{"title":"Home page","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"discovery-deck","title":"The Discovery Deck","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT IS THE DISCOVERY DECK?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne deck. 40 agaves. Endless rabbit holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMezcal isn't one flavor. It's an entire ecosystem. Dozens of agave species, each bringing something completely different to the glass. Yet about 85% of mezcal is still made from a single agave, espadín. It's a great place to start, but there's a lot more to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deck is your passport beyond espadín: 40 agaves as they actually show up in mezcal, each with its own story, growing style, and signature flavor. Part field guide, part tasting companion, part conversation starter. It'll make you dangerously good company at any bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/5219\/3504\/files\/shop-pdp-02-grid-box.jpg?v=1790535555\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHO IS IT FOR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the friend who orders mezcal but always gets espadín\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the partner building their home bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the host who throws tasting nights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anyone (including you) that is curious about mezcal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S INSIDE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach agave card gives you: local or common name, species name, a memorable nickname to make it stick, and the flavors it tends to bring to mezcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e56 cards in the box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 agaves across the number cards (Ace to 10, all four suits)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 production roles on the face cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pollinator jokers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 reference cards: the flavor guide and the taxonomy notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on names: agave classification isn't settled. Taxonomists still debate species lines, and common names shift by region. That's why the deck includes subspecies and varieties; even close relatives can make genuinely different spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 2.5rem 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mezcalomano.com\/cart\/add?id=48543940051168\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #7b815c; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Open Sans Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: none; text-decoration: none; padding: 16px 30px; border-radius: 0;\"\u003ePre-order ($29.99)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/5219\/3504\/files\/shop-pdp-04-guides.jpg?v=1790536192\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFLAVOR \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery agave card carries a three-note flavor compass, always in the same order: Smoke, then Agave, then Fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoke: how smoky it runs \u003cbr\u003eAgave: the plant's own character \u003cbr\u003eFermentation: what fermentation adds \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne note from each family, left to right, so you get the whole picture at a glance: how it's made, what the agave brings, and what fermentation adds on top. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reads both ways. Lead with the glass: taste something, then place it on the compass. Lead with the card: read the compass first, then go hunting for those notes in the mezcal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a decoder, then trust your palate. The same agave shifts from producer to producer and batch to batch, shaped by how it's roasted, fermented, and distilled, and where it grew. The compass points you in the right direction. The bottle in front of you has the final word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHOW TO USE THEM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a bar: pick a bottle, pull the card, taste with intent, and use the flavor guide to decode what's in the glass. At home: line up a few mezcals and spot the differences. With friends: turn a tasting into a game (and win). When buying: sip smarter, buy bolder, skip the boring repeats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd when your deck arrives, scan the QR code to unlock our online agave directory: where each agave grows across Mexico, who's bottling it, and more. The cards get you started. The directory is where the rabbit hole goes deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S GREAT ABOUT THEM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn mezcal without it feeling like homework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover agaves way beyond espadín\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild real tasting confidence, fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA real gift for the mezcal-curious and the mezcal-obsessed alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooks the part on a coffee table, bar cart, or counter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/5219\/3504\/files\/shop-pdp-01-box-card_c6786ea3-ad5d-4e1d-b752-160428f2be11.jpg?v=1790467807\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMATERIALS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, they work as playing cards. Standard poker size. Proper corner markings. Play Texas Hold'em while accidentally learning about agave. Or just use them for learning, we won't judge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasino-quality 310gsm German black-core stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoker size, 2.5\" x 3.5\", rounded corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color print, front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth butter-varnish finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom printed box with matte lamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped shrink-wrapped in protective packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMezcal bottles (you'll need to buy those)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbility to pronounce \"Agave karwinskii\" on first try\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhD in agave botany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/5219\/3504\/files\/shop-pdp-03-box-front.jpg?v=1790613168\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: \"Can I actually play poker with these?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: \"Yes. The 54 playing cards are a full standard deck (52 plus 2 jokers) with proper corner indices, so any game works. The 2 reference cards just sit out while you play.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: \"Do I need to know anything about mezcal to use these?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: \"No. That's the point. If you can read 'toasty, floral, fruity' and think 'that sounds good,' you're qualified.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: \"What if the person I'm gifting already knows a lot about mezcal?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: \"There are 40 agaves here. Unless they've personally harvested agave in Oaxaca, there's stuff they haven't heard of.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: \"How is this different from just Googling agave types?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: \"Google gives you 30 tabs of contradictory blog posts. The deck gives you 40 agaves, curated and consistent, made to be passed around a table instead of read alone. Then the QR code opens our directory for the deep dive: where each agave grows, who's bottling it, and more. Also, you can't shuffle a search engine.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eQ: \"Where do you ship from, and how fast?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: \"We ship from inside the US. Pre-orders ship from November 30. After that, orders go out within about 2 business days.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: \"What about returns?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: \"30 days, full refund on unopened decks. We're not monsters.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 2.5rem 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mezcalomano.com\/cart\/add?id=48543940051168\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #7b815c; color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Open Sans Condensed', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: none; text-decoration: none; padding: 16px 30px; border-radius: 0;\"\u003ePre-order ($29.99)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MEZCALÓMANO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48543940051168,"sku":"MM-1002","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/5219\/3504\/files\/Hero_New.png?v=1775736434"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.mezcalomano.com\/collections\/frontpage.oembed","provider":"MEZCALÓMANO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}