This is our ever expanding list of artisanal mezcal and destilados de agave that are available in the US retail market. You can order most of these mezcals through our retail partner Old Town Liquor, or see our list here for retail locations close to you. Brands with an * Asterisk indicate family/producer owned brands.or brands where producers are part of the business structure.
Tasting Notes: Alipús San Andrés Ensemble
Tasting Notes: Amarás, Amores, Anchor – AAA tasting notes
Benesin *
Bonete Raicilla
Casamigos
Chaneque
Tasting Notes: Iberico
Dixeebe *
Donají
Farolito
La Higuera Sotol
La Reina de Atenguillo Raicilla
Tasting notes: Los Nahuales Special Edition No. 1
Tasting notes: Bacanora
Tasting notes: Mezcal Mal Bien – Juan Hernandez Mendez| Mezcal Meteoro Espadin
Update: Discontinued—some bottles may be available at Old Town
Tasting notes: Mezcal Meteoro Espadin Tasting Notes
Tasting notes: Mezcalero Special Bottling Number 2 | Mezcalero #15 | Mezcalero #18 | La Venenosa Raicilla Sierra de Jalisco
Miel de Tierra
Ocho Cientos Sotol
OME Mezcal
Sotoleros
Vago*
Tasting notes: La Venenosa Raicilla Sierra de Jalisco
Vinos de Mezcal (Fundación Agaves Silvestres series)
Xicaru Mezcal
Jim Petkiewicz
Hi,
My sister-in-law, Carrie Morris, just made me aware of your site.
Que viva Oaxaca! My wife and I, and our two children lived and worked in Oaxaca for many years; still have projects there through our nonprofit.
In all my years of Oaxaca experience since 1994, I have never, ever, ever tasted mescal that comes close to the organic Mescal Embajador!
You should try it. It’s even available here in CA!!!
Be well. Paz,
Jim
maxgarrone
Hi Jim,
Thanks for the tip, where do you find Mescal Embajador in California?
Max
Jim Petkiewicz
Mescal in downtown San Jose carrie it.
Pedro Quintanilla
Hi Susan & Max,
We have Mezcal Mano Negra available at some locations in NYC. It can be bought online at astorwines.com
We currently offer two artisanal mezcals (more coming soon): an espadín from San Juan del Rio, 50%alc/vol, and a Tobalá from San Luis del Rio, 48%alc/vol. I honestly think they’re pretty amazing (we won gold and double gold medals respectively at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition); it’d be great if you include us in your list here!
Love your blog!
Mezcal El Tinieblo
Great Blog
Just wanted to pitch in and advise that Mezcal El Tinieblo is also available in NYC! Next month in Tx as well. Hope to see you around Tinieblos
Ron K.
Fantastic blog! When is the next San Francisco Mezcal tasting event?! Sign me up…!
Andrew
Yeah – time to update the list, eh?
maxgarrone
Hi Andrew,
Thanks, yes, definitely. I just did that and I’m looking forward to visiting next time we’re up your way.
Max
Eduardo
Also now available in the US : Mezcal Yuu Baal, from Tlacolula Oaxaca, Mexico.
Imported by Artisanal Mezcals in Reno Nevada.
Peter Thompson
Funny. How much does the average bottle of mezcal cost in the EEUU? The best stuff here comes down the mountains in either gasoline cans or empty plastic water bottles. Why am I not getting together an export business? Viva Oaxaca!
Max Garrone
It really depends, a cluster cost $40-50, a cluster in the $70-100 range, and then there are a bunch between $100-200. All figured in US dollars. Not to warn you off the project but, boy, exporting is tricky. Still, have at it!
Jerry Longden
Dear MEZers,
Your list is sorely in need of updating. J
Max Garrone
Hi Jerry,
Yes, it’s probably about time, hard to keep track! What are you seeing that’s not on the list?
Max
Karen
Hello!
I am looking for a Sotol to purchase and slowly(if possible) enjoy! My local has everything liquor store is not an option. (Not surprising)
I live in milwaukee currently. Do you have recommendation ?
Thanks and Salud!
Karen
Sarah Madsen
Has anyone seen La Lula mezcal available stateside? Had a wide range in Tulum last spring and am still dreaming of a way to get my hands on a bottle of the pechuga!
Max Garrone
Hi Sarah,
I’ve seen it in a few bars but those are just bottles carried over in personal luggage. To date I don’t think that they are set up to import.
Jana
Hi there,
Mina Real is available in U.S. I have it.
Jana
Vago is also available in California.
Max Garrone
Yes, Vago is available in may states. I can’t remember how many off hand but they have wide distribution.
Max Garrone
Hi Jana,
Yes, Mina Real is available in many states across the U.S. Thanks for writing!
Carla
Hell Susan and Max,
Could you share which is the best quality mezcal for the cheapest price that is available in california?
Max Garrone
Hi Carla,
There are so many reasonably priced mezcals, it’s more a question of your palate. The best thing to do is to go to your local mezcal bar and ask the bartender for a flight of the 3-4 most economical and interesting mezcals to get a sense for what you like and then to proceed from there.
Max
Michelle Hernandez
Churupete is a new one available in Mexico they have a Facebook page.