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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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
Why Mexican Corn Whiskey Should Be on Your Radar
A new craft movement, let by mezcal distillers, is reclaiming Mexico’s ancestral grain
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
At the Frontier of Winemaking, a New Talent Leads the Way
In Mexico’s Baja region, the Bordeaux-trained winemaker Lourdes Martinez Ojeda crafts wines that establish her homeland as vital to the global culinary stage
Exploring Mezcal’s Next Wave
Mexico’s Durango has emerged as a new region, but not without challenges
48 Hours in Oaxaca with Del Maguey Founder Ron Cooper
The mezcal producer shares his tips for where to eat, drink, and explore
Transforming a Passion into a Digital Business
How Grover and Scarlet Sanschagrin of Tequila Matchmaker are carving out a new niche in drinks
Getting to Know Mexico’s New Wine Scene
Propelled by Bichi’s popularity, Baja wines are on the radar of U.S. buyers
