Aging mezcal is a Mexican tradition. Ilegal does it in American Oak, the same way bourbon is made. John Rexer: So this is the añejo. And this is aged 15 months. Cecilia Vega: Color is definitely ...

This actually contributes more color than one might expect–the mezcal exists its secondary aging with a light golden hue, having picked up new flavors in the process as well. If you didn’t ...

They also variety from pinkish red to white in color. [Related: Five burning questions about tequila, answered.] In response to a declining number of larvae available to add to mezcal, the team in ...

Collectors discovered mezcal in the 2000s ... oak extract, caramel color and syrup. As long as these additives amount to less than 1% of the total weight of the spirit, producers don’t even ...

and an unlikely future mezcal magnate, began spending time in Oaxaca. Cooper, known for his abstract work with light and color, had taken a windfall from a few big art sales and driven south to ...

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 ...

The Division Bell is made with a mezcal base, into which Luxardo Aperitivo is added (you can also use Aperol if you wish, as it'll have a similar flavor and color palette). Then, things are kicked ...

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 ...