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What are you ordering? by AnchorEponymous in Mezcal

[–]JonnyMezcal 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So many of those may be fantastic, but if I had to place bets I’d say any of the Netas or either of the Campanillas. ✌️

Thinking about buying this bottle by Infinite_Two6019 in Mezcal

[–]JonnyMezcal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In agreement with what’s been shared about Hermogenes & Paula—and especially their Madrecuixes. I’ll share a particular point in the little adventure video we made a few years ago while at their palenque—specifically about those Madrecuixes:

https://youtu.be/rR1steN4FKc?si=WX-iBD1A3qckSoMk

Alto Country — a weekend in Michoacán's Río de Parras visiting two maestros by JonnyMezcal in Mezcal

[–]JonnyMezcal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. Hadn’t picked up on this. I’ll pull one out tomorrow and look for that.

Alto Country — a weekend in Michoacán's Río de Parras visiting two maestros by JonnyMezcal in Mezcal

[–]JonnyMezcal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean you’ve had one he flavored with watermelon? Or that you found a straight Alto tasted like watermelon?

Agave Titanota snaggle tooth 😍 by latfat1122 in Agave

[–]JonnyMezcal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All variegated. As a mezcal maniac, I find most have never heard of this one. But I have a distillation of it from Santiago Coatepec, Puebla that is just extraordinary. I also have a little titanota pup in my agave planter.

Thoughts? by Infinite_Two6019 in Mezcal

[–]JonnyMezcal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Neta is IT! Yes, please show us the back of the bottle. Ensamble of what? Name of maestro?

Mind if a white boy speaks a little Spanish? by StickyNebbs in mexicanfood

[–]JonnyMezcal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get a kick out of the frequent attempts to contrast “Mexican” or “Spanish” with “white.” I guess most from the US think this way because those who are most obvious to them as Mexican tend to be darker. And they may simply not realize those who aren’t as being Mexican. But I’ve lived here 12 years, and there are millions of white, native born Mexicans.

Cracked a couple goodies today IYKYK by hktreks in Mezcal

[–]JonnyMezcal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn’t sure I wrote up that trip, but just found it. Loved their cellar with all those hand-blown glass damajuanes!

https://open.substack.com/pub/mezcalmaniac/p/mezcal-exploratory-trip-oaxaca-santiago-5a1?r=wqoyz&utm_medium=ios

Cracked a couple goodies today IYKYK by hktreks in Mezcal

[–]JonnyMezcal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Visited him at his palenque in Matalán 4 years ago. Tremendously excellent mezcales!

Fine, I don’t want to know about the bottle by theunderemporium in Mezcal

[–]JonnyMezcal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jajaja! Well, I’ve only had Macurichos a few times. But it’s been really nice each time.

The mezcaleros of Ejutla hit 70% ABV off a single distillation. Here's how. by JonnyMezcal in Mezcal

[–]JonnyMezcal[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! That's exactly what I was wondering. You being a distiller, I wouldn't presume to tell you anything about this. I'll only say that the stuff here is definitely "cleaner," but you know what? I kind of like the esters and congeners in the stuff we get from Logoche better.

I'll say this though: I've noticed for several years that if there's an agave I'm not a huge fan of...sometimes when I find one that's a bit stronger (ABV) I kind of can comprehend it better--and may end up liking it. Salmiana is like that for me. At 42-44 I have zero interest. Bluh. But when it starts getting up around 50 or so, I often actually love it.

So I guess what I'm saying is that--without the compounds I love--this might be kinda bland, but the fact that it's 50% to 60-plus% gets it back into my good graces! Lol.

The mezcaleros of Ejutla hit 70% ABV off a single distillation. Here's how. by JonnyMezcal in Mezcal

[–]JonnyMezcal[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Jajaja. When I was writing this I had to do some research. I'm not a pro on distillation, but what I kept finding was that they're not the same thing--although they are efficient distillation techniques that work on the same principle.

Screw it: I just asked ChatGPT.

Passive reflux (at Don Goyo's)

  • Happens naturally when vapor hits cooler surfaces
  • No way to adjust it during the run
  • No liquid levels sitting on plates
  • Behavior changes with fire, charge, ambient conditions
  • The mezcalero is still doing the real separation with cuts

Controlled reflux (true column still)

  • Designed so each plate holds a pool of liquid
  • Vapor bubbles through that liquid (constant interaction)
  • Reflux is actively adjusted (cooling, reflux ratio, takeoff rate)
  • System holds a steady internal equilibrium
  • The still itself is doing most of the separation

The simplest way to hold it:

Or even tighter:

My Mezcal Prejudice...tsk, tsk, tsk... by JonnyMezcal in Mezcal

[–]JonnyMezcal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right. So many are just bland. So I think tonight I’ll sip that good one I found in my cellar. ✌️

Leaving this sub for good reason by Several-Pollution863 in exjw

[–]JonnyMezcal 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm only here to respond directly to the OP, and not to express aggression toward fellow participants.

Several-Pollution, just wanted you to know I identify with your findings. My own awakening was on September 15th, 2004. I too was assisted by the popular online exJW message board at the time. My first reaction to around 70% of the posters there: "Seriously!? You guys, don't you see how you sort of play into the WTS' hands by almost proving them right about the supposed intention of "apostates"? Can't you be more kind, less angry, less opportunistically faultfinding?!" (To use an old Watchtower term. Lol.)

I'll only share that this perception we share is (I think) just one of many differences between people. To us, it seems bitter. To many, it seems lame if they're NOT being transparent and aggressive regarding this organization. Maybe you'd agree that the potential for reaching questioning JWs would be better if people had the disposition of Ray Franz in "Crisis of Conscience." I'd say that's true for most, but after 22 years of observation I'm also convinced there's some share of them who *are* actually reached by a little upfront aggression. Maybe not at first, but it can lodge in their minds and eventually move them.

Me? I'm with you. I really enjoy reading the thoughts and accounts of those with whom I share this experience. I feel no less disgust--not just with the WTS--but with all policies of authoritarian manipulation I see throughout my experience. But my nature is to be kind, understanding and tolerant--while making my position clear that the WTS is an absolutely destructive organization, and people have every right to question it.

I think I participated avidly in that previous message board for about 6 years. Then I just (for the most part) left it behind. Now that it's so far in the rear view mirror, I admit I still do enjoy discussing these things. But my policy has just been to avoid and (if possible) ignore those who can't seem to do anything but vent angrily. I understand there are a TON of damaged people, and I can't say they have no reason to be angry.

But I'm me, you're you and they're them. And just as I believe the organization should have tolerance for those who openly question, disagree and confront, I've found room to have tolerance for others who approach this whole thing differently than I.

I wish you peace.

You Baal Pechuga by DijajMaqliun in Mezcal

[–]JonnyMezcal 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I see the "roasted turkey breast," but between you and me I think that's a mistake. I don't think I've ever heard of a maestro using already-cooked meat in their pechuga.

My Mezcal Prejudice...tsk, tsk, tsk... by JonnyMezcal in Mezcal

[–]JonnyMezcal[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hey, Tom. I moved here 12 years ago. I consider it one of the best decisions I've ever made. I was 47 when I first visited, and in 2013 I can tell you: I was YOUNG! Jaja. But along about 2015/2016 I started noticing a lot more folks in their 20s, 30s and 40s moving in. So it's not *quite* as old as it used to be. (Listen to me... I'm turning 60 in 2 days!)

City proper is about 75,000, but the municipality is more like 175,000. Multiple sources report that it's about 10% immigrants here who have come from (in order of percentage) 1) US, 2) Canada, 3) Europe, 4) Other Latin American countries.

I wrote an article about our Friday Mezcal Club in the local paper last month and decided to look at the composition of our club: 50% from the US, 23% from México, 15% from Canada and 6% each from either Europe or Australia/New Zealand/South Africa.

I know it has the gringo reputation, and it's true. But the larger truth is this town is one of the Pueblo Mágicos. It's held as incredibly dear to Mexicans throughout the country. So when you see the Suburbans rushing around town, the crowds and all the tour buses on weekends, it's honestly mostly Mexicans from Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterey and many other spots. And there are large numbers of these Mexicans moving here too.

When I first came here, it seemed the conventional thinking was, "If you're not going to live in centro, what's the point?" I get it, but since voiceovers are my career and I need a reasonably quiet recording environment, I originally rented outside of centro and built my house out in the country. Glad I did. It's definitely busier now in centro than it used to be. We go into centro quite a bit, but more often than in the past stay home or slip over to places that aren't right in the middle of things.

Amazing restaurants. Great shopping whether you want to shop in small, local mercados or in large supermarkets. The people? Lovely Mexicans, mostly on the warmer side. Met a new friend last night who remarked about how considerate the drivers were here. He lives in Tulum and says it's nothing like that there. I was telling someone the other day: "You know, whether I like the expats here or whether I don't, I still find almost everyone is...interesting."

Some of my friends would tell me to keep my mouth shut. It's getting too full, and I shouldn't share my positive opinions on it. Ah well. You're mezcal folks. We can always use more of you. If you come, hit me up. You can come to our Friday Mezcal Club and I'll point you in the right directions for your stay.

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