Mezcal

  • Beveland Debuts Planta Santa Mezcal

    Beveland Distillers has launched its first mezcal brand, called Planta Santa. Made in Oaxaca, Mexico, Planta Santa comes in joven, reposado, and añejo varieties. It is made using a mix of espadín agave and other…

  • El Silencio Mezcal Is Opening A Boutique Hotel In Oaxaca, Casa Silencio

    The founders of El Silencio Mezcal are opening a new boutique hotel in Oaxaca, called Casa Silencio. The new property is approximately 45 miles southeast of the city of Oaxaca and is set to open…

  • How To Make World-Class Mezcal With The Lost Explorer Mezcal

    Since launching in late 2020, The Lost Explorer Mezcal has grown to be one of the world’s top rated agave spirits brands. All three of its releases picked up top honors at the San Francisco…

  • Pensador Launches Cocktails-Focused Espadin Mezcal

    Mezcal brand Pensador has unveiled an Espadin as its second expression. The new bottling was created specifically for mixing, but can also be enjoyed sipped. Produced by father-and-son mezcaleros Atenógenes and Jose García for Pensador,…

  • Mezcal Amaras Introduces 2021 Artist Designed Verde Label Series

    Beginning this month, Mezcal Amaras will showcase the work of a dozen artists from across the globe on their Verde bottle. The brand began showcasing works by various artists in 2016.  “Each of the artists over…

  • Agua Mágica Debuts Inaugural Ensamble Mezcal

    Agua Mágica has launched an ensamble as its first mezcal. Founded by an all-Mexican team, Agua Mágica embraces Oaxaca’s rich, artisanal history while aiming to recontextualize mezcal consumption occasions and empower the mezcaleros and community…

  • Elenita: The World’s First Sparkling Mezcal In A Can

    Riding a surging interest in tequila and mezcal sales – which rose 17.4% last year, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States – Elenita is making sparkling mezcal cocktails in a can. …

  • Discovery And Curiosity, How The Lost Explorer Became The World’s Hottest Mezcal

    The Lost Explorer Mezcal is the brand at the top of every agave spirits lover’s current to-taste list. Officially launched back in December, it has already racked up awards across the globe and made moves…

  • Cutwater Launches Mezcal Along With Sustainability Initiative

    Cutwater Spirits has announced its entry into a new category with the launch of Cutwater Mezcal. Made from 100% wild Cenizo Agave, it is the latest bottled spirit to join the San Diego-based brand’s portfolio,…

  • Clase Azul Tequila Moves Into Hospitality

    Luxury spirits company Clase Azul has announced its expansion from tequilas and mezcal into the hospitality sector.  Founder and CEO Arturo Lomeli has underlined that he has no intention of taking focus off the drinks…