INDUSTRY TALKS

INDUSTRY TALKS (SATURDAY)

Where the Soul of Mezcal Speaks

Industry Talks brings together the maestras, producers, importers, and cultural keepers defining mezcal's global story — from the palenques of Oaxaca to the bars of Mexico City and beyond.

Not panels. Conversations — raw, honest, grounded in soil and glass. Complimentary for all Grand Tasting ticket holders (Must have purchased Grand Tasting Ticket to attend). Capacity is intimate and intentional. SCHEDULE OF TALKS Voices from the Palenque: Tradition, Knowledge, and the Future of Mezcal Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Speaker: Maestra Sosima Olivera Aguilar (Brand Owner / Mezcal Culture Keeper)

Overview: In the remote communities of Oaxaca, mezcal-making is far more than a craft — it is a living inheritance rooted in ancestral knowledge, patience, and deep reverence for the agave. Maestra Sosima Olivera Aguilar has devoted her life to preserving the traditions passed down through generations of her family, producing mezcal by hand while navigating…