Rank Studios

Mexico

THE DISTILLATION OF MEZCAL IN OAXACA

Photograph by Chris Rank of the sunrise over Oaxaca, Mexico
Photograph by Chris Rank as the sun sets over a valley Oaxaca, Mexico
Documentary Photography by Chris Rank of a detail of agave as it grows in a valley in Oaxaca, Mexico
Francisco Javier
A palanque is dedicated in Oaxaca Mexico, Photo by Chris Rank
Agave Pines are cut and prepared for Mezcal production
two boys stand by as a mezcal palanque dedication parade passes
Agave is prepared for Mezcal Production in a photograph by Chris Rank in Oaxaca Mexico
A detail of an Agave Pina being cut for mezcal production in Oaxaca Mexico
Agave Pinas being placed on a fire for roasting in preparation for mezcal production in Oaxaca Mexico
Roasted Agave Pinas smoke in a fire for roasting in preparation for mezcal production in Oaxaca Mexico
a mezcal worker monitors Agave Pinas being placed on a fire for roasting in preparation for mezcal production in Oaxaca Mexico
Detail of predistillate before mezcal distilling
Mezcal is tested for it's proof
a mezcal distillery in Oaxaca Mexico
The sun sets over Oaxaca Mexico