Mezcal (/ m ɛ ˈ s k æ l / ⓘ, Latin American Spanish: ⓘ), sometimes spelled mescal, is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from any type of agave. Agaves or magueys are endemic to the Americas and found globally as ornamental plants.

Apr 28, 2022 · Mezcal is all the rage in bars now, and many people want to add it to their home bar collection. Here are the best bottles to buy and drink.

Apr 25, 2023 · Mezcal is made with agave hearts that are roasted in underground pits, imparting the smoky and savory qualities many associate with the spirit. Most mezcal is made in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Mezcal can legally be made with more than 40 varieties of agave.

Jan 27, 2024 · Learn all about mezcal, a spirit unique and artisanal to Mexico produced from the Agave plant. Discover mezcal from a producer's perspective.

23 hours ago · Since 2003, tequila and mezcal has grown 294 percent, with an average rate of 7.1 percent per year, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.According to Global Market ...

Apr 17, 2020 · The world of mezcal is vast and oftentimes confusing for novice agave-spirit drinkers. So Lou Bank, the founder and executive director of S.A.C.R.E.D Agave, distills the basics and recommends his...

Apr 15, 2024 · Mezcal is a smoky twist on traditional tequila and there’s a reason everyone is drinking it — here’s everything you need to know to start sipping the popular spirit.

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