For years, mezcal sat in the shadow of its popular cousin tequila …known for its worm…and deemed too smokey for a spot on the same shelf as premium spirits. But not anymore. Once banned and later sold ...

Convite is the best selling brand of mezcal in Oaxaca, the birthplace of one of Mexico’s most beloved spirits. Its pechuga expression feels particularly fit for celebrating Día de los Muertos. On a ...

Bosscal Mezcal has a discovery story as well. As owner Nelson Nieves likes to say, “Mezcal finds you, you don’t find mezcal.” It found Nieves and his brother after their construction company succumbed ...

From smoky and savory to vegetal and bright, we found the mezcals that stand out ...

SANTA MARIA ZOQUITLAN, Mexico (AP) — Mexico’s agave spirit mezcal is still produced much as it has been for generations. The work is slow and physical, guided by knowledge passed down within ...

Agave is the heart of any bottle of mezcal. When produced in a traditional manner, mezcal is more than just a simple distillation of agave. It reflects generations of focus on these unique and ...

Mezcal is having a moment. And whether you’re ordering this 500-year-old agave-based spirit at a bar or mixing cocktails at home, there’s no denying that mezcal offers a fresh, nuanced and trendy ...

On one of my recent trips to Mexico, I had an incredible tasting experience showcasing a lineup of several different agave spirits, including tequila, mezcal and raicilla. While they’re all made from ...

Thank you for subscribing. This premium content is made possible because of your continued support of local journalism. Mezcal has taken off in Arizona, mirroring a trend sweeping the United States.

Mezcal’s star continues to rise, as the Mexican spirit enjoys a steady uptick in consumption. Between 2017 and 2022, the number of mezcal brands being imported to the United States grew by 97%, and in ...