About this Event
PANORAMA MEZCAL presents
PRE-SHIFT
Join us on Tuesday, March 11th for a special class and tasting of Tequila Cascahuin and Mezcal Mezonte, with our guests:
Chava Rosales - 3rd Generation Tequilero for Cascahuin
Pedro Jimenez- Founder of Mezonte Mezcal
Free Class and Tasting from 2:00 pm to 4:00pm
MEXI Brooklyn
149 North 9th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11249
This is a private RSVP ONLY event.
About Pedro Jimenez from MEZONTE
Pedro is a visual artist who utilizes experimental film and documentary as his tools.
His works have been exhibited at various alternative film festivals in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
In addition to his work in audiovisual media, he is a promoter of the traditional distilled spirits culture of Mexico. For over fifteen years, he has been promoting and working with mezcal producers from different regions of the Republic. Through establishing the first mezcaleria in Guadalajara in 2009 (Pare de Sufrir… Tome Mezcal) and creating the Mezonte organization, which is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and disseminating the culture of agave distillates in Mexico. He works with approximately 17 producing families from Jalisco, Michoacán, the Durango border region, Puebla, and Oaxaca.
He is the director of the documentary "Viva Mezcal" and has collaborated to create discussion forums for the proper legalization and understanding that these distillates deserve. He has worked hand-in-hand with producers, academics, and activists, forming an active network to strengthen this culture. Likewise, he has given conferences, seminars, and tastings in Mexico and abroad on the importance of what these distillates represent and their preservation.
About Chava Rosales from Cascahuin
Third generation master distiller Salvador Rosales Trejo better known as Chava.
Since 1904, Tequila Cascahuín has been a reliable and revered protector of traditional tequila production. It’s distinguished today amid the renaissance of historically made tequila for its longevity as a producer, the quality of the raw agave used in production, and the distinctive and authentic flavors of its distillates—in short, the superior standards and quality of its tequila. Chosen by founder Salvador Rosales Briseño, the name “Cascahuín” has pre-Hispanic roots, meaning “hill of light” or “celebration on the hill.”
about Panorama Mezcal
Since 2014, @panoramamezcal is dedicated in offering a harmonious blend of traditions, heritage, and tastes celebrating Mexican-derived spirits and cultivating a devoted community deeply connected to Mexican culture and commerce. Through its branches—including Bartender Legion, Panorama Takeover, Panorama Pop Ups, Panorama Mexico, and the Panorama Mezcal Festival—Panorama Mezcal brings these stories to life, enriching the narrative of Mexican spirits for industry folk and novices alike. In addition, these 5 branches has orchestrated Panorama Mezcal in offering a wide spectrum of events ranging from vibrant soirees to educational seminars. With a monthly reach of around 180K impressions, this support has propelled the Panorama Mezcal Festival into a celebrated reality, fostering strong relationships with over 100 agave brands and drawing crowds of 300+ attendees. At the core of its mission, Panorama Mezcal is committed to upholding respect for Mexican spirits and the individuals who uphold their traditions.
José María Dondé Rangel, former Bartender and Beverage Director Cosme/Claro, started Panorama Mezcal in 2014 as a pathway to promote and educate the cultural aspects of distilled Mexican spirits. Through educational tastings, Panorama Mezcal offers a unique experience collaborating with an array of experts in the agave field who project a deep passion for Mexico’s well known spirits industry.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mexi, 149 North 9th Street, Brooklyn, United States
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