Corte Vetusto Tobala MezcalIn the rugged central valleys of Oaxaca, a story has been shared for centuries among the local Zapotec people. From the skies, Cocijo, the god of thunder, struck out with a bolt of lightning so severe that it transformed the landscape into a smoldering field filled with the sweet, smoky scent of the agave plant. For over 400 years the locals have been trying to recreate this mythical moment. Hand harvesting the agave and slow roasting it in earthen