The 2020 business story of Mezcal: the retail market
This is part one of a multipart series. You can read part two here. First the obvious, 2020 created unprecedented challenges for the world of mezcal. If you had asked anyone in January or February of 2020 what the sales
The year that was – a collection of thoughts
How do we begin to tackle the subject of 2020 and the toll it has taken on all of us in the mezcal industry? While the holiday season is normally a time for reflection, this year presents us with
Quarantine Book Series pt. 6: Protest Graffiti Mexico Oaxaca
This post is part of a series that began with cookbooks but now will include other types of books. On my mind amid the protests that have swept the country has been art, and specifically protest art, which like protest
Agave futures amidst COVID-19
No matter where you are, we’re all basically in the same situation. I write this from my incongruously peaceful shelter in place. I’ve heard from many people in the bar and spirits industries that they’re either waiting for something to
Virtual tastings with San Diego’s Tahona Bar
A few weeks ago, once the relaxation of ABC rules in California became clear, Tahona Bar's Steven Sadri decided that in addition to Tahona selling cocktails and food to go, there was no reason why they shouldn't also continue with
Red Chile Syrup for Your Quarantine Cocktails from Lanie Bayless
We were lucky enough to have Lanie Bayless, the spirits director for the Frontera restaurant group in Chicago, grace our Mexico in a Bottle Instagram channel last week with a cocktail demo. While Bar Sotano participates in Mexico in a
The mini explosion
Since Silencio’s Cora Tang told me that their mini bottles were selling like hot cakes others in the industry seem to be headed the same direction. The sudden move to off premise sales means that everyone is scrambling to present
Quarantine Cooking Part 5: Oaxaca – Home Cooking From the Heart of Mexico
This post is part of a series where we are cooking recipes from some of the Mexican cookbooks released this and last year, in the hopes that we’ll make your quarantine cooking a little more fun. Check out: Part one on Danny
Quarantine Cookbook Series Pt. 4: Mexican Today
I am very impressed with the amount of bread baking happening in this time of Corona. Cooking has always been a sort of escape for me, be it an outlet for procrastination, creativity or dealing with stress. If this time
A revolution in spirits?
COVID 19 is burning its way through the world, taking lives, ruining businesses, and keeping us all inside. It changed everything in the space of days. A week that started with full restaurants and bars quickly transitioned to dining at