The Nectar Corridor explores the incredible world of mezcal, the most emblematic and diverse spirit of Mexico. Oaxaca-based host Niki Nakazawa takes... more
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In this episode, we speak with Cynthia Villalobos from Aventureros del Mezcal and Jesús Espina Ortiz from Archivo Maguey about... more
In this episode we talk with Raúl Guerrero about pulque, a maguey-based fermented drink that has its origins in pre-Hispanic... more
This episode we take a spiritual journey through the rituals that accompany mezcal. Niki meets with Mar de Cortés and... more
In this episode we explore two maps: one on the diversity of magueyes and mezcal traditions throughout Mexico (created, among... more
In this new episode, we cover the history of mezcal from the mid-1900s to the present day. We speak with... more
In this episode, we discuss regulation and current state of mezcal production, particularly in northern Mexico.We speak with Luis Loya,... more
In this episode, we learn the significance of "the nectar corridor" and what it reveals about the relationships between soil... more
In part two of "What's in a Mezcal?", we continue our tours with producers Eduardo Angeles and Cuca Cortez. We... more
What goes into making mezcal? In this first of a two-part episode, we learn about the life cycle of the... more
Welcome to The Nectar Corridor, a podcast where we explore the incredible world of mezcal. In this first episode, we... more