But since then, the mezcal market has exploded ... Nose: A bit of cotton candy joined by toasted caramel notes and a crisp woody character. Palate: Smokey as it hits your palate before those ...

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 popularity of mezcal has grown in the U.S., but it can still often get mistaken for its relative, tequila. While you can often order a margarita with tequila or mezcal, the difference between ...

The newest boozy brand offering: Tesla Mezcal. Priced at $450, the limited-release spirit "is as delicate as it is spicy, with a deep citrus and green apple nose that gives way to soft herbal ...

Armando and Alvaro Hernandez are fourth-generation mezcal producers from Oaxaca, one of Mexico's poorest states. In the 80s and 90s, when the Hernandez brothers were children, mezcal sold for 7 ...

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 ...