Oaxaca: 7 Mezcal-Mole Pairings with a Certified Sommelier
A 1.5-hour tasting led by a certified sommelier pairing seven mezcals with mole. The session covers how each mezcal matches the dish it is served alongside.
from $75.96 per guest.
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Seven mezcals, seven vegetarian moles, one certified sommelier. That is the whole idea behind this tasting from Mezcal y Mole Oaxaca, held at their premises in the Barrio de Jalatlaco and lasting about an hour and a half. Each pour is matched to a specific mole, so the point is comparison rather than quantity: how a Tepeztate reads against one sauce and an Espadín against another. The mezcal lineup also includes Destilado de Chocolate, Cuixe, Mexicano and Papalometl, which gives a wide view of how different agaves behave in the glass.
The operator describes this as a pairing tasting rather than a meal, and the portioning follows that logic. A welcome cocktail opens the session, then the sommelier walks the group through each match, with room for questions and discussion between pours. The moles are vegetarian and the operator notes vegan offerings, and a Spanish-language option exists for private groups. One reviewer described the explanations as technical and interesting, and another called the atmosphere professional yet relaxed, with plenty of back and forth.
It suits curious drinkers more than people looking for dinner. One traveller who stayed on afterwards praised the optional dinner at the same venue, which is arranged separately and paid on top. Come with an open palate and a willingness to talk, since the listing promises you will meet people from all over the world.
A few practical points before booking, drawn from the listing and from traveller reviews.
Common issues. The main limitation is scope: this is a tasting, and the listing says so twice, so anyone arriving hungry may leave wanting more. One reviewer suggested tortillas or small bites to dip in the moles, and the same reviewer noted the session was led by the sommelier's colleague rather than the sommelier himself. Dinner afterwards is a separate arrangement and a separate cost. Transport to and from the venue is not covered either.
A tasting. The listing is explicit that you receive a taste of each of the seven moles and seven mezcals, and that it is not a meal. A full dinner at the venue is an option afterwards, but it is not included and should be arranged by contacting the operator.
A welcome cocktail, tastes of seven vegetarian moles and seven mezcales, and guidance from a certified mezcal sommelier. Taxes and fees are included per the listing. Transport and the optional dinner afterwards are not.
It takes place at Mezcal y Mole, Calle del Salto 121-A in the Barrio de Jalatlaco. There is no pickup. You make your own way there and back.
The tasting runs 1.5 hours, held entirely at the one address. Add travel time to and from Jalatlaco on top of that if you are planning the rest of your evening.
Yes. The listing marks the experience as vegetarian with vegan offerings, and all seven moles in the pairing are handcrafted vegetarian versions. The agave spirits themselves are the other half of the pairing.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, per the listing. The booking page also shows a reserve now and pay later option if you want to keep plans flexible. Check the terms on your confirmation at the time of booking.
Live dates, times and prices are on the booking page.
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