mezcal

It's also the ideal base for a simple, traditional Cinco de Mayo cocktail

Plus: How to drink ‘em

How the influence of Scotch and mezcal are transforming the agave spirit

It's a sort-of reunion for the 'Breaking Bad' stars

Jay Schroeder’s new book decodes an otherwise tricky spirit

Mexican rum, Bolivian grape brandy and pisco. Let's review.

Five new restaurants for all you dilettantes and bon vivants

One tastes like chicken. Er, pollo. Seriously.

We chatted with the Godfather of weed about his newest vice

Set the Delorean for 1977 and grab a date. Let’s dance.

Why two of Mexico’s elite spirits are under attack

South of the Border Edition

Marcus Fan collects booze. Really rare booze.

When it comes to agave spirits, here’s what the judges behind the San Francisco World Spirits Competition say you should be drinking

The world’s most interesting spirit might also be the most difficult to understand — and one that may not survive its growing popularity

Put down the margarita, and pick up... some rum?

A chat and a copita with the duo behind Dos Hombres

The innovative small-scale producer puts an emphasis on mezcal from different Mexican states

Cincoro's portfolio boasts four award-winning tequila expressions: blanco, reposado, añejo and extra añejo

Lessons learned from whiskey sipping do not apply here

Why you should seek out these hard-to-find (but legal!) agave spirits

Your agave depends on it, according to ecologist Rodrigo “Bat Man” Medellin

This diverse Mexican spirit tends to stick with one agave and one region

Turns out the rock legend knows his agave — and has plenty of funny stories to share

Adding heat to your drinks takes a little love and care

Limited-edition, beautifully presented mezcal crafted from rare and wild agave

One rum broke barriers, mezcal got its due and we've never seen a vodka like this

The brand launched with four expressions, including a collaboration with Dark Matter Coffee

Most compare the spirit to tequila, but it works better when treated like a different spirit