All About Mezcal: Mexico's Iconic Agave Spirit

Mezcal offers a smoky, earthy profile from over 30 agave types like espadín, tobalá, and tobala, varying by region and method. Categories include ancestral (traditional clay/wood stills), artisanal, and industrial, with styles like joven (unaged), reposado, or pechuga (distilled with fruits/meat). It's sipped neat in Mexico with sal de gusano, gaining global cocktail popularity.