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7 best splurge mezcals worth every penny in 2026

Mezcal has always rewarded the obsessive. The category is full of small-batch, single-village, single-producer spirits that ...
Forbes

The World’s Top Mezcal, According To The Beverage Testing Institute

Nine mezcals won gold medals and one Racilla took a Platinum medal at the 2025 BevTest Judging. If you love Tequila, these agave spirits are worth exploring. A selection of bottles of fine mezcal from ...
Yahoo

Mezcal producers preserve traditional methods as demand for liquor grows | 60 Minutes

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Demand for mezcal was low for years, but interest and sales have soared. The vast majority of the spirit is made in Oaxaca, Mexico ...
Forbes

The World’s Best Mezcal, According To The Latin American World Spirits Competition

Mezcal figured prominently in the inaugural 2024 Latin American World Spirits Competition. Below are background and tasting notes on the Best-in-Class winners and finalists. Mezcal figured prominently ...
CNBC

Tequila, mezcal are the only spirits growing in sales, but tariffs would be 'catastrophic,' industry group says

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 ...
Los Angeles Times

Using the planet’s most expensive ham to flavor liquor: Del Maguey Iberico mezcal

Ever heard of pechuga, the mezcal from Oaxaca made by suspending a chicken breast (pechuga) from the top of the still? Forget about the worm in the bottle. That’s just folklore. But this, this is ...
Dallas Observer

The Trove Is a New Gem in Town Boasting Jewelry, Drinks and Tapas

The Trove, the newest addition to the Bishop Arts District, is a treasure for those prone to indulge in shopping and drinks. Technically a mezcaleria, The Trove specializes in mescal. Bartenders liken ...