This episode we take a spiritual journey through the rituals that accompany mezcal. Niki meets with Mar de Cortés and Asís Cortés in their space called "Espiritus Mágicos" and together they examine mezcal culture from a different perspective.The traditions of the peoples, families and origins of mezcal remain in those who care about creating a connection through rituals, extending respect for the culture and mezcal production through generations.Learn more about this episode of The Nectar Corridor at www.whetstoneradio.com, on IG and Twitter at @whetstoneradio, and YouTube at /WhetstoneRadio. Read the full transcript: https://www.whetstonemagazine.com/nc-eng-8-transcript Topics covered in this episode: Min 0:45: Mar and Asis credits Min 0:58: Welcome to "Espíritus Máxicos" Min 2:10: Meet Asis Cortés Min 4:28: Meaning of "dixeebe" Min 6:29: History of the Cortés family Min 8:24: Mezcal in Matatlán in the end of the 80s and during the 90s Min 10:08: Challenges and new era of valorization of mezcal Min 13:54: Meet Mar de Cortés Min 16:53: Mezcal rituals of Zapotec tradition Min 18:51: Respect to mezcal and its legacy Min 20:15: The Mezcal Altar Min 22:01: Mezcal like a soul without a body Min 22:30: Prayer and toast with mezcal