Climbing the rugged dirt roads high above San Dionisio Ocotepec, we discover the remote village of Las Milpas, a true example that “you don’t find Mezcal, Mezcal finds you.” Here, nestled among the cornfields overlooking rolling pastures, lies the palenque of Anastacio Cruz Antonio and his sons Rigoberto, Abel and... Read more →
The Sazerac Company, in close partnership with Casa San Matias, just released two new expressions of Los Vecinos del Campo Mezcal to accompany the first expression released at the end of 2018. The newest expressions are named Ensamble No. 1 and Tobala, and join Espadin, which launched last fall. Ensamble... Read more →
As consumer demand for more refined and unique spirits continues to grow, Patrón Tequila, producer of the world’s highest-quality ultra-premium tequila, announces that Gran Patrón Smoky, is now available nationwide. Using an ancient cooking process to cook the agave, not typically seen in tequila production, Gran Patrón Smoky brings a... Read more →
Sombra Mezcal, a spirit distilled to sustain the land and the people of Oaxaca, today unveils “Sombra Ensamble,” its first-ever, limited edition super premium blend. Sombra Ensamble is a unique marriage of spirits distilled from rare wild Tepeztate (61%) and Tobalá (39%) agaves harvested from high in the Oaxacan Sierra.... Read more →
In close partnership with Casa San Matias and a group of mezcaleros in Oaxaca, Sazerac is launching a new family of mezcals called Los Vecinos del Campo. These hand-crafted spirits are produced by 10 families in the Valles Centrales of Oaxaca who have been utilizing traditional methods to create rich... Read more →
Cafe Agave www.cafeagave.com – a buzzy treat made with super-premium ingredients, including 100% Arabica Columbian Cold Brew Coffee, real dairy cream, all-natural fermented agave, and agave nectar; used more traditionally to make tequila, and other natural sugars and flavors. It’s a first of its kind hard coffee cocktail with 12.5%... Read more →
REVEL Avila, an artisanal, award-winning agave-based spirit which hails from the southern Mexican state of Morelos, today took the wraps off of its third expression – Añejo. Like the brand's Blanco and Reposado expressions, Añejo will appeal to those looking to expand their own horizons in the world of agave... Read more →
Hiatus Tequila is set to launch in the United States market next month, the ultra-premium tequilas are unique, while staying true to how real tequila should taste; naturally clean yet complex, ideal for sipping neat, on the rocks or shining in a cocktail. The brand, which is produced in collaboration... Read more →
From the heart of Jalisco, introducing Tequila Mi CAMPO - a 100% Blue Weber agave tequila that blends Mexican heritage and contemporary ideas to deliver an exceptionally smooth taste. In the height of America's tequila boom, Tequila Mi CAMPO launches with two core expressions; Tequila Mi CAMPO Blanco and Reposado.... Read more →
As consumer demand for more refined and unique spirits continues to grow, Patrón Tequila, producer of the world's highest-quality ultra-premium tequila, launches Gran Patrón Smoky. Using agave that is roasted with mesquite for about seven days in small underground stone pits, Gran Patrón Smoky brings a new level of meticulous... Read more →
Corazón Tequila is announcing the 2018 release of its limited line of Expresiones del Corazón. Each year Corazón releases a unique lineup of barrel-aged tequila expressions. This year the lineup includes Buffalo Trace Distillery Old 22 Añejo, Sazerac Rye Añejo, and George T. Stagg Añejo, all of which were aged... Read more →
Revel Spirits is launching both its flagship brand, REVEL, and a new category of distilled liquor, Avila, made from 100% blue weber agave—the same plant base as tequila—but grown in the Morelos region, a small state in the south central part of Mexico. Founded by three partners with connections to... Read more →
Back Bar Project, importer of premium spirits, introduces Origen Raiz, a new mezcal brand produced in the state of Durango, Mexico. Produced purely by hand using traditional, non-industrial practices, Origen Raiz is made using 100% wild agave Cenizo. It was a project born of the roots of two familial traditions... Read more →