317965 Wed Aug 16 04:17:57 -0700 2006 12 2 Los Angeles Area 0 1811031 Just tried El Senorio Mezcal for the first time and was swept away by it's smoky flavor and THCish effects. Does anyone know where to get it? So far I've tried Bevmo(had none) on Santa Monica Blvd and Larchmont Liquors (had 3 kinds). Any recommendations for nice, smoky brands. thanks. Wed Aug 16 04:17:57 -0700 2006 17509 vittus 1 1811103 I'm not enough of a mezcal guy to steer you to a local source, but I'll be someone on the L.A. board will know. You should ask which brands would fit that description on Chowhound's new Spirits board. That's where the connoiseurs hang out and share their passion for the good hooch. http://www.chowhound.com/boards/show/36 Wed Aug 16 05:14:29 -0700 2006 1811031 10023 Professor Salt 1 1812621 Lots of Mezcals at Beverage Warehouse in Culver City/Marina Del Rey. It is on McConnell St at the end, you turn into a long driveway with lots of businesses and go all the way to the end. Wed Aug 16 20:05:24 -0700 2006 1811031 11279 Burger Boy 2 3582638 BW is a great choice... Thu Apr 10 16:48:13 -0700 2008 1812621 74451 vinosnob 1 1812655 Vendome Liquors in Studio City carries some. The best brand is the Del Maguey label. They have a bunch of different types. None are cheap. My favorite is the smokiest, Chichicapa. Worth the $70-80. http://www.mezcal.com/ Wed Aug 16 20:14:17 -0700 2006 1811031 13723 bigsleep 1 3580910 if you really like good Mezcal you need to buy Mezcal from Oaxaca state. they are several good brands there. I'm from Oaxaca but I'm living in Minnesota now. my friends here in Minnesota love Mezcal and everytime I go back to visit my family in Oaxaca I buy 3 or 4 bottles of Mezcal Beneva, which is a good brand. I can bring you one if you want . adios. Thu Apr 10 09:29:20 -0700 2008 1811031 182172 negro 1 3580938 I'm terrible with Mezcal brands, but if you want to sample a bunch of Mescals, there is no better place than El Carmen on Third St. by the Beverly Center. That is where I was introduced to Mezcals. Try to go there on a slow night, sit at the bar, and ask if someone there can educate you about Mezcals. Thu Apr 10 09:34:10 -0700 2008 1811031 10568 Jwsel 1 3582337 i fell in love w/mezcal when i visited oaxaca a few years ago & i definitely prefer the smokier varieties. i don't remember brands, but i've had a few tasty shots at both malo in silverlake and at guelaguetza. Thu Apr 10 15:01:49 -0700 2008 1811031 73786 oilydal 2 3582461 Beneva is good and smokie. I always have extra bottles at home because my friends here in Minnesota love Mezcal I don't know if you can find Beneva here in the states. when did you go to Oaxaca? I go to Oaxaca all the time if you want I can bring you a bottle of Mezcal. Thu Apr 10 15:47:48 -0700 2008 3582337 182172 negro 3 3584658 oh man, i would LOVE a bottle from oaxaca! i haven't been since 2005...i took classes at becari and lived with a family for 6 weeks...it was an amazing experience. i'll see if i can run down a bottle of beneva here in l.a. thanks for the tip. Fri Apr 11 11:30:18 -0700 2008 3582461 73786 oilydal 4 3585704 man!!! I was an Intercambio of many students at Becari for years. aprendi mucho ingles con mis intercambios, escribeme a mi email lescasjoy@hotmail.com Fri Apr 11 15:25:53 -0700 2008 3584658 182172 negro 1 3583405 I've seen a small selection at Wine House on Cotner (Parking on the roof by the way). I can' tsay for certain, but I would think Tlapazola would offer up a few higher end mezcals since they have a beautiful tequila selection and they are a Oaxacan restaurant. Fri Apr 11 00:32:56 -0700 2008 1811031 101728 Frommtron 2 3584026 Tlapazola does serve several, but I think the OP is looking to buy a bottle. Come to think of it Edwin (the bartender) would probably sell you a bottle if you asked nicely... Fri Apr 11 08:55:23 -0700 2008 3583405 74451 vinosnob