Mezcal Tasting Set

Mexico in a Box Some say mezcal is "Mexico in a bottle." With this super-limited* tasting kit, I've done my very best to put Mexico in a Bottle ... in a Box. If you can't get there in person, I dare say this is the next best thing. Here's what's inside ... Traditionally, mezcal is consumed from what's at hand. Most commonly, you'll find one of two vessels used at palenques (distilleries) or mezcalerías (bars specializing in mezcal):  A Jícara, or dried gourd. They're cheap and plentiful, if slightly on the unstable side with a rounded, gourd-shaped base.** Extremely rustic but romantic, and imported from Mexico by yours truly. A Vaso Veladora, or candle glass. This is utilitarian in several senses: the vases which are first used to hold candles in Catholic rituals are reincarnated intopretty great mezcal glasses when empty. Their wide mouth amplifies mezcal's aromas and the thick glass is very difficult to break if dropped. Imported from Mexico by yours truly. Sal de Gusano Contra