Tag: Mezcal
Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero Hits Retail Shelves
by: Melissa Dowling
Tapping into the booming premiumization trend for tequila and mezcal, Clase Azul has announced the launch of Clase Azul Mezcal Guerrero. This new expression is made from 100% …
Tequila and Mezcal Trends for 2021
by: Melissa Dowling
Consumer thirst for tequila and other agave spirits keeps propelling the category to new heights. Tequila consumption in the U.S. rose from 15 million 9-liter cases …
DISCUS Report: RTDs and Premiumization Boomed in 2020
by: Kyle Swartz
The annual economic briefing by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), conducted virtually on Jan. 28, confirmed the grim state of on-premise in …
Pernod Ricard Purchases Majority Stake In Del Maguey Mezcal
by: The Staff
Pernod Ricard has signed an agreement to take a majority stake in Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal. The transaction is subject to usual condition precedents and is expected to …
Phillips Distilling Adds Marca Negra Mezcal To Portfolio
by: The Staff
Phillips Distilling announced today the addition of Marca Negra Mezcal to its portfolio. The brand joins the Phillip’s Distilling Co.’s growing family of spirits which includes Prairie Organic Vodkas, …
Puebla, San Luis Potosí Mezcals
by: Kyle Swartz
Mezcales de Leyenda has expanded its artisanal mezcal line with two new expressions made from agave from different Mexican states – Puebla and San Luis Potosí. The first of …
Can Mezcal Boom In The U.S.?
by: Kyle Swartz
In terms of flavor, mezcal is to tequila as Japanese whisky is to Scotch. The concept and core are similar, but the secondary notes vary widely. …
Ilegal Mezcal Gains National Distribution After Bacardi Investment
by: Kyle Swartz
Ilegal Mezcal has entered into a national distribution agreement with Southern Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s). The brand will be part of Southern Glazer’s Transatlantic Spirits division, the companies said …
Bozal Mezcal
by: Kyle Swartz
3 Badge Beverage Corporation has expanded its artisan spirits portfolio with the introduction of Bozal, a line of mezcals that highlight agave’s varietals. The first four expressions …
Del Maguey Papalote
by: Kyle Swartz
Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal has announced its newest artisanal release in the Del Maguey Vino de Mezcal series: Del Maguey Papalote. Del Maguey Papalote is made in San …
