Best Mezcal Brands

Del Maguey Vida San Luis Del Rio Mezcal is the perfect place to start when you want to try mezcal. This Mexican liquor is a little harder to find than tequila and other options, but Del Maguey has made its Vida Mezcal easy to get and at an entry-level price. It tastes delicious in mixed drinks and will introduce you to the world of mezcal. This mezcal is distilled twice and hand-crafted. Del Maguey uses wood-fired copper stills, which bring out fruity aromas and other sweet notes such as honey and vanilla. On your palate, experience cinnamon, banana, tangerine and even sandalwood. Wondering why you should opt for mezcal over tequila? Both mezcal and tequila are Mexican liquors distilled from the agave plant. Mezcal and tequila come from different regions in Mexico and often from different varieties of agave plant. Tequila must come from the Blue Agave plant, while mezcal can come from any agave plant. Most mezcal comes from Agave Espadin, including the Del Maguey Vida variety. Though you can try sipping Del Maguey Vida Mezcal to understand what mezcal is and how it should taste, this mezcal is designed to taste delicious in cocktails. The fruit notes and long finish make it perfect for fruitier mixes, such as a Sierra Madre Sunrise, which is made of mezcal plus Aperol, chocolate bitters and lemon juice. Try making a Mezcal Julep with basil and cranberry for a fruity twist on the classic. Remember to use quality juices and ripe fruits for best results. Buy Del Maguey Vida Mezcal online through Drizly and have it delivered directly to your door or pick it up in store.

We revived the ancient art of artisanal mezcal, tequila's predecessor, pioneering a unique approach and delivering the hand-crafted spirit to a new generation of creative drinkers and cultural innovators. Mezcal El Silencio is made in Oaxaca, Mexico, using the traditional process carried on by generations of mezcaleros. Meticulously picked agaves are roasted, crushed, and double distilled, resulting in a full-bodied flavor. Distilled from 100% Espadín agave, the black bottle really hits the mark, delivering all the classic full-bodied flavors of traditional mezcal. Try this smoky twist on tequila and elevate your usual Margarita or Bloody Mary! Double distilled in copper stills 43% Alc. Vol. - 86 proof Net. Cont. 750 ml

Casamigos Joven Mezcal is produced in Oaxaca, Mexico by a 4th generation family of Mezcaleros using 100% Espadin agaves. Every one of the bottles is hand crafted using a unique process insuring no two bottles will ever be the same. Casamigos Mezcal is balanced and elegant, offering harmonious hints of tamarind, pomegranate, banana and mango. Fresh herbal mint aromas, dried oregano and thyme lend character to the mezcal. The delicate tones of smoke, hints of licorice and mineral nuances lead to a long silky finish.

A unique blend of the finest Espadin agave, hand-selected from the hillsides of a small village in Oaxaca. Dos Hombres presents an appealing fragrance and a rich taste that engages the palate, ensuring the distinctive smoothness of our brand.

Meet Rosaluna. Made with just three ingredients (8-year-old agave, water, and a lot of love), it’s designed to get you hooked on the Magic of Mezcal. Bright and brilliant with complex and layered notes of citrus and tropical fruits, look out for a silky smooth finish and just a hint of agave smoke. For the Mezcal newbie, the Mezcal connoisseur, and everyone in between, too.

Madre Mezcal is created at the Garcia Morales Ranch, nestled in the rolling hills of the Oaxacan Sierra. Produced by Jose Garcia Morales and his family, this blended mezcal is a traditional Zapotec recipe. Handmade in the hills of San Dionisio, Oaxaca, the family has been cultivating agave on their land in Oaxaca for centuries, creating high quality, small-batch artisanal mezcal. Madre Mezcal is distilled from agave Espadin and agave Cuishe using a family heirloom copper pot still. These agaves are roasted in an earthen pit, before being fermented with local well-water and wild mountain yeast. Madre has a hint of sweet smoke accentuated by earthy herbal notes of sage, and minerals on the palate, followed by a lingering floral finish. Agave Cuishe (or Cuixe) is a wild agave in the Karwinskii family that includes Madre-cuishe and Barril. It grows in a cylindrical, stalk-shaped piña, with leaves spreading at the top. It’s often slightly smaller than Madre-cuishe, and yields intensely flavored mezcal with high minerality and spice notes.

“A clean spirit with subtle smokiness.” GEM&BOLT is a clean spirit with a smooth profile and subtle botanical notes resulting in the perfect mezcal. GEM&BOLT is a small batch joven mezcal made with perfectly ripened, late harvest, 100% espadin agave from the central valleys of Oaxaca, Mexico. GEM&BOLT is deeply informed by hundreds of years of tradition, using no artificial yeasts, additives or chemicals. The pĨna is slowly wood-roasted in conic earthen pits and mashed with traditional tahona stone. It then goes through a natural fermentation in oak vats. The first distillation is in small copper stills and then rested (not aged) in oak barrels for 3-6 months. During the second distillation, using our proprietary stainless-steel copper alloy still, the damiana herb is introduced as the agave spirit’s vapors pass through the botanical basket releasing the damiana’s essential oils. This process highlights herbal notes of chamomile, balanced by a well-rounded roasted agave profile distinct to artisanal mezcals from San Dionisio Ocotepec. Damiana is a traditional Mexican herb long-revered by the Maya and Aztec for its myriad of mood-elevating properties. This beloved heart-opening herb perfectly complements GEM&BOLT resulting in a unique composition of biosphere and natural elements promising only the highest quality mezcal.

A slightly smoky, yet herbaceous undertone rests on the center of the palate, while citrus and floral notes from the Barril are introduced and strengthened by the warm viscose finish of the Mexicano. This is a light and easy sipping mezcal, which will delight and surprise you with its complex lingering finish. Espadín The Espadín agave, known as the genetic Mother of the Blue Weber Agave, is used to produce tequila, and is also the predominant agave used in mezcal production. Unique in itself, the characteristics of this agave showcase the aromas of wet earth, a rich smokiness on the mid-palate, and a finish reminiscent of wild flowers. Barril This thick-foliaged, wild agave, often used as fencing to divide land in Oaxaca, intensifies the complexity of this mezcal. As citrus and floral notes arise, hints of green peppers compliment the nose. The palate is a delightful balance of citrus and creamy banana. Mexicano The Mexicano agave thrives in the moist environment of lower elevations. This wild agave can grow quite large and is usually harvested when close to ten years of age. The concentration of sugar in the fully mature agave produces an extremely powerful mezcal. The palate is distinctively herbaceous and earthy with a long lasting finish in the mouth. ACCOLADES 100 Points, The Tasting Panel 90 Points, Wine Enthusiast

This low-valley mezcal shows elements of roast agave, green agave, lime rind, gentle smoke, and rainwater. It is unbelievably soft on the palate, yet registers 92 proof. This mezcal is deserving of every accolade it receives. (Note: may not come with packaging as pictured).

Created from Espadin agave, El Buho Mezcal is handcrafted at a traditional artisan distillery in the heart of Oaxaca. Mature agave plants are carefully selected, then slowly roasted for one week in an underground stone pit with local mesquite wood. The roasted agave pieces are crushed on a traditional Tohona stone mill, well water is added to the resulting aguamiel, and the mixture fermented for a few days. The mash is then double distilled in a fifth generation alembic still and packaged in a distinctive bottle featuring "el buho" himself. El Buho Mezcal is now available in the US thanks to Brooklyn-based company, Henry Steele Imports. An inviting nose of sweet agave, vanilla and delicate smoke leads to a rich, full-flavored palate with herbaceous notes of roasted agave, sweet potato, vanilla and earth. The finish is long, spicy and peppery, enhanced by an elegant touch of smoke.

'Desi-Mescal' by Porfidio is a single-agave, single-origin, single-terroir, single-vintage, single-varietal, experimental agave craft spirit that is NOT distilled from Blue Agave, but from 100% Agave Americana mescal plants from the Deccan Plateau in India. To reflect the true flavor of the mescal plant's terroir, this desi-mescal is bottled fresh after distillation without any further barrel ageing. Same as in Mexico, the agave is oven-roasted prior to pressing. This desi-mescal comes in hand-blown glass bottles made by Indian artisans from recycled Indian Coca-Cola bottles. This product supports diversity.

Los Vecinos Del Campo honors centuries old distilling traditions of Oaxaca and the people whose families have produced these rich spirits for generations. After growing & maturing for 7- 20 years, the local grown agave is harvested by hand. The agave hearts are then slow-roasted underground for 4-7 days to develop the sultry, smoky-sweet flavor profile. After roasting, the piñas are crushed using a stone molino, then naturally fermented in a wooden vat for 7-15 days- depending on time of year. These artisanal mezcals are then double distilled using copper pot stills. The end products are sophisticated yet wild mezcals of the highest quality that taste of the generations of expertise behind them. In partnership with Carmen Villarreal and Casa San Matias, Los Vecinos works to promote sustainability and support to the people and communities who create these exquisite mezcals. Los Vecinos Del Campo translates to “Neighbors of the Field” and in the tiny villages of Oaxaca, Mexico where these artisanal mezcals are created, neighbors are family. Production description: • Agave: 100% Espadin • Serving: Savor and sip neat or mix into an array of cocktails. This 90-proof mezcal stands up well! • Appearance: Void of color; sediment-free clarity. • Aroma: Powerful aromas of baked pineapple and canned pineapple juice have an earthy core. Tasting Notes: It’s all spice up front in the mouth, quickly moving to roasted tropical fruits, tender young ginger, and green bell peppers. “This wonderful mezcal is the ideal marriage of unruly, wild mezcal and distilling sophistication.” – F. Paul Pacult, editor, F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal, June '18 Awards: 2020 International Spirits Challenge – Gold 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – Double Gold 2019 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition – Double Gold 2019 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition – Best Mezcal 2019 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition – Best in Show, Unaged White Spirit 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge – 94/100 points, Excellent-Highly Recommended, Great Value Award, Finalist

Mezcal Vago Tobalá is made by Emigdio Jarquín Ramirez in Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz. Agave Tobalá is high in starch and creates light, sweet, floral mezcals. Mezcal Vago Tobalá is double distiled in a 250 Liter copper still and has notes of honey, roasted plantain, pineapple, ash, lime pulp, mint, thyme, marjoram, anise, granite, salt air, gardenia, and peony.

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Aged to tasted for about 13 months in new, American oak barrels. A gorgeous spirit rivaling the world's finest scotches and cognacs. Maple, and bitter orange aromas. Rich butterscotch notes. Sweet agave on the palate. Rounded. Full. Rich. Mature. To be sipped and savored. Ilegal began back in 2003ish, very informally & almost by mistake. Ilegal’s founder, John Rexer, was transporting mezcal "creatively" from Oaxaca to supply his bar, Café no Sé in Antigua Guatemala. The first mezcal bar outside of Mexico. In 2006, the brand, Ilegal, was created, originally to continue to supply the bar in Guatemala. As tribute to this origin, the back of each bottle of Ilegal reads, “Originally produced for: Café No Sé Mezcal Bar".

Mezcal is a distilled spirit made from fermented agave. In order to be called a Mezcal, the spirit must meet certain requirements outlined by COMERCAM, the governing body for mezcal. Location– Fidencio Mezcal comes from Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca Mezcal must come from one of the seven Mezcal producing states in México

Crema de Mezcal, is a combination of Miel de Maguey (unfermented syrup of the roast agave) and Mezcal San Luis del Rio – double distilled from 100% mature agave Espadin, produced the original, natural 400-year-old, hand-crafted way. Crema de Mezcal has a nose of roast maguey, with vanilla and pear, a creamy almond, apple, coffee, pineapple pallate and a long sweet smoky orange finish. As the Five day maguey roast is uncovered, the Miel of a few of the sweetest magueys are pressed out. Ten percent Miel de Maguey is added to ninety percent San Luis del Rio resulting in an 80 proof Crema de Mezcal. We have created, in Crema, a totally original and natural, single village produced libation.Sip this delicious beverage before, during and after meals. Make a great margarita with nothing other than fresh lime juice. Drizzle it over any fruit or pastry for desert. ©2020 Del Maguey. All Rights Reserved.

Mezcal Vago - Olla de Barro Ensamble from Sola de Vega has a soft bouquet of pine needles and fertile earth. Its full body has an essence of charred cinnamon and finishes with notes of pumpkin and chestnuts. Tio Rey crafts his mezcal in Sola De Vega, a region famous for its use of olla de barro (clay pots) in distillation. His palenque sits ideally on a fertile hill near a fresh mountain spring. His water source, rich soil, and ancient methods yield rich and satisfying mezcals. Each unique blend of agaves he creates will have a different flavor. The blends include various amounts of Espadin, Mexicano, Coyote, Arroqueño and Sierra Negra. Each batch will be clearly labeled as to its content so we might learn a thing or two from this master.

Mayalen Wild Cupreata is made with 100% wild agave Cupreata this is harvested on the mountaintops of the Mezcalero’s estate. The cut agave is transported down the mountain in a caravan fashion where it is cooked in an earthen oven, crushed by tahona, and then distilled in a copper alembic. This mezcal is potent with elegant herbal and citric notes and a spicy kick. There is salt on the nose with moderate notes of tropical fruit. This mezcal is 48% ABV.

Quiereme Mucho Tepextate has fresh and herbal aromas. It is bright with flavor notes of pollen and lavender. Each bottle is hand-painted and unique.