Around the world, many countries represent a quintessential drink and integrate it with their culture: Korean soju, Japanese sake, British gin, French wine, Caribbean rum, and American bourbon are just a few that come to the mind. You’ll no doubt sample a fine, smoky liqueur made from the native agave plant, mezcal (obviously, tequila is another contender for the crown of Mexican spirits).

Silent House, one of the world’s leading mezcal distilleries, decided to pack the culture to the max to celebrate the debut of their new, ultra-rare variation of black mezcal. What happened was a mega party, an alliance between the distillery and concert powerhouse UMBRA to form “Silencio UMBRA”.

In the heart of Oaxaca’s Valley of Silence, mezcal aficionados had the pleasure of dancing under the desert stars to an incredible line-up, curated by Cercle Music founder Derek Barbolla and artistic director Philippe Tuchmann. The series of the show included headliners: Bonobo, Carlita, Flor Capistran, Lee Burridge, LP Giobbi, Iñigo Vontier, The Martinez Brothers, Phil & Derek, Ry X, Shimza and Sofiane Pamart.

And it wasn’t just good music. Ten award-winning chefs from Oaxaca’s top restaurants were invited to create a variety of delicious dishes throughout the night. While dining on some world-class food, the participants also had the opportunity to witness incredible immersive performances by Ritual Ibiza that, from the looks of the photos, seemed wild.

What could be a better way to introduce a new brand of Mezcal than through a stellar party in the desert? Check out the photos of Silencio UMBRA below!