Experience of Tequila and Mezcal
Overview
Experience of Tequila and Mezcal
During this sensory experience, you will learn to identify the organoleptic characteristics of each distillate:
• Herbal, fruit, smoked or mineral aromas
• Flavors ranging from sweet, citrus and spicy notes to earthy and saline touches
• Silky or rough textures in the mouth, depending on the type of agave and distillation process
• Body and permanence, revealing the quality and character of each drink
You will become an expert in distinguishing between premium tequilas and different categories of mezcal: industrial, artisanal and ancestral.
You will also learn the right way to taste them to enjoy them fully, enhancing their flavors and respecting their tradition.
In addition, we will explore the best ways to pair these distillates with Mexican dishes and how to integrate them into the creation of innovative cocktails, so you can make the most of their versatility.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting Location
Calle palenque
Calle 7 Sur, La Veleta, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
TEQUILA AND MEZCAL EXPERIENCE
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Mexican distillates with this sensory experience guided by an expert passionate about agave. Through a careful selection of tequilas, artisanal mezcales and ancestral , you will discover the differences between these emblematic drinks, their elaboration process, the different types of agave and their regions of origin.
We will accompany each distillate with worm salt, orange slices, and light pairings to highlight its unique notes and aromas. Whether you’re a beginner or a lover of mezcal, this experience is designed to expand your knowledge and your palate while sharing an authentic and flavorful moment.
Includes:
• Welcome with house cocktail
• Introduction to history, culture and development processes
• Guided tasting of white tequila, rested, aged and extra aged knowing its organoleptic characteristics, and 3 mezcales (1 artisanal and 2 ancestral) knows the differences between the different elaborations of these mezcales and their organoleptic differences which make them more suitable for different pairings.
• Snacks
• Quality and authenticity tips
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Snacks.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Experience of Tequila and Mezcal is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Experience of Tequila and Mezcal will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
