WHAT IS A SIN GUSANO EVENT?
The Sin Gusano project hosts a range of dynamic events that bring together mezcal enthusiasts and experts from around the globe. These events, including exclusive tastings, educational seminars, and offer a deep dive into the world of mezcal, showcasing everything from the rich history of the spirit to the latest innovations in production.
Attendees have the chance to sample rare and limited-release mezcals, engage with master distillers, and participate in hands-on workshops that enhance their understanding and appreciation of this storied spirit.
Each event is designed to foster a vibrant community of mezcal aficionados, creating opportunities for shared experiences, learning, and celebrating the diverse and captivating world of mezcal.
Past Events
Tequila, Mezcal & More - Book Launch & Signing with Anna Bruce
Saturday, August 23, 2025
5pm - 9pm
Join us as we host good friend and mezcal journalist extraordinaire, Anna Bruce, for the UK launch of her brand-new book, ‘Tequila, Mezcal & More’
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More-than-mezcal
Friday, August 1, 2025 - Monday, August 4, 2025
6pm - 9pm
A serious deep-dive into the spirits and communities of Miahuatlán, and our very first event. This means we’ll find out all the teething problems with the venue and be extra generous hosts :)
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Tasting @ Silk Stockings, Dalston
Monday, June 2, 2025
6pm - 9pm
Industry focused tasting at Silk Stockings on Dalston Lane. Expect tasters of our most recent releases, all available for on-trade. Get in touch for free industry tickets.
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Tequila & Mezcal Show
Friday, May 16, 2025 - Saturday, May 17, 2025
11:30am - 8pm
Come find out stand at the first agave show by The Whisky Exchange.
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Copita Fest - Glasgow
Saturday, May 10, 2025
12pm - 8:30pm
Find us at Scotland’s premier agave event. Our founder, Jon, will also be running one of the masterclasses in both the morning and afternoon session.
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Tasting @ Arch Deli, Leytonstone
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
7pm - 9pm
We’re returning to friends at Arch Deli in Leytonstone for the first tasting of 2025. This is our 3rd time to Arch Deli… tried and tested cozy space with good people. Guaranteed to be a great evening.
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Poco Sheffield
Thursday, June 13, 2024
6:30pm - 9:30pm
stag works Sheffield Full tasting and presentation from our founder, Jon, at the brand new Poco in Sheffield - sister venue to Piña.
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ROTTERDAM MEZCAL TASTING
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
7pm - 9pm
We’re headed to The Netherlands. Details and tickets here (final few spaces)
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Industry tasting in Amsterdam - Invite only
Monday, June 3, 2024
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Salmuera Amsterdam Join us at Salmuera - message for invite. The first chance for anyone in the drinks industry in Amsterdam to get a taste of our newly available bottles for Benelux.
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Botanero - Rotterdam
Sunday, June 2, 2024
1pm - 6pm
Botanero Rotterdam Join us at Botanero in Rotterdam for the first official taste of Sin Gusano in The Netherlands 1pm-2pm = eduction hour 2pm onwards = casual at table chat when you buy a tasting flight at the bar
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Hedonism - Drop In Tasting
Friday, May 10, 2024
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for free tasters of Hedonism’s newly launched exclusive Sin Gusano bottling + a few others from our range and available in-store. Hedonism almost certainly have the best in-store agave collection in the country (not to mention their main business of excellent wines of course) and it’s a lovely shop to browse, in the heart of the west end.
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Tasting @ Arch Deli, Leytonstone
Thursday, April 18, 2024
7pm - 9:30pm
We’re returning to friends at Arch Deli in Leytonstone for the first tasting of 2024. Our first event at Arch Deli was great fun with a great crowd. Jon will be very recently returned from a trip to Mexico and undoubtedly packing new and exciting samples.
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Hedonism - Drop In Tasting
Saturday, December 23, 2023
4:30pm - 7pm
Hedonism almost certainly have the best in-store agave collection in the country (not to mention their main business of excellent wines of course). If you’re in London the Saturday before Christmas and looking for those last minute stocking fillers, swing by between 4.30 - 7pm when our founder Jon will be on hand offering Sin Gusano samples.
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Mezcal Tasting @ Essex Spirits Co.
Saturday, November 18, 2023
4pm - 7pm
We’re heading out to Essex for the night to hang with amigos at Essex Spirits Co. Expect a guided tasting of rare agave spirits at the distillery tasting room + welcome drink and snacks from the hosts.
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Tasting @ Arch Deli, Leytonstone
Thursday, November 9, 2023
6:#0pm - 9:30pm
Join us and our friends at Arch Deli & Bar in Leytonstone for a full presentation and tasting of the good stuff. It’s a cosy space to spend an early November evening. And Jon is just back from Mexico, undoubtedly with a new surprise or two in the bag.
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Rare flights tasting, upstairs @ Doña
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
7pm - 9pm
Join us for a guided tasting of the two special Sin Gusano flights on offer at Doña in Stoke Newington. Our founder Jon will run this tasting which will include some of our favourite bottlings from the previous yer or so, as well as samples of some tiny batches that were never bottled for sale and are completely unavailable elsewhere. Tickets are a bargain and it promises to be a great night. Look forward to seeing you there!
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¡Chingón! Mezcal And Cocktails Spanish Class
Thursday, July 6, 2023
7pm - 8:30pm
A unique and fun night of learning beginner Spanish as you drink cocktails and taste artisan mezcal! In collaboration with Stripey Spanish and Clandestino in Walthamstow.
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Mezcal Tasting - Brighton
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
6:30pm - 8pm
Join us at The Golden Pineapple in Brighton for a tasting of the good stuff. As always at our events you will test something you’ve never had before and be welcome to top-ups.
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Positive Spirits
Saturday, June 17, 2023
11am - 6pm
Cheers to change! Join us at a new one day drinks festival that champions sustainable spirits. We’ll have an exhibition stand alongside other brands committed to doing things in a more environmentally positive way. Drop by for a taste of the good stuff.
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La Piñata - Agave Spirits Festival
Fri, Jun 9, 2023
6pm - 9pm
We’re returning to exhibit at La Piñata after a great event in 2022. It’s a lovely venue and we’ll be pouring samples of the good stuff. Also likely to be involved with the London Mezcal Week masterclasses. There’s 3 sessions to choose from across Friday and Saturday.
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Mar 22 Agave Spirits Training - WSET
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Join Jon Darby, the founder of The Sin Gusano Project, to taste micro batches of artisan mezcal from the variety of agave plants across Mexico. The main theme of this tasting is agave / regional diversity. But it will very likely also delve into seasonal variation.
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Mezcal Tasting @ MXO
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us at new all day Mexican diner and agave bar, MXO. Welcome drink and snacks from the venue included in the ticket price, ahead of a full mezcal presentation and tasting of at lease 6 distillates, including bottles from our available range and special samples that aren’t available to buy anywhere + top ups of your favourites.
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Shop Tasting - Tomoka Fine & Rare
Thursday, December 15, 2022
12pm - 4pm
Passing through the City of London? Stop into Tomoka at the Royal Exchange for a taste of our Castilla and anything else we have in the bag. Pick up a Christmas present while you’re there.
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Shop Tasting - Hedonism
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
4:30pm - 7pm
Stop into Hedonism Wines Mayfair for a free taste of the great range they have in stock and pick up a Christmas present while you’re at it.
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WSET Tasting
Thursday, June 9, 2022
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Join Jon Darby, the founder of The Sin Gusano Project, to taste micro batches of artisan mezcal at the Bermondsey branch of the Wine & Spirits Education Trust.
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La Piñata & London Mezcal Week
Saturday, May 7, 2022
11am - 8pm
Tobacco Dock Wapping Lane London E1W 2SF
We’ll be exhibiting at La Piñata 2022. Our founder Jon will also be giving a seminar during the day as part of London Mezcal Week. A lecture from Jon and tastings of new batches from us as well as a load of other brands - surely not to be missed!
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Tasting @ Caldera, Hackney
Monday, August 9, 2021
6pm - 9pm
A summer sun of Mezcal Monday’s in this great east London space. Full details via ticket link: 50% industry discount - get in touch
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Tasting @ Mariachi, Edinburgh
Thursday, July 15, 2021
7pm - 10pm
Our first ever event in Scotland - should be a corker! Full details via ticket link:
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Tasting @ Mariachi, Edinburgh *INDUSTRY*
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
1:45pm
Our first time showcasing the project in Scotland. If you’re in the industry, come join us for a tasting from the range.
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Tasting @ Caldera, Hackney
Monday, July 12, 2021
6pm - 9pm
A summer sun of Mezcal Monday’s in this great east London space. Full details via ticket link: 50% industry discount - get in touch
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Tasting at Caldera, Hackney
Monday, May 17, 2021
6:30 - 8:30pm
The first possible inside event of the year. Celebrate the easing of covid restrictions over a mezcal tasting with us at Caldera.
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MAS Top-Ups - April 2021
Thursday, April 8, 2021
8pm - 9:30pm
MAS members receive extra special samples and a link to a zoom chat so we can all drink them together online :)
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MAS Top-Ups - February 2021
Thursday, February 11, 2021
8pm - 9:30pm
MAS members receive extra special samples and a link to a zoom chat so we can all drink them together online :)
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MAS Top-Ups - December
Thursday, December 10, 2020
8pm - 9:30pm
MAS members receive extra special samples and a link to a zoom chat so we can all drink them together online :)
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Mezcal Tasting @ Doña
Saturday, October 17, 2020
4pm - 6pm
You know the drill by now… another evening of exciting mezcal chat and samples from the Sin Gusano range, as well as Jon’s personal collection. There is no better mezcal event around… just check out the reviews!
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MAS Top-Ups - October
Thursday, October 15, 2020
8pm - 9:30pm
The first members-only online tasting.
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