mezcal traditions throughout Mexico (created, among others, by Jorge Larson) and the other on the productive regions of Oaxaca and their local magueyes (created by Rion Toal).Both perspectives help us develop a better understanding of the great wealth of mezcal magueyes, landscapes, and traditions in Oaxaca and the rest of the country.We invite you to follow along with the maps to better understand the conversations.Jorge Larson's map: www.bit.ly/larsonmapThe Rion Toal Map: www.bit.ly/rionmapThe Nectar Corridor is a part of Whetstone Radio Collective from Whetstone Media - where storytelling lives. Whetstone produces original commissioned content that centers the perspectives of global majority populations and diasporas. The Nectar Corridor is part of Whetstone Radio Collective. Learn more about The Nectar Corridor here.Find show notes here.
Released:
Apr 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (11)

The Nectar Corridor explores the incredible world of mezcal, the most emblematic and diverse spirit of Mexico. Oaxaca-based host Niki Nakazawa takes us on an intimate journey through agave (known as maguey) fields, distilleries and the history of mezcal with the folks who live and breathe the spirit. The Nectar Corridor is part of Whetstone Radio Collective. Whetstone Radio Collective creates storytelling dedicated to food origins and culture, with original content centering the perspectives of global majority populations and diasporas. You can learn more about this podcast at whetstoneradio.com, on Twitter @whetstoneradio, on TikTok and Instagram @whetstonemedia and subscribe to our Spotify and YouTube channel, Whetstone Media, for more podcast content. You can learn more about all things happening at Whetstone at WhetstoneMedia.com. Learn about the extraordinary diversity of magueys and their roles in the ecosystem, experience fermentation and distillation of mezcal with producers in Oaxaca, and hear from conservationists, mezcal commercializers, farmers and historians about the past, present and future of mezcal. ¡Bienvenides y salud desde las tierras del maguey! To listen to the Spanish version, go to whetstonemagazine.com/el-corredor-del-nectar