Mezcal

I use Mezcal primarily in cocktails and it excels in that role — the depth of flavour comes through in a mixed drink in ways that complement rather than dominate. Served neat chilled it's fine but not where it shines for me personally. If you're building a home bar, having a quality Mezcal is essen…

I came to Mezcal late — not until I was in my 30s. Had assumed it wasn't for me based on nothing in particular. A partner's recommendation changed that. Tried it as a long drink with ice and the complexity on the palate was immediately interesting rather than off-putting. Several years on and it's …