Mezcal

I came to Mezcal late — not until I was in my 2s. Had assumed it wasn't for me based on nothing in particular. A partner's recommendation changed that. Tried it on the rocks and the balance between sweetness and bite was immediately interesting rather than off-putting. Several years on and it's fir…

Over the past year I've tried 15 different expressions of Mezcal, ranging from entry-level to premium. My conclusion: the complexity on the palate is the most reliable indicator of quality across price points. Served neat, the differences are pronounced and educational. The best value wasn't the mo…

Took a bottle of Mezcal to a dinner party where nobody had thought much about it before. Served it with a splash of water after the meal and it sparked a genuine conversation. The balance between sweetness and bite did the work — once people noticed it they couldn't stop asking questions. There's s…

Mezcal has become my slow-evening ritual. Served with a splash of water, no distractions, and you start to notice things — the balance between sweetness and bite, the way it develops in the glass. It's a drink that rewards attention in a way most don't. I've introduced a few friends to proper Mezca…

I came to Mezcal late — not until I was in my 5s. Had assumed it wasn't for me based on nothing in particular. A partner's recommendation changed that. Tried it chilled and the complexity on the palate was immediately interesting rather than off-putting. Several years on and it's firmly part of how…

Over the past year I've tried 2 different expressions of Mezcal, ranging from entry-level to premium. My conclusion: the balance between sweetness and bite is the most reliable indicator of quality across price points. Served chilled, the differences are pronounced and educational. The best value w…

After 3 years of drinking Mezcal I'm still finding bottles that surprise me. The category has more depth than it's given credit for by people who haven't explored it properly. Served chilled at its best, the depth of flavour continues to evolve in interesting directions. My advice to anyone startin…

One of the things I love about Mezcal is the regional variation. The same category produced in different parts of the world tastes completely different. The character shifts dramatically depending on origin, and served chilled those differences are most apparent. If you've only tried one style, you…

I expected more from this Mezcal given the price point and the hype around the category. Served in a proper glass at room temperature as recommended. The nose was underwhelming compared to bottles at half the price I've enjoyed. The premium end of this market has a lot of marketing attached to it t…

Tried this Mezcal on recommendation and it's a solid choice without being exceptional. Served in a proper glass at room temperature as suggested. The smooth aftertaste is present but not as pronounced as in more premium examples. For regular drinking it's good value. For a special occasion I'd go a…