Ready to dive into the richly nuanced world of tequila and mezcal? Here’s what you need to know. Related: A Beginner’s Guide to the Agave Species Used to Make Mezcal. The hist ...

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 ...

Mezcal has long been overshadowed by its sibling tequila, but this smoky spirit has gained a strong foothold with the drinking public as well. In fact, the market for mezcal is expected to double ...

Bill Esparza is a James Beard award-winning food journalist, author of LA Mexicano, and onscreen food television personality covering food in United States and Latin America. Tequila is unique in ...

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 ...

The Elevated Spirits Company is pleased to announce that Cierto Tequila received nine (9) medals, including two (2) Double ...

Tequila and mezcal lovers can congregate at an event in The Colony, where they can enjoy recognizable brands and small-batch artisanal spirits. The Expo Tequila & Mezcal will hold its third annual ...

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 ...