Highlights of the Experience
- Meet Juan Oscar, Master Mezcalero
Discover the distillery’s history and personal stories directly from its owner, whose expertise and enthusiasm illuminate every stage of production. - Hands-On Artisanal Process
Harvest agave piñas, stoke the wood-fired stone ovens, and operate the traditional mill yourself—experience the true craftsmanship behind each bottle. - Exclusive Distillery Access
Wander through wooden fermentation vats and copper alambiques in a working mezcalería, seeing parts of the operation that casual visitors never access. - Guided Tasting with Local Pairings
Sample seven distinct mezcals, each introduced by Juan Oscar, alongside chapulines and orange slices dusted with sal de gusano. - Traditional Oaxacan Lunch
Enjoy a homemade meal of tlayudas, quesadillas, and authentic chicken mole—prepared on-site to complement your mezcal tasting.
Full Itinerary (description)
Pickup and Scenic Drive
Board our air-conditioned van in Puerto Escondido for a coastal journey to Las Garrochas Distillery.
Agave Harvest and Selection
Learn to distinguish wild and cultivated agave, then select the finest piñas under Juan Oscar’s guidance.
Stone-Oven Cooking
Help layer agave hearts in cone-shaped earth ovens and maintain the wood fire that gives mezcal its signature smokiness.
Traditional Milling
Turn the heavy stone mill by hand, extracting the sweet agave juices that form the base of the distillation.
Natural Fermentation and Copper Distillation
Observe natural fermentation in wooden tinas, then watch as the spirit rises and condenses in handcrafted copper stills.
Guided Tasting and Lunch
Relax in the tasting room for a flight of seven artisanal mezcals, each paired with local snacks, followed by a sit-down Oaxacan lunch.
What’s Included
- Round-trip transportation from/to your accommodation in Puerto Escondido
- Bilingual tour led by Juan Oscar (Spanish/English)
- Full hands-on participation in every production step
- Guided tasting of seven artisanal mezcals with traditional pairings
- Traditional Oaxacan lunch (tlayudas, quesadillas, chicken mole)
- Snacks (chapulines, sal de gusano, orange slices), coffee and water
- Travel insurance
