15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Roasted Maguey

While visiting a mezcal distillery in Oaxaca, I was able to do an in-depth tour which allowed me access to the full production process, from roasting the maguey to it being distilled and packed into bottles.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Santa Caterina Minas, Mexico
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Copyright: © Oriana Koren-McEwan