Like tequila, mezcal is distilled from the agave plant. Unlike tequila, which is distilled from only the blue agave, mezcal can be distilled from more than 30 varieties of agave, including the ...

While both tequila and mezcal are derived from agave, they differ in the species of agave used, the harvesting and cooking methods, and more.

Mezcal has long been overshadowed by its sibling tequila, but this smoky spirit has gained a strong foothold with the drinking public as well. In fact, the market for mezcal is expected to double ...

Ilegal Mezcal 7-Year Añejo is an extremely limited release that should entice any fan of agave spirits—or aged spirits in general. In the world of mezcal, the spirits category, which ...