Tag: Mezcal
A Maritime Mezcal Tasting
by: Melissa Dowling
New York’s floating Mexican restaurant, La Barca Cantina, boasts more than 100 varieties of authentic mezcal and tequila, with a beverage program that honors the skills …
Clase Azul Unveils San Luis Potosí Mezcal
by: Kyle Swartz
Clase Azul México has expanded its portfolio with the newly released Clase Azul Mezcal San Luis Potosí. This join’s the company’s two existing mezcals: Clase Azul …
Applebee’s Unveils Mezcal Cocktails
by: Melissa Dowling
A sure sign that mezcal has hit the mainstream: Applebee’s on Jan. 8 announced the launch of three mezcal Margaritas. The Pasadena, CA-based chain, which operates 1,654 …
Bacardi Acquires Ilegal Mezcal
by: Kyle Swartz
Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held international spirits company in the world, announced today the completion of a transaction that makes the family-owned company the sole …
Podcast: A Tequila Deep Dive
by: The Staff
In this episode, we’re joined by tequila connoisseur David Suro. He is founder of the Tequila Interchange Project, owner of the tequila brand Siembra Azul and …
A Refresher On Tequila
by: Melissa Dowling
National Tequila Day falls on July 24, which is a great time to hoist a cocktail and perhaps to refresh your knowledge about agave-based spirits. For …
Mixing With Mexican Spirits
by: Melissa Dowling
The Margarita may be the top cocktail at most restaurants, but there are plenty of other drinks that use tequila as well as mezcal and some …
The Most Popular Mexican Alcohol Brands
by: Melissa Dowling
Consumers can’t seem to get enough of tequila and beer from Mexico these days, but which brands are growing the fastest? Modelo Especial is the top Mexican beer …
Can Tequila Growth Continue Sustainably?
by: Kyle Swartz
Tequila and mezcal sales remain red hot in the U.S. This combined category grew 17.2% in 2022, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United …
DISCUS Report: Spirits Sales Reach Record Market Share
by: Kyle Swartz
The distilled spirits sector remained resilient in 2022 despite a challenging external environment, achieving record market share and spirits sales, driven by continued consumer interest in …
