Tag: mezcal buzz
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Vamonos Riendo Mezcal Expands Distribution In California And Chicago
Vamonos Riendo, a super-premium mezcal and category pioneer in breakthrough flavor and innovation, today announced the award-winning brand will be expanding distribution in California and Chicago markets this month due to the growing popularity of mezcal – a category that is up over 42 percent this year in the United States. Mezcal is quickly becoming a fan favorite of craft…
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How I Bottled & Labeled My Own Mezcal | DIY Labels
Ever wanted to bottle and label your own mezcal? I walk you through my DIY process, from micro-batch to custom labels. Full breakdown inside! #MezcalMonday
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9 Rules You Should Know Before Tasting Mezcal
As mezcal and other agave spirits become ever more popular, it’s becoming much easier to access. Whether it’s at your local Mexican restaurant or bar, wine and spirit store, or even a friendly get-together, you’re likely to encounter a bottle of mezcal. But, as fast as mezcal is gaining popularity, awareness and know-how are far…
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818 Tequila Partners With S.A.C.R.E.D. to Support Agave-Producing Communities in Mexico
Fast-Growing Tequila Brand Also Transitions to State-of-the-Art Distillery to Further Sustainability Efforts
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Mezcal Lalocura Tobasiche: A Tasting and Review
Discover the complex flavors of Mezcal Lalocura Tobasiche! Earthy, smoky, and rich in spice—this ancestral mezcal is a must-try. Full review inside! #MezcalMonday
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Mezcal En Nogada Cocktail
Chiles en nogada is a Mexican dish made of stuffed poblano chiles with aromatics, fruits, and spices then topped with a walnut-based cream sauce, called nogada, pomegranate seeds and parsley. Traditional chile en nogada is from Puebla and is tied to the independence of Mexico. It is said they were created by monjas and prepared for the future emperor Agustín de Iturbide after the signing of…
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Mezcal Real Minero Largo Karwinskii: Tasting & Review
Discover the exquisite flavors of Mezcal Real Minero Largo Karwinskii. A clay-pot distilled gem with complex tasting notes and deep tradition. Full review inside! #MezcalMonday
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Mezcal Cocktail Recipe: Pink Paloma with Mezcal Campante
Shake up a refreshing Pink Paloma with Mezcal Campante! This citrusy mezcal cocktail is a must-try for Paloma lovers. Full recipe inside! #MezcalMonday
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Mezcal Pulquero from Mundana Mezcalería
Mezcal Pulquero might just be a mezcal you’ve never heard of. Mezcal is a spirit distilled from agave, there are 200 known species of agave with around 40 to 50 of them can be used for mezcal production. Approximately 80-90 percent of mezcal production comes from agave angustifolia, or by common name, Espadín. Mezcal Pulquero…
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Puntas de Mezcal – What are they, and how do they taste?
Puntas de mezcal comes from the first part of the second distillation of mezcal. What first begins to come out of the alembic in the second distillation contains a high alcoholic percentage (55º to 80º% Alc. Vol.). It’s often used to adjust the degrees of % abv. in mezcal to achieve the desired graduation, the…