The popularity of mezcal has grown in the U.S., but it can still often get mistaken for its relative, tequila. While you can often order a margarita with tequila or mezcal, the difference between the ...

Tequila is a type of mezcal, and they are made using different types of the agave plant. The spirits are processed, distilled, and aged differently in different parts of Mexico. Mezcal is roasted in ...

If you’ve visited a buzzy bar in any major city in the last 15 years, you’ve probably encountered craft cocktails made with tequila or mezcal. At the very least, you’ve likely sipped a Margarita or ...

The International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) has awarded the 2024 Tequila Trophy to 1800 Milenio Extra Añejo Tequila. The 2024 Mezcal Trophy was awarded to Pensador Espadín Artesanal Mezcal.

Anyone who loves tequila has probably also heard of its close cousin, mezcal. But a common mistake is thinking the two are the same. They're not! Yes, there are some similarities between the two ...

OK, it's a little confusing, so let's break it down. Mezcal and tequila are both made from agave, but tequila can be made only from the blue agave plant. The ...

Bosscal Mezcal has a discovery story as well. As owner Nelson Nieves likes to say, “Mezcal finds you, you don’t find mezcal.” It found Nieves and his brother after their construction company succumbed ...

U.S. spirits revenue slipped in 2024, but the category maintained its market share lead ahead of beer and wine. Consumer demand remained strong for spirits-based ready-to-drink cocktails, along with ...

Arte Agave, the traveling festival dedicated to tequila, mezcal, art and culture, is returning this spring, bringing its immersive festivities across the United States. Each stop brings together ...

Mezcal is booming, but where do whisky lovers start? A spirits expert maps the crossover from smoky Islays to sherry bombs, one dram at a time.

The world of mezcal is endlessly exciting. As Uproxx’s resident tequila writer, I’m deeply invested and interested in that agave spirit, but with that level of familiarity comes a lot of expectation.