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MEZCAL & agave spirits!
Everything you need to know about the world’s most interesting spirits.
MEZCAL & AGAVE SPIRITS GLOSSARY
Your guide to the wild varietals, traditional tools, and rich terminology behind Mexico's most complex spirits.
MASTER THE BASICS
If you’re new to mezcal, tequila, or agave spirits… this is the place to become more confident at the bar or liquor store.
I used to order a flight every time I sat down at an agave bar. Lately, I pick one bottle and stay with it. Two or three pours of the same mezcal give it room to open up, and the flavors you'd miss in a flight start showing up. Mezcal is strong, and each sip overwrites the one before. By the end of the night, I knew that bottle inside and out.
Tequila uses one agave and is usually steamed. Mezcal uses dozens, roasted in earth pits, and must be 100% agave. Here's what that means at the bar.
become a tastemaker
Learn the hottest spots, under-the-radar cocktails, the best brands, and other tips to build status in a world of sameness.
In this article, James Colino reviews Clavel, a popular mezcaleria in Baltimore that completely changed his perspective on the city. He highlights the restaurant's bustling, dimly lit atmosphere and authentic neighborhood feel, including an all-woman kitchen that reminds him of his own Mexican heritage.
live the mezcal culture
Go deep into the soul of Mexican culture and learn new and interesting facts for your next cocktail party.
