Mezcal
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Corte Vetusto has released a new Mezcal expression, dubbed Ancestral. The new, ultra-rare offering is the latest release from the agave spirits brand’s mesquite smoked Mezcal portfolio. Crafted by fourth-generation ‘maestro mezcalero’ Isidro Damian, Corte…
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Casa Don Ramon has launched a Joven Mezcal. The new offering from the iconic Tequila brand is a “transcendent expression of this category,” according to a release. Made from 100% Salmiana Agave from Zacatecas, Mexico…
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LeBron James backed Lobos 1707 has officially launched their Tequila and Mezcal lineup in the United States and Mexico. Named after the Spanish word for “wolves,” the brand celebrates the strength of the pack and…
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Espadin is the most readily available agave variety and a common entry point into the diverse and complex world of Mezcal. Fresh and smoky with bright agave notes, Montelobos Espadin offers an excellent example of…
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Carlos Moreno’s energy is palpable. He’s on his way to the Koch Mezcal warehouse in Oaxaca and as our call cuts in and out, he begins to unravel the vast world of connections he has…
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The Lost Explorer Mezcal has joined the agave spirits game with the release of three expressions: Espadin, Tobala, and Salmiana. Co-founded by David de Rothschild and Thor Björgólfsson in collaboration with mezcalero Don Fortino Ramos,…
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Nate Brown has teamed up with a variety of industry figures to launch Rosaluna Mezcal. The new agave spirit from the Santiago Matatlan-based brand is set to hit shelves in New York, Southern California, and…
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Today, Vamonos Riendo Mezcal officially launched in the United States. The high altitude ensamble is triple distilled and offers a bright flavor profile with subtle smoke. And while the style might seem new to the…
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Mezcals are only getting better, according to the 2020 International Wine & Spirits Competition. At last year’s edition of the annual competition, only one of the agave-based spirits was awarded a gold medal, but this…
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Peloton de la Muerte has added two new artisanal Mezcals to its lineup: Criollo and Vegan Pechuga. The agave spirits will be available starting August 1. Produced with wild agave grown in Guerrero and produced…