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Scenic view of an agave field in Oaxaca, Mexico at sunrise with distant mountains.

Mezcal

The smoky, artisanal soul of Mexican spirits. While tequila is made exclusively from blue agave, mezcal can be made from dozens of agave varieties — each with its own terroir and character. The roasting of the agave hearts in underground pits gives mezcal its signature smokiness, but the best mezcals are far more complex than just smoke.

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Styles & Brands

Artisanal Mezcal

Made in small batches using traditional methods — roasting agave in underground pits, crushing with a stone tahona, and fermenting in open wooden vats. The result is complex, smoky, and deeply expressive of its terroir.

  • Del Maguey Vida

    Smoky, fruity, and earthy with a long, complex finish. The benchmark artisanal mezcal — use it in a Mezcal Negroni or an Oaxacan Old Fashioned.

  • Banhez

    Made from a blend of espadín and barril agave — fruity and floral with a lighter smoke. More approachable than single-village mezcals.

  • Putaendo

    A Chilean pisco-mezcal hybrid with a distinctive earthy, herbal character. Unusual and complex — excellent in stirred cocktails.

Mezcal Cocktails