The average, workaday tequila consumer, if they’re aware of the distinction between tequila and mezcal to begin with, tends to focus on the difference in flavor of the two spirits styles as a result ...

In the world of agave-based spirits, much of what we end up drinking is based around the careful cultivation of planned agave–or maguey–harvests, grown by commercial farmers. This has grown more true ...

Demystifying mezcal, one of America’s hottest spirits. It feels almost contradictory to describe a spirit that has existed for at least 500 years as “trendy,” but mezcal’s global rise to popularity ...

While most novice drinkers are well acquainted with tequila, mezcal still remains a mystery to many. But even if you haven’t imbibed a liquor with the words “mezcal” on it, you’ve probably already ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emily writes about what’s in your glass and why it matters. Tequila and mezcal may share a shelf behind your favorite local bar, ...

Fósforo, a new mezcal brand financed by Jim Cramer, is releasing two styles of the spirit made from tobalá. By Robert Simonson A new mezcal, Fósforo, will add two spirits to the crowded mezcal market, ...

Unlike tequila, which is produced in Jalisco using exclusively blue weber agave, mezcal can legally be produced in nine Mexican states—the bulk of which comes from the rolling hills and jagged cliff ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Mezcal is quickly becoming more popular than ever. The ...