Mezcal is a traditional Mexican spirit made from agave, known for its distinct smoky flavor and deep cultural roots. Unlike tequila, mezcal can be crafted from various agave species, giving it a wide range of flavors. It’s produced through a time-honored process that often involves cooking agave in underground pits, which imparts its signature smokiness.
For a lot of people outside Mexico, mezcal seems like a recent discovery—something that suddenly popped up in trendy bars and specialty liquor stores. But that’s far from the truth. Mezcal has a past that stretches back centuries, possibly even longer. It’s more than just another alcoholic beverage; it’s a piece of history, culture, and … Read more
Bozal Mezcal crafts its spirits from wild agave species that thrive in the uncultivated lands of Oaxaca and Guerrero, Mexico. Numerous indigenous agave varieties grow naturally on the steep hillsides of these regions. Family-run mezcaleros, or distilleries, actively preserve traditional, untamed methods to produce small, artisanal batches. The San Francisco-based agency, Swig, designed the bottles, … Read more
Alebrijes are sculptures made of copal wood or cartonería, a Mexican handcraft similar to papier-mâché. They depict fantastical chimera-like creatures. For example, a single alebrije might consist of a wolf’s body, a bat’s wings, and a dragon’s head. They are often brightly colored with detailed patterns, making them as enchanting as they are terrifying. The … Read more
Mezcal is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from agave plants, predominantly in Mexico. It is renowned for its rich, smoky flavor and deep cultural significance. It has been an important part of Mexican culture for centuries. Families have passed down methods of harvesting these plants and crafting this distinct spirit. At its core, mezcal celebrates … Read more
In this article, you’ll find more about this unique type of mezcal that has a worm in it. The worm, known as gusano, is key to unlocking wonderful drinking experiences. The thorough production process yields a drink with splendid tasting notes. There are different types of Mezcals with the worm, which you’ll learn about in … Read more
Pechuga is what is known as a destilado con. Meaning that it is a type of mezcal distilled with something other than the fermented agave. Typically a destilado con pechuga is distilled twice before the ingredients are introduced to the still for a third distillation. At this stage, a number of techniques are used depending … Read more
Tobala mezcal is a coveted wild agave distillate produced from the tobala agave. In order for the distillate to be called a mezcal, it needs to be made according to the denomination of origin for distillates. Outside the denomination of origin, agave spirits made with tobala agave can be found using the name papalometl. Tobala … Read more
Why is there a worm in mezcal? In short, the worm that you see in a bottle of mezcal was a marketing gimmick. Jacobo Lozano Paez of Gusano Rojo was the brains behind the marketing ploy. It began in 1950, the art school student who became a mezcal maker included moth larvae in bottles to … Read more