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Join founder Ben Schroder at Sorbito for a rare Pensador vertical tasting, featuring core ensamble pours and unreleased black-label bottles from Miahuatlán, Oaxaca. An intimate, founder-led evening that combines storytelling with side-by-side comparisons from a vertical-tasting machine.
Join founder Ben Schroder at Sorbito for a rare Pensador vertical tasting, featuring core ensamble pours and unreleased black-label bottles from Miahuatlán, Oaxaca. An intimate, founder-led evening that combines storytelling with side-by-side comparisons from a vertical-tasting machine.
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Sorbito in London, England becomes a rare departure from the usual evening out when it hosts a Pensador vertical tasting led by founder Ben Schroder. At 6pm on Wednesday 18th March, the bar’s sleek vertical-tasting machine is stocked with Pensador’s core ensamble and deeper black-label vintages—some unreleased—giving a small group a chance to follow a mezcal from field to glass in one focused evening. The event opens with Schroder’s first-hand account of building Pensador in the Miahuatlán region of southern Oaxaca, a place the brand credits for exceptional agave diversity and a living mezcal culture. Expect concise storytelling about Madrecuishe and Espadín agaves, their flavor signatures, and how blending them produced Pensador’s original ensamble. The formal presentation runs roughly an hour, then the tasting machine takeover lets guests explore remaining bottles with Sorbito card credit included in the ticket. This is part tasting, part urban field trip: it’s intimate—maximum twenty people—informal, and technical enough to satisfy enthusiasts. Tasters of each pour are included in the ticket price; the evening is staged so you can still make an 8:30 dinner reservation or linger until Sorbito closes at 10pm. Practical details are minimal but important: the event is 18+ and spaces are limited, so booking early is advised. What makes this experience stand out in London’s food-and-drink scene is its direct line to terroir. Pensador’s focus on Miahuatlán brings the particularity of Oaxacan agave into a compact, urban setting. The vertical tasting machine is a mechanical storyteller: it preserves vintage bottles and lets you compare age, terroir, and production choices side by side. For Londoners seeking a focused tasting that foregrounds provenance and craft, this offers more depth than a standard bar tasting and feels like a miniature field seminar on mezcal. There are sensory takeaways you won’t get from a bottle label alone—the vegetal, citrus, and mineral notes tied to specific agave types, and the conversational nuance of hearing a founder explain why he chose particular batches for release. Sorbito’s setting is lively but structured, a place to ask questions, trade tasting notes, and buy a bottle to revisit later. Ultimately, the Pensador takeover is a night where urban curiosity meets rural craft, concentrated into two hours of guided tasting and discovery. Plan to arrive early: Sorbito opens at 5pm and organizers expect to begin the presentation at 6pm sharp. The tasting is part of a week-long machine takeover showcasing Pensador, which means bottles on the machine may vary across the week. Expect a Q&A with Ben Schroder and a chance to buy limited-release bottles after the event. Because this fills fast and seating is capped, reserve your spot in advance and bring photo ID—the event is strictly 18+ card preferred.
Yes — tasters of the pours presented during the event are included in the ticket price.
Absolutely — the presentation covers agave types and production notes in accessible language, while offering depth for enthusiasts.
Yes — Sorbito typically offers limited-release bottles for sale after the tasting while stocks last.
Guests must be 18 or older; bring photo ID to prove age at entry.
Sorbito opens at 5pm and the presentation begins at 6pm sharp; arrive early to check in and use any included card credit.
Group size is capped at a maximum of 20 people to keep the tasting intimate and interactive.
The Sin Gusano Project is a London-based specialist that curates focused tastings and events dedicated to agave spirits, including mezcal and tequila. The project offers public masterclasses, seasonal thematic sessions, ticketed pairing evenings, and private, small-group tastings led by experienced hosts. Events take place in London venues and in private-home settings when noted, presenting rare bottles, vintage expressions, and producer-driven selections. Signature experiences include introductory tastings that explain the differences between tequila and mezcal, region-focused masters like the Mexican Road Trip, terroir-driven sessions that reveal how land and production shape flavour, and limited-seat events such as vintage Ocho tequila tastings. Seasonal and celebratory gatherings—New Year’s Eve early and late sessions, cheese and mezcal pairings, and inaugural meetings with guest experts—extend the calendar offering. The Sin Gusano Project works with recognised figures from the agave world; sessions feature hosts such as Jon, who conducts private tastings of exceptional mezcals, and guest experts including Gaby Moncada and Jesse Estes at curated events. Reservations, ticket terms, and venue hours are communicated per event; for example, some sessions note that Sorbito closes at 10 pm. Refund and booking policies are set per offering, including refundable first-drink terms for certain reservations. Focused on education and exploration, The Sin Gusano Project combines carefully selected spirits, storytelling, and guided tasting technique to help attendees deepen their appreciation for agave drinks. Attendees range from curious beginners to experienced collectors seeking rare mezcal and tequila perspectives, with tickets and capacity limited for more attentive, educational tastings and thoughtful conversation.
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