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 ...
Ilegal Mezcal 7-Year Añejo is an extremely limited release that should entice any fan of agave spirits—or aged spirits in general. In the world of mezcal, the spirits category, which ...
Isabel Santiago grew up among the agave fields in Oaxaca, in the Zapotec region of Santiago Matatlán, considered by many the epicenter of mezcal production. Her great grandfather, Valente ...
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The Race to Save Mezcal From the World
But this former center of gold and silver mining has become a pilgrimage site for spirit fanatics, sometimes called the ...
The 2024 Mezcal Trophy was awarded to Pensador Espadín Artesanal Mezcal. Both agave spirits were judged the world’s best in their respective spirits category. The IWSC, the oldest spirits ...
It’s only available from the leafy upstairs bar, and consists of CBD Oil washed Alipus San Juan mezcal, Chartreuse green herbal liqueur, Acqua di Cedro liqueur, lime, sugar and fresh tarragon ...