Panorama Mezcal Festival

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CALLING ALL MEZCAL LOVERS TO TASTE OVER 300 SPIRITS!

NYC’s Only Floating Mezcal Festival is Back! 

Celebrate the Spirits of Mexico, again! Join us on La Barca for the second-ever Panorama Mezcal Festival, an immersive special event hosted in partnership with Panorama Mezcal founder José María “Chema” Dondé Rangel, with exclusive tastings and seminars about tequila, mezcal, sotol and other agave spirits!

OVER 300 SPIRITS

Sample over 300 agave spirits from producers such as Mal Bien, Rayo Seco, Don Mateo, Nuestra Soledad and more!

3 UNIQUE SEMINARS

Attend educational seminars from some of the foremost names in the industry. Learn more about each speaker below.

LA BARCA BITES

In between tastings, snack on some all-you-can-eat appetizers from the La Barca Cantina Kitchen.

2 HOUR HUDSON CRUISE

It’s a floating festival afterall! Let the New York City skyline be your backdrop while you sail into the spirits of Mexico and dance to the tunes of our Live Music.

Last Year’s Seminar Leaders

Lupita Leyva

“Mezcal and its Denomination of Origin”

Lupita Leyva, a Oaxacan native, professional chemist and former head of public relations for prominent mezcal regulator and certifier COMERCAM, will dive into Mezcal and its Denomination of Origin, touching on the distillation process and vibrant communities from which it comes.

Asís Cortés

“Agave Heritage”

Asís Cortés, sixth generation member of the renowned Cortés Hernández family of mezcaleros, will discuss the cultural and spiritual essence of agave-based spirits and brands who keep heritage at the forefront of the contemporary mezcal world. 

David Suro

“Tequila: Place of Tribute”

David Suro, renowned tequila connoisseur and owner of Philadephia-based Los Catrines Tequila & Taco Bar, returns as a seminar speaker for a second year to highlight the culture and tradition of tequila-making. 

Know Before You Go!

Last Year’s Schedule of Events – 2024 Coming Soon!

4:00 PM – Boarding begins for VIP Ticket Holders
5:00 PM – Boarding begins for Standard Ticket Holders
5:30 PM – Seminar 1: Mezcal and its Denomination of Origin
6:00 PM – La Barca Cantina Departs from Pier 81

6:30 PM – Seminar 2: Agave Heritage
7:30 PM – Seminar 3: Tequila: Place of Tribute 
8:00 PM – La Barca Cantina Returns to Pier 81
8:30 PM – Tasting Decks close

Where do I find La Barca Cantina?

La Barca Cantina is docked at Pier 81,  W 41st St & 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036. 

Is there an age restriction?

This event is 21-and-up only. All ticket holders must provide proper identification upon boarding the vessel.

Ready to sample over 300 Agave Spirits?

Here’s a few of the brands you’ll meet

400 Conejos
Agave de Cortes

Agua Magica
Akul
Aldez
Alipus
Amatiteña

Angelisco
Arette

Arte Nom
Balam
Banhez
Bruxo
Caballito Cerrero
Chacolo
Chimeco
Cimarron

Cinco Sentidos
Comunidad
Condesa
Cuenta Cuentos
Creyente 

Dakabend
Del Maguey
Derrumbes
Diega
Dixeebe
Don Amado
Don Mateo
Dona Vega
El Buho
El Jolgorio
El Juerte
El Mero Mero

El Ocidental
El Pintor
Estancia
Fabriquero
Fosforo
Gran Centenario Grulani

Guia del Alma
Gusto Histórico
Ilegal
Jose Cuervo
La Gritona 

La Luna
La Medida
La Remilgosa
Lagrimas de Dolores

Lalocura
Lamata

Las Perlas de Jalisco
Legendario Domingo
Libelula
Lopez Real
Los Nahuales
Macurichos
Madre
Maestro Dobel 

Mal Bien
Maria Tinto
Metiche
Mezcaleros
Mezcales de leyenda
Mezonte
Mijenta
Mixtle
Monte Xanic

Neta
Nosotros Mezcal
Nuestra Soledad
Ocho
Origen Raiz
PM Tequila
Pal’ Alma

Paranubes
Peloton de la Muerte
Rayo Seco
Real Minero
Rey Campero
RGMX
Rompe Corazon
Royal Vallet
San Cosme
Santanera
Santo Tomas

Siembra Valles
Siete Misterios
Sotoleros
The Lost Explorer
The Producer 

Tlamati
Tosba
Tribu
Tsk’ok
Union
Uruapan
Vago
Xalisco
Xila
Yola 

Zapata

Capacity is limited! 

Don’t miss New York City’s only floating Mezcal Festival.

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