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Order online before Sunday 22nd December by 9:30pm for guaranteed delivery in mainland UK.

You can also choose to collect from our Tonbridge office, which is open until 4pm on Christmas Eve (orders must be in by 3pm).

Mezcal Guides

Do you want to know what mezcal is? Have you heard tell of the mythical Mexican spirit whispered in the coolest bars and wanted to be a part of the inner circle? Do you wish to look into, and through, this clear but complicated spirit?

Or are you just someone who would like to learn a little more about mezcal? Whatever your level of understanding, from those just dipping their toes into the world of agave spirits to the most seasoned of mezcal enthusiasts, we’re confident our ultimate guide to the spirit has something to offer you. Delve into the mysteries of maguey here and learn about how mezcal is made, how to drink it, and why the worm is bullshit.

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What is mezcal?

A MEZCAL INTRODUCTION

Just what the heck is mezcal anyway? Learn all about this remarkable Mexican spirit in our dedicated guide.

How is mezcal made?

A MEZCAL INTRODUCTION

In this comprehensive guide we’ll go through a whole bunch of wonderful ways to drink Tequila.

Different types of Mezcal

A MEZCAL INTRODUCTION

Learn your ancestral from your artesenal with this comprehensive guide to the different types of mezcal.

How to drink Mezcal

A MEZCAL INTRODUCTION

How on earth should you drink mezcal? In cocktails? Neat? With food? Yes. Learn more here.

Tequila vs Mezcal - what's the difference?

A MEZCAL INTRODUCTION

Mezcal and Tequila are not synonymous. We break down the differences between the two.

Do you eat the worm?

HOW TO DRINK EAT MEZCAL

The worm. The dreaded mezcal talking point. Here we explain all. And rant. Slightly. It's not even a worm!

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Our authors

Adam O'Connell, writer at Master of Malt

A top spirits writer gracing MoM for seven years, contributing over 700 articles

Jake Mountain, doer of things at Master of Malt

'Doer of things' with 13 years' extensive drinks retail experience (& a true MoM OG)

Alex Badescu, content executive at Master of Malt

Word wrangler, rum aficionado, imperial stout maven & also a MoM OG

Henry Jeffreys, features editor at Master of Malt and drinks author

Former Master of Malt features editor and award-winning drinks author

Jess Williamson, content manager at Master of Malt

Content whizz, shortlisted for IWSC Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication Trophy 2023

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Find the perfect mezcal, Tequila, and more right here.
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