Mapping Mezcal The Nectar Corridor

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