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The saga of the CRM elections continues with two groups claiming leadership of the organization that regulates mezcal. One group is headed by Juanito Martinez Santiago who was elected by a group of delegates and is perceived as a leader

Raising money in the craft spirits space is always a challenge and in mezcal even harder, unless you are a celebrity. Could crowdfunding, the process of raising money for a project through small investments by individuals, be the solution? When El

Pairing mezcal can seem intimidating at first, with all of the big and bold flavors, high alcohol, and overall unique profiles, where do we start? Traditional pairings feature ingredients and flavors that are typical to the Oaxaca and other mezcal

Details Location:  Rosario, Sierra de SonoraAgave: A. pacificaMaster distiller: Rumaldo Flores AmarillasBatch: Lot 0120ABV: 45%Tasting keywords: Jalapeño pickles, Eureka lemon zestNOM: 168-SCIFI-2005Buy it today Nose Like walking by the condiments at a taco stand. There’s an aroma of fresh jalapeño pickles, a touch

Details Location: San Pablo Huixtepec, OaxacaAgave: Salmiana / A. salmianaMaestro Mezcalero: Don Fortino RamosABV: 42%Tasting keywords: Pickled japeño, dried orange peel. Buy it today Nose A nose that summons images of sagebrush deserts. Pickled jalapeños, sandalwood, Taste Light in body with a touch of that distilled

Details Location: San Pablo Huixtepec, OaxacaAgave: Tobalá / A. potatorumMaestro Mezcalero: Don Fortino RamosABV: 42%Tasting keywords: Smoked jalapeño, cherry liquorBuy it today Nose A whiff of wet granite and caramelized sugar on creme brulee. Taste A very light mouth feel with rich flavors of smoked jalapeño

Details Location: San Pablo Huixtepec, OaxacaAgave: Espadín / A. angustifolia haw.Maestro Mezcalero: Don Fortino RamosABV: 42%Tasting keywords: Salted caramel, green peppercornBuy it today Nose A rich aromatic bath full of roasted agave and salted caramel with a touch of hay. Taste Compared to the aromos

Details Location:  Tlacolula, OaxacaAgave: Espadín / A. angustifoliaBatch: 23Bottle: 562ABV: 40%Tasting keywords: Caramel, oak.NOM: 001XBuy it today Nose Aromas of caramel and wooden barrels. Taste An añejo that has very distinct wood flavors from the barrel along with classic flavors of caramel and vanilla. Method /

Details Location:  Tlacolula, OaxacaAgave: Espadín / A. angustifoliaBatch: 24Bottle 1123ABV: 40%Tasting keywords: Caramel, vanilla.NOM: 001XBuy it today Nose Slight aroma of caramel. Taste The wood really comes through along with a bit of vanilla and leather. Method / Background Notes Roasted underground in conical oven for 72

Details Location:  Tlacolula, OaxacaAgave: Espadín / A. angustifoliaABV: 43%Tasting keywords: Rubbing alcohol, green wood.NOM: 001XBuy it today Nose Very light. Taste Starts smooth and evolves into a combination of rubbing alcohol and a touch of dandelion. Method / Background Notes Roasted underground in conical oven, crushed by

Details Location:  Tlacolula, OaxacaAgave: Espadín / A. angustifoliaBatch: 25Bottle: 3806ABV: 40%Tasting keywords: Light, caramelNOM: 001XBuy it today Nose Very light. Taste Very light, smooth, roast agave, a touch of caramel. Method / Background Notes Roasted underground in conical oven for 72 hours, crushed by tahona, fermented in

Details Location: Querendaro, MichoacanAgave: Inaequidens aka Alto / A. inaequidensMaestro Mezcalero: Don Abelino SotoABV: 47%Tasting keywords: Shitake mushroom, piloncillo sugar. Buy it today Nose A deep funky cut of shiitake mushrooms and star lily pollen. Taste A deep, round, flavor of piloncillo sugar and berry bubble