Mezcal

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Del Maguey mezcal turns 30Del Maguey: 30 Years of Sharing Mezcal with the World

Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal is celebrating 30 years since it decided the world needed to drink mezcal. Not a poor imitation. The real thing.  In 1995, showcasing proper mezcal…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Meet The Del Maguey RangeMeet The Del Maguey Range

Del Maguey has been a torchbearer for traditional mezcal for decades. It has introduced the world to the art, nuance, and sheer personality of agave spirits beyond Tequila.  Founded by…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
The Big Interview: Dr Iván SaldañaThe Big Interview: Dr Iván Saldaña

Dr Iván Saldaña is a Jalisco native. Growing up in one of Mexico’s most biodiverse regions (home to agave among other things), the good doctor developed a deep curiosity about…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Mezcal production roasting pitFive mezcal brands to explore

You could describe mezcal as a characterful cousin of Tequila. Hailing from Mexico, it’s an artisanal agave spirit that stands out for its complex, diverse characteristics and rich heritage. For…

Emma SymonsEmma Symons
Cask-aged NegroniHow to make the perfect Mezcal Negroni

Negronis and mezcal are two things in the drinks world that will never go out of fashion, so it makes perfect sense that their paths now cross in a collision…

Emma SymonsEmma Symons
Disco Picante - great mezcal cocktails3 great mezcal cocktails to enjoy in 2024

We love agave here at Master of Malt. The sheer variety in the mezcal category alone is mind blowing, from the smoky and pungent, to fruity and aromatic, not forgetting…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Mezcal production roasting pitFive best affordable mezcals

When it comes to artisanal spirits, mezcal stands out for its rich heritage and complex flavour profiles. Originating from Mexico, this agave spirit has seen a surge in popularity thanks…

Jess WilliamsonJess Williamson
9 celebrity drinks you have to try
9 celebrity drinks you have to try

From Rod Stewart to Kylie Minogue, not forgetting The Rock and George Clooney, it seems like you’re nobody in the celebrity world without your very own brand of booze.  From…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Agave spirits for whisky drinkersAgave spirits for whisky drinkers

We’re all about agave spirits this week. If you’ve been tempted, but usually stick to whisky then read on, because we’ve picked out some terrific Tequila and mezcal matches based…

Alex BadescuAlex Badescu
Disco Picante - great mezcal cocktailsTequila and mezcal cocktails to drink in 2023

We’re celebrating all things agave this week. Today we’re looking at some of the best cocktails you can make with agave spirits. These are seven of the best Tequila and…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Tequila vs. Mezcal – what’s the difference anyway?
Tequila vs. Mezcal – what’s the difference anyway?

As part of our Mexican week coverage marking Cinco de Mayo, we break down the country’s two most popular spirits and ask you which one is your favourite. It’s Tequila…

Adam O'ConnellAdam O'Connell
Best agave bars in EnglandFive of the best agave bars in England

It’s Tequila week here at Master of Malt so whether you want a great cocktail or fine sipping mezcal, we’re looking at some of the best agave bars in England…

Alex BadescuAlex Badescu
Tequila and mezcals Cinco de MayoTop ten Tequila and mezcal for Cinco de Mayo

Our Mexican week coverage continues with some agave recommendations featuring colour-changing spirits, celebrity-backed bottlings and even a collection of 12 drams. Here are our Tequila and mezcal for Cinco de Mayo….

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
VIVIR TequilaHow to keep agave spirits sustainable

With an ever-growing market for Tequila and mezcal of Mexico comes an inevitable conundrum: how do we keep agave spirits sustainable? We ask the brands and businesses investing in the…

Millie MillikenMillie Milliken
Mezcal Espresso Martini ODD Cafe flavoured spiritsCocktail of the Week: The Mezcal Espresso Martini

This week, we’re making a twist on a modern classic, and the perfect cocktail for the upcoming party season: it’s the Mezcal Espresso Martini made with Ojo de Dios Café….

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys
Mezcal Amores Lifestyle 2Mezcal Amores: turning the customer on to agave

Luis Niño de Rivera from Mezcal Amores is on a mission to persuade customers to try his agave spirits neat. Though he’s also partial to a cocktail or two of…

Henry JeffreysHenry Jeffreys