This episode we take a spiritual journey through the rituals that accompany mezcal. Niki meets with Mar de Cortés and Asís Cortés in their space called "Espiritus Mágicos" and together they examine mezcal culture from a different perspective.The traditions of the peoples, families and origins of mezcal remain in those who care about creating a connection through rituals, extending respect for the culture and mezcal production through generations.Learn more about this episode of The Nectar Corridor at www.whetstoneradio.com, on IG and Twitter at @whetstoneradio, and YouTube at /WhetstoneRadio.

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Topics covered in this episode:


Min 0:45 : Mar and Asis credits
Min 0:58 : Welcome to "Espíritus Máxicos"
Min 2:10 : Meet Asis Cortés
Min 4:28 : Meaning of "dixeebe"
Min 6:29 : History of the Cortés family
Min 8:24 : Mezcal in Matatlán in the end of the 80s and during the 90s
Min 10:08 : Challenges and new era of valorization of mezcal
Min 13:54 : Meet Mar de Cortés
Min 16:53 : Mezcal rituals of Zapotec tradition
Min 18:51 : Respect to mezcal and its legacy
Min 20:15 : The Mezcal Altar
Min 22:01 : Mezcal like a soul without a body
Min 22:30 : Prayer and toast with mezcal