The popularity of mezcal has grown in the U.S., but it can still often get mistaken for its relative, tequila. While you can often order a margarita with tequila or mezcal, the difference between the ...

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 ...

The International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) has awarded the 2024 Tequila Trophy to 1800 Milenio Extra Añejo Tequila. The 2024 Mezcal Trophy was awarded to Pensador Espadín Artesanal Mezcal.

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. The term “mezcal” refers to a distilled ...

Allow us to break it down. Mezcal and tequila both come from agave, but they use different kinds, are made in different places, and have unique flavors—mezcal is smoky, tequila is smoother. Tequila ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on Sept. 29, 2024. The original video can be viewed here. For years, mezcal sat in the shadow of its popular cousin tequila …known for its ...

U.S. spirits revenue slipped in 2024, but the category maintained its market share lead ahead of beer and wine. Consumer demand remained strong for spirits-based ready-to-drink cocktails, along with ...

The U.S. spirits industry maintained its market share leadership over beer and wine for a third straight year in 2024, even as revenues slid, according to new data released Tuesday. Spirits supplier ...