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Learn about and taste the rums of Mexico with Evan Christie. While Tequila and Mezcal are undoubtedly the spirits most identified with Mexico, the tradition of rum production is nearly as long. While agave spirits flourish in arid regions, the tropical zones of Mexico are ideal for the production of sugarcane. In recent years there has been increasing attention paid to the artisanal rums of Mexico, often crafted by small producers and with traditional methods. In this class, Evan Christie guide you while you taste and learn about the traditions of Mexican can. From the dwindling but proud traditions of Charanda in Michoacán to the exotic rums of Oaxaca’s cloud forest, you will experience the beauty of Mexican sugarcane spirits. Many of these rums are unaged and powerful with a strong resemblance to the artisanal world of mezcal while others recall similarities to the Rhum Agricole of the French islands or even the gentler, barrel-aged rums of Central America. Explore the breadth and depth of Mexican rum in this in depth class.