# Your First Tasting: A Beginner's Playbook

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# This guidance is OPTIONAL!

Use these references for _your_ mezcal experiences, **not** to tell others how to enjoy theirs.

Tasting has a wide range of topics, so use each reference to help build your palate while tasting mezcal intentionally, or just to enjoy mezcal more.

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# References:

- [⚖ **The Bottom Lines**](https://mezcalcuriously.discourse.group/t/the-bottom-lines/175) - 3 minimum effort questions  
Preference  
Price  
Alcohol

- [👨🏼‍🍳 **Tasting Tips and Tricks**](https://mezcalcuriously.discourse.group/t/tasting-tips-and-tricks/171) - general practices and habits  
Secrets of Smell  
Tasting Hints

- [🏛 **Flavor Foundations**](https://mezcalcuriously.discourse.group/t/flavor-foundations/170) - a framework for recognizing flavor  
Personal Preference  
Simple Labels  
Specific Notes  
Flavor Sourcing

- [🔥 **The 5 Ps of Flavor**](https://mezcalcuriously.discourse.group/t/the-5-ps-of-flavor/19) - where mezcal’s flavors come from  
People  
Place  
Plant  
Process  
Priorities

- [🎓 **The 4 Cs of Learning**](https://mezcalcuriously.discourse.group/t/the-4-cs-of-learning/20) - how to upgrade your tastings  
Companions  
Comparisons  
Categories  
Coach

- [🫗 **Cup Type Matters**](https://mezcalcuriously.discourse.group/t/cup-type-matters/172) - cup categories and purposes  
Traditional  
Sensory-Enhancing  
Restaurant Standard

- [🍋‍🟩 **On The Side**](https://mezcalcuriously.discourse.group/t/on-the-side/173) - edible complements to mezcal  
Favorites  
Palate Cleansers  
Small Bites  
Garnishes

- [🪶 **Tasting Philosophies**](https://mezcalcuriously.discourse.group/t/tasting-philosophies/174) - lessons on mindset  
Context Matters  
Let Go of Perfection  
Credit The Makers

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