Mezcal (/ mɛˈskæl / ⓘ, Latin American Spanish: [mesˈkal] ⓘ), sometimes spelled mescal, is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from any type of agave. Agaves or magueys are endemic to the Americas …

Oct 20, 2025 · Learn how mezcal is made, what flavors you might encounter, and then start tasting—and reflecting. You can be a drunk mezcal drinker and stay that way forever, or you can …

Nov 26, 2025 · Mezcal, also spelled mescal, is a distilled alcoholic beverage derived from the fermented juice of the baked core of the agave plant and traditionally made in Mexico.

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.

Oct 23, 2025 · Mezcal is having a moment in cocktails. Here’s everything to know about the smoky spirit, and why it’s becoming more popular than tequila.

In this detailed guide, we cover how mezcal is made, where mezcal is made, what mezcal is made from, and makes mezcal different from tequila, as well as your more obscure questions about the category.

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 …

Jan 1, 2024 · Mezcal is a distilled spirit made from agave, a spiky desert plant that’s been a staple in Mexico for centuries. While tequila sticks to blue agave and a specific region, mezcal is more free …

Dec 19, 2025 · It’s easiest to think of mezcal as an umbrella term for all agave-based spirits. Much like whiskey is an umbrella term for Scotch or bourbon, mezcal covers several liquors including tequila.

Nov 13, 2023 · Mezcal is the name for all types of spirits made from agave (in addition to tequila, other mezcals include bacanora, raicilla, and sotol). If you’re a fan of tequila, you likely know that it’s an …