Tech Note: Tasting the First Distillation Run of Mezcal Tasting a first distillation run coming off a still at the Los Danzantes distillery in Santiago Matatlan, outside Oaxaca City. The first run is always very sweet, and ever so soft. Post navigationPrevious post: Tech Notes: Distilling with Agave SolidsNext post: Distillery Posts: Adjusting to Proof with Old, Understrength Brandy