Mezcal bottle and shot of mezcal next to a big agave leaf - Wirestock/Getty Images Tequila and mezcal are inarguably Mexico's contribution to the world of spirits. Many people assume that mezcal is ...

Born of wild agave and the creatures that sustain it, sal de gusano is a traditional Mexican ingredient closely tied to mezcal production. Better known as “worm salt” in the United States, to refer to ...

On one of my recent trips to Mexico, I had an incredible tasting experience showcasing a lineup of several different agave spirits, including tequila, mezcal and raicilla. While they’re all made from ...

If you missed National Mezcal Day, don’t worry—mezcal is always in season. Mezcal isn’t just tequila’s smoky cousin., it even has its own holiday!But let’s be honest: limiting your exploration to the ...

Mention a bout with mezcal and at least one of your acquaintances will fire back with the “did you eat the worm” question. But insect larvae added to bottles of mezcal are a relatively recent ...

Through her extensive background in wine, Lauren Mowery discovered that coffee has many of the same organoleptic properties as fermented grapes, from flavor and body to aromas and acidity. In pursuit ...

The traditional Fiesta Margarita, classically made with tequila, adapted well to the mezcal, adding just a touch of smoky earthiness to the lime and agave refreshing taste. Another classic tequila ...

The marque’s first agave spirit was a tequila that launched in 2020, a $250 bottle produced by tequila and mezcal brand Nosotros and sold by Speakeasy Co., followed by another tequila marked to an ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Robb Report may receive an affiliate commission. Agave spirits are incredibly popular at the moment, but ...