Looking for the best mezcal to try now? These four bottles, from Oaxaca to Zacatecas were top medalists at the Latin American ...

From heritage producers to rising newcomers, mezcal is more dynamic than ever. These brands are shaping the spirit's next ...

The famous mezcal “worm” has long puzzled scientists, but DNA testing has finally cracked the case. Researchers found that ...

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 ...

You know mezcal to bring the smoke in cocktails. But this terroir-driven spirit—which can be derived from more than 30 different types of agave plants—is so much more versatile, capable of adding ...

Mezcal is the fastest-growing category of agave spirits. It presents diverse aroma and taste profiles, from sweet and fruity to earthy, pungent, and even medicinal. It also lends itself to a wide ...

Agave-based spirits are some of the most complex spirits on the planet. This is largely because the pineapple-shaped cores of the spiky plant can take up to 14 years to ripen, giving plenty of time ...

UNITO Mezcal announced today a strategic one-year partnership with unified cruiserweight world champion Gilberto 'Zurdo” Ramírez, aligning the premium mezcal brand with one of boxing’s most dominant ...

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Agave is the fastest growing drinks category in the United States, according to IWSR, which carves a niche in the market for mezcal. Sales for the slightly smokey, earthy, agave-based spirit were up ...