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
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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
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
Agave’s Terroir Movement
From sotol to raicilla to bacanora, what you need to know about the growing spectrum of ancient agave spirits
The Mezcalistas Founders Built a Community for the Agave Spirit
Susan Coss and Max Garrone helped fuel the mezcal revolution by promoting the spirit through a publication, an educational platform, and consumer events
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
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Can Mezcal Save Its Artisan Soul?
Mezcal brand owners, importers, and experts weigh in on the growth of the mezcal category and whether there’s a sustainable path to preserving its culture and authenticity
