The agave-based Mexican spirit is much more diverse than many drinkers realize. Mezcal is a beloved spirit around the world, distinct in style and flavor, and often completely misunderstood.

you can get a lot out of a mezcal tour in Oaxaca. IF you choose the right one. Many of the Oaxaca mezcal tours I'd come across in my research were surface level tastings tacked onto larger day trips.

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 ...

Americans have vast choices now, and usually any restaurant or bar cocktail list will have mezcal and tequila drinks. In many large cities you may even have a bar specializing in them. That wasn ...

Mezcal is having more than a moment. It’s one of the fastest-growing spirits, particularly in the US, which is the number one market for mezcal outside of Mexico. Most mezcal is produced in ...