In this episode we explore two maps: one on the diversity of magueyes and mezcal traditions throughout Mexico (created, among others, by Jorge Larson) and the other on the productive regions of Oaxaca and their local magueyes (created by Rion Toal).Both perspectives help us develop a better understanding of the great wealth of mezcal magueyes, landscapes, and traditions in Oaxaca and the rest of the country.We invite you to follow along with the maps to better understand the conversations.Jorge Larson's map: http://www.bit.ly/larsonmap (www.bit.ly/larsonmap)The Rion Toal Map: http://www.bit.ly/rionmap (www.bit.ly/rionmap)Learn more about this episode of The Nectar Corridor at www.whetstoneradio.com, on IG and Twitter at @whetstoneradio, and YouTube at /WhetstoneRadio.

Topics covered in this episode:

Min 1:28: Meet Jorge Larson Guerra

MIn 2:13: Diversity of biological resources

Min 2:58: Research made for the map Mezcales and Diversity

Min 3:30: Importance of Illustration and purpose of the map “Mezcales and diversity”

Min 4:14: How the map “Mezcales and Diversity” was distributed

Min 5:19: Mezcal: Denomination of Origin 

Min 6:19: Challenges and tools for independent mezcal producers 

Min 10:19: Networks of mezcal producers, researchers and government officials 

Min 11:55: Meet Rion Toal

Min 12:52: Rion´s involvement in mezcal

Min 14:19: Creation of the Association “Maestros del Mezcal” 

Min 16:07: Categories in the map of Mezcal producing regions of Oaxaca 

Min 16:54: Mezcal producing regions of Oaxaca: a tour of the map

Min 28:36: Importance of research and information about producing regions