Mezcal
Mezcal
There's a growing number of this smoky agave spirit out there. We've found the very best ones.
Spirits
By Jonah Flicker
A Premier Mezcal Maker Is Dialing Back the Spirit’s Smoky Flavor to Lure in a Larger Audience
Del Maguey’s Puebla Vida might be the bottle to start your love affair with this agave spirit.

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Spirits
By Jonah Flicker
Tequila? Nein. Meet Selva Negra, the First Agave Spirit Made in Germany.
Could this be as big as Jagermeister?
Spirits
By Jonah Flicker
This New Premium Mezcal Is Distilled With a Turkey Breast for Added Flavor
Montelobos’ Pechuga draws on traditional methods for its avian influence.
Spirits
By Jonah Flicker
This Bartender-Approved Coffee Liqueur Will Give Your Espresso Martini a Smoky Mezcal Kick
Mr. Black has teamed up with Ilegal Mezcal for a new cask-finished liqueur.
Spirits
By Jonah Flicker
Casa Lumbre Just Introduced the World’s First Cristalino Mezcal
Expect even more mezcals to follow in the footsteps of Contraluz.
Spirits
By Jason O'Bryan
How to Make a Naked and Famous, the Tart Mezcal Cocktail That Margarita Fans Will Love
It’s what you want to be drinking on a warm summer night.
Best of the Best
By Jonah Flicker, Jason O'Bryan
The 11 Best New Spirits of the Year, From Don Julio Ultima Reserva to Bob Dylan’s Whiskey
Top offerings from some of the world’s best distilleries.
Spirits
By Jonah Flicker
Tequila and Mezcal Sales Are Now Outpacing Whiskey
Soon Mexican agave spirits will be even more popular than vodka.
Spirits
By Jason O'Bryan
How to Make an Oaxaca Old Fashioned, the Classic Cocktail Made Better With Mezcal
Our resident bartender tweaks the original recipe to lean into his love of mezcal.