This is an updated version of a story first published on Sept. 29, 2024. The original video can be viewed here. For years, mezcal sat in the shadow of its popular cousin tequila …known for its ...

Mezcal, a distilled spirit made from an agave plant native to Mexico, was once regarded as inferior to tequila, its more high-profile, industrialized cousin. It was also known for the worm in the ...

Mezcal is having a moment. And whether you’re ordering this 500-year-old agave-based spirit at a bar or mixing cocktails at home, there’s no denying that mezcal offers a fresh, nuanced and trendy ...

Move over, Clooney. There are two new spirit makers in town. Joshua Tree musicians and producers Dave Catching and Bingo Richey are teaming up to release Rancho de la Luna Mezcal – a new spirit named ...

According to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), mezcal sales have increased by double digits year-over-year, reflecting its rising popularity. Younger consumers, particularly ...

If you’re a novice to Mexican, agave-based spirits, you might be confused by the differences between tequila and mezcal. Technically, all tequila is mezcal but not all mezcal is tequila. This is ...

Often described as tequila’s smoky-tasting cousin, mezcal differs in its distillation process and flavor. People usually drink mezcal straight, though it’s also becoming a popular cocktail ingredient.

The spicy-sweet fig-ginger syrup rounds out the smoky mezcal and bright lemon juice in this cocktail. Mezcal is still the dominant flavor in this barely sweet drink that lets the liquor shine. Ashtin ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Maluma is ready to try it all. Whether that be making his ...

The Banyan Tree Cabo Marques in Mexico is now offering a new “Mezcal Experience” to guests at its La Nao restaurant. Mezcal, a distilled alcoholic spirit native to Mexico, is made out of a variety of ...

Mezcal is certainly having its moment. The U.S. became the world’s largest market for the spirit in 2019 — surpassing even Mexico — and production increased by almost 10% in 2020. What’s more, Drizly, ...