How the Conflict in Additive-Free Tequila Is Hurting Small Brands
There is a dispute in the tequila industry over the right to certify and label tequila as additive free—but the small brands producing it are bearing the brunt of the fallout
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As U.S. demand for Mexican beer and spirits fuels industry growth, severe drought in the region complicates that success story and calls for a more sustainable approach
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Informed consumers are demanding additive-free tequilas, and these bartenders and retail buyers have recommendations at every price point
Curating a Small-Batch Mezcal Selection from Scratch
Tahona Mercado is set on saving the agave spirit from the same mass-produced fate as tequila, one small-batch bottle at a time
Rezpiral Simeon Ramirez Tobaziche
Superbueno’s Ignacio “Nacho” Jimenez is drawn to Rezpiral as a single-batch mezcal label with a commitment to working equitably and ethically with artisanal producers
Agave Spirits, By the Numbers
Discover what’s fueling growth for tequila, mezcal, and beyond with our downloadable agave spirits infographic
Why Some Producers No Longer Call Their Spirits Mezcal
A cumbersome certification process and growing consumer awareness have prompted more mezcal distillers to embrace the agave spirits label instead.
Overcoming the Risks of Mezcal’s Huge Growth
For an artisanal product like mezcal, keeping up with explosive growth is extremely difficult. In the face of surging demand, mezcal producers take stock of the challenges—and opportunities—that lie ahead
Amidst Mainstream Growth, Some Tequila Producers Are Sticking to Their Roots
While tequila seems to be dominated by big brands and celebrity ventures, some traditionalists are returning to their roots to reinvent the category
Introducing North America’s Largest Agave Spirits Collection
From tequila and mezcal to bacanora and raicilla, JR Rodriguez is spreading the agave gospel at Ámbar Restaurante in El Paso, Texas
Inside the Celebrity Obsession with Agave Spirits
There’s a gold rush in Jalisco and Oaxaca as a growing number of famous personalities launch tequila and mezcal brands—but which ones have staying power?
Small Tequila and Mezcal Producers Struggle to Survive
Largely dependent on U.S. bars and restaurants, Mexico’s craft distilleries are in trouble, and trying to find new ways to connect with consumers
