Mapping Mezcal

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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/rionmapLearn more about this episode of The Nectar Corridor at www.whetstoneradio.com, on IG and Twitter at @whetstoneradio, and YouTube at /WhetstoneRadio. Topics covered in this episode: Min 1:28: Meet Jorge Larson Guerra MIn 2:13: Diversity of biological resources Min 2:58: Research made for the map Mezcales and Diversity Min 3:30: Importance of Illustration and purpose of the map “Mezcales and diversity” Min 4:14: How the map “Mezcales and Diversity” was distributed Min 5:19: Mezcal: Denomination of Origin Min 6:19: Challenges and tools for independent mezcal producers Min 10:19: Networks of mezcal producers, researchers and government officials Min 11:55: Meet Rion Toal Min 12:52: Rion´s involvement in mezcal Min 14:19: Creation of the Association “Maestros del Mezcal” Min 16:07: Categories in the map of Mezcal producing regions of Oaxaca Min 16:54: Mezcal producing regions of Oaxaca: a tour of the map Min 28:36: Importance of research and information about producing regions

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