Comparatively, mezcal artesanal is more of a modern process. “But not by a ton,” Janzen adds. Producers can use earthen pits or ovens made from brick, clay, or stone, and can use a tahona ...

asks Bonfanti. Want help? “¡Sí!” Garcia Vasquez replies. He’s got three batches of mezcal to process. We unload spent bagazo, crushed agave fibers, from fermentation casks using pitchforks ...

The differences in soil composition and climate conditions lend the plant distinct characteristics that are carried through the distillation process. If the mezcal is unaged or aged very little ...

Mezcal's signature smoky aroma and flavor come from roasting the agave core, or piña, in underground pits lined with rocks or ...

The US market for mezcal overtook Mexico's in 2019. But as demand soars stateside, small Mexican mezcal producers aren't making the big bucks. While Mexican regulations do require mezcal to be ...

Doce Mezcal marks Pronghorn's first investment in the mezcal category, a fast-growing segment projected to expand at an 11% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2028. "We're thrilled to ...