A new wave of hyper-regional terroir-driven agave-based spirits have arrived Stateside. Here are some of the very best ...
My first experiences with mezcal were terrible. Around 10 years ago, mezcal became very popular in Mexico City’s nightlife, and mezcalerías started popping up everywhere, like La Botica which ...
Mezcal is made from agave (pronounced uh-gah-vee), a plant native to Mexico where it is often called maguey (pronounced mag-gay). Although resembling a catus, agave are succulents, part of the Century ...
When it comes to agave spirits, two names stand out: tequila and mezcal. They may seem like close cousins, but there are some key differences between the two that can make or break your margarita ...
On my visit to Oaxaca City, I joined this Sacred Mezcal Experience led by WSE Travel and I strongly recommend you do the same ...
Agave spirits are incredibly popular at the moment, but that’s mostly relegated to tequila sales. Mezcal currently makes up ...
There’s no question that agave spirits are hot right now. With the meteoric rise of mezcal among American drinkers, the number of high-quality restaurants and bars that showcase traditionally ...
Pulque is the oldest ancestor of two of Mexico's most popular alcoholic drinks, tequila and mezcal. It's not nearly as popular as the other two, but that wasn't always the case. In the late 1800s ...