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Taste rare mezcales in an intimate, closed‑door session led by Jon, founder of The Sin Gusano Project. This two‑hour masterclass at Sorbito pairs 10+ private bottlings with storytelling and technical insight—ideal for spirits fans and curious beginners alike.
Taste rare mezcales in an intimate, closed‑door session led by Jon, founder of The Sin Gusano Project. This two‑hour masterclass at Sorbito pairs 10+ private bottlings with storytelling and technical insight—ideal for spirits fans and curious beginners alike.
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Step inside a private London tasting room at Sorbito, 178 Stoke Newington Road, and you enter a small, exacting world of Mezcales curated by Jon, founder of The Sin Gusano Project. The Ultimate Agave Spirits Session with the Founder is a closed‑door, two‑hour tasting for up to six guests that pairs close listening with precise samples: at least ten exceptional mezcales presented as 15ml pours alongside salted nibbles and unlimited still and sparkling water. Priced at £250 per person and limited to adults, the session is not a bar crawl; it is a focused education in agave, terroir, and technique.
What makes the night stand out is Jon’s private collection and his narrative approach. He walks guests through varietals—from commonly cultivated espadín to elusive wild agaves—and explains production choices that shape flavor: oven versus autoclave, clay or copper stills, pit-smoking levels that yield smoke, vegetal, or earthy profiles. Expect tasting notes that reference volcanic soil, cooked agave sweetness, green herbaceousness, and mineral heat—phrases that map an agave back to a place in Mexico, often Oaxaca or the central valleys, and to a mezcalero’s craft.
The scene inside Sorbito feels domestic but professional: small tables with tasting sets, water on hand to reset your palate, and the kind of close conversation that surfaces provenance questions. This is a standout experience in London’s food and drink scene because it translates an inherently rural Mexican tradition into an intimate urban classroom without diluting origin stories or skipping technical detail.
Practical details are clear: meet at Sorbito, 178 Stoke Newington Road, N16 7UY; minimum age 18; two hours; maximum six people. Bring curiosity more than gear—palate memory and questions will get the most out of the session. Jon’s selection varies by season and acquisition, so each booking can reveal bottles not available at retail.
Because this is a private session in a domestic space, accessibility details and cancellation policy are not listed in the description; contact the host to confirm any mobility needs. The tasting doubles as masterclass: expect to leave with clearer distinctions between joven, reposado, and añejo styles, plus stories about how age, barrel choice, and finishing can alter a spirit. Small groups mean ample time to ask about sourcing, small-batch bottling, and responsible agave harvesting—topics Jon raises to connect flavour to practice.
At least ten mezcales (15ml samples each), salted nibbles, and unlimited still and sparkling water in a closed‑door session led by Jon.
The experience runs approximately two hours.
Guests must be 18 or older; bring valid photo ID for check‑in.
Maximum six guests for an intimate, discussion‑friendly tasting.
Occasionally bottles from Jon’s collection are available to buy; availability varies by session—ask the host during the tasting.
Those details are not listed in the public description; contact the host to confirm accessibility needs and cancellation policy.
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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