Salvadores Mezcal Tasting with Sal Palacios - Founder/Master Distiller

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Discover the Salvadores Mezcal Artisanal brand with a guided tasting from the founder and head distiller

Join us for an evening exploring the rich traditions and expressive flavors of Salvadores Mezcal — a family-owned artisanal producer from Oaxaca dedicated to preserving authentic mezcal craftsmanship across generations. Guided by founder Sal Palacios, this immersive tasting will highlight the depth and diversity of traditional agave spirits through a lineup featuring both classic and rare wild agave expressions, alongside unique destilados infused with regional botanicals and fruit.Throughout the evening, guests will experience the distinctive character of Cirial, Tobalá, Tepeztate, and Espadín mezcals while learning about traditional production methods including pit roasting, tahona milling, natural fermentation, and copper pot distillation. From bright floral notes and tropical fruit to earthy smoke and savory herbal complexity, this curated lineup offers a rare opportunity to explore the artistry, culture, and heritage behind authentic Oaxacan mezcal.Featured pours include:<ul><li>Cirial Joven</li><li>Tobalá Joven</li><li>Tepeztate Joven</li><li>Espadín Joven</li><li>Espadín – Destilado con Cempasúchil (Marigold)</li><li>Ensamble – Destilado con Frutos Rojas (Blackberries &amp; Raspberries)</li></ul> **If you're having any issues with eventbrite while buying your ticket, please let us know via email at: info (at) virtualtastingsociety.com

Salvadores MezcalSalvadores Mezcal is a family-owned artisanal mezcal producer rooted in Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca, where generations of the Palacios family have been connected to mezcal production dating back to the early 1900s. Revived after decades away from the family trade, Salvadores was founded to preserve ancestral mezcal traditions while sharing the culture, craftsmanship, and hospitality of Oaxaca with a modern audience. Produced using traditional methods — including earthen pit roasting, tahona milling, natural fermentation, and double distillation in copper stills — the portfolio highlights both classic and wild agave expressions that balance authenticity, elegance, and expressive terroir.Featured PresenterSal Palacios — Founder, Salvadores MezcalThis tasting experience will be presented by Sal Palacios, founder of Salvadores Mezcal and steward of a family mezcal tradition that dates back more than a century in Oaxaca. Inspired by stories of his great-grandfather’s original palenque in Tlacolula de Matamoros, Sal helped revive and rebuild the family distillery with the goal of preserving authentic artisanal mezcal production for future generations.\n\nKnown for his warmth, storytelling, and passion for sharing Oaxacan culture, Sal brings a deeply personal perspective to every tasting — connecting guests not only to the spirits themselves, but also to the people, traditions, and communities behind each bottle. His approach blends education, hospitality, and cultural preservation, offering a rare firsthand look into the heritage and craftsmanship of traditional mezcal.Featured ExpressionsCirial JovenMade from wild Karwinskii agave that matures over approximately 13 years, Cirial Joven delivers an earthy and layered profile with notes of cooked agave, overripe red apple, mesquite smoke, roasted corn, tobacco, and wood spice. The finish balances savory smoke with bright herbal warmth, creating a mezcal that feels both rustic and refined.Tobalá JovenTobalá is often referred to as the “king of mezcals,” prized for its rarity and intensely expressive character. Salvadores’ Tobalá showcases lush tropical fruit, floral aromatics, fresh herbs, soft minerality, and elegant smoke layered over sweet roasted agave, delivering a beautifully aromatic and complex sipping mezcal.Tepeztate JovenCrafted from wild Tepeztate agave that can take up to 25 years to mature, this expression leans into vibrant herbal and floral character with notes of pine, fresh green herbs, citrus, tropical fruit, and subtle aromatic jalapeño. Creamy texture and a long, lightly smoky finish make this one of the most distinctive pours in the lineup.Espadín JovenSalvadores’ Espadín Joven is an approachable introduction to traditional Oaxacan mezcal, offering bright citrus, cooked agave sweetness, gentle smoke, cinnamon, anise, and floral aromatics. Smooth and balanced, it highlights the clean elegance and versatility of well-crafted Espadín mezcal.Espadín — Destilado con Cempasúchil (Marigold)This special destilado con incorporates cempasúchil (marigold), a flower deeply connected to Oaxacan culture and Día de los Muertos traditions. The result is an aromatic mezcal layered with floral citrus, roasted agave sweetness, eucalyptus freshness, and delicate herbal complexity that lingers beautifully across the palate.Ensamble – Destilado con Frutos Rojas (Blackberries &amp; Raspberries)This ensamble expression infused with red berries brings together the earthy backbone of artisanal mezcal with vibrant notes of blackberry, raspberry, dark fruit, floral sweetness, and soft smoke. The fruit integration enhances the mezcal’s natural complexity without overwhelming its agave character, creating a rich and highly aromatic pour ideal for both mezcal enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

____________________________________________________________________________As always, the samples are complementary when you sign up for the experience.Must be 21 or older to participate.In person handoff/pickups are encouraged.We have pickup locations in:<ul><li>Burbank, CA</li><li>Culver City, CA</li><li>Bellflower, CA</li></ul>If you select "Local Pickup" please reach out to us so we can connect you with with your local group.Shipping is possible but we are not responsible for loss, damage or delays once packages are tendered to the shipping service or its designated representative. Tasting kits are shipped the week of the tasting and are expected to arrive within 1-2 days of the event.International shipping is not available at this time.*We may share your contact information with the brand. The tasting is recorded and may be used for marketing purposes by the Virtual Tasting Society. By signing up for this event you agree to allow us to do that*

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