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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

To beginners, both agave-based spirits might seem similar. But there are key differences that make mezcal and tequila unique. As tequila’s star power has taken off thanks to the endorsements of ...

Often described as tequila’s smoky-tasting cousin, mezcal differs in its distillation process and flavor. People usually drink mezcal straight, though it’s also becoming a popular cocktail ingredient.

Like wine or beer, mezcal is a blanket term. In its broadest definition, it’s any distilled spirit made from the agave plant, which is known in Mexico as a maguey. Mezcal is meant to be sipped neat in ...

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 ...

The International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) has awarded the 2024 Tequila Trophy to 1800 Milenio Extra Añejo Tequila. The 2024 Mezcal Trophy was awarded to Pensador Espadín Artesanal Mezcal.

This is an updated version of a story first published on Sept. 29, 2024. The original video can be viewed here. For years, mezcal sat in the shadow of its popular cousin tequila …known for its ...

If you’ve visited a buzzy bar in any major city in the last 15 years, you’ve probably encountered craft cocktails made with tequila or mezcal. At the very least, you’ve likely sipped a Margarita or ...