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 →
Stolen Spirits, known for creating the world’s first smoked rum and award-winning 11 year-old single-grain whiskey, announced today the launch of Stolen X, the newest member of the Stolen family of craft spirits. Spirits Investment Partners, the group behind Stolen Spirits, expects Stolen X to be a disruptive challenger in... 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 →
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 →
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 →