u/thors_ham_mer

1. Try cheap mass manufactured mezcal from sellout brands. Like the smoke especially in a cocktail.

2. Talk to someone who knows, friend bartender, reddit.

3. Learn what the heart of mezcal making is. Tradition, heritage, cultural identity.

4. Become overwhelmed with the cost of the good stuff, but eager to procure a big time bottle.

5. Either it hits and your hooked or you stay with the Montelobos of mezcal.

6. Pokemon mode. Gotta collect/try em all.

7. Learn your favorite maguey. And specific tasting notes.

8. Learn you like certain producers or regions.

9. Either buy like everything you see or push what you can afford.

10. Plan a trip to Oaxaca.

11. Become more selective. Know what you like what your selection is missing or what you want more of.

Where y'all at?