The Mini Low Down on Mezcal
We are starry-eyed for all things agave; so much so that this year we published our very own Mezcal Manual. Here’s the low-down on your need-to-know mezcal facts.
Following an explosion in interest and sales of Mexico’s historic agave spirit, we’re proud to be championing the mezcal category with a carefully curated collection featuring some of the best expressions available. In what represents a golden age for craft distilling and premium spirits, the global rise in popularity of the category should come as no surprise, with a growing consumer thirst for authenticity and complexity most definitely working in mezcal’s favour, driving interest and adding value across the board. Encouraged by this, mezcal producers are now reaching even further into their heritage and culture, and bottling new types of mezcal never before available to anyone outside their local Mexican communities
Mezcal Verde 70cl
An artisanal mezcal, produced using traditional and sustainable techniques which is 100% organic. A terrific value benchmark expression, with each label celebrating a different Mexican artist.
Gem & Bolt Mezcal 70cl
Founded on the belief that a positive life elevates consciousness – this unique mezcal is a true celebration of life, art and plants. Socially and environmentally minded, Gem&Bolt is distilled with damiana - a mythical small flowering herb native to Mexico – which imparts an uplifting quality to this refined mezcal.
Del Maguey Wild Tepextate Mezcal Blanco 70cl
Established in 1995, Del Maguey is a range of super-premium, hand-crafted mezcals which has since gone on to establish cult status. This particular release is made using the Tepextate agave, and is loaded with complex tertiary notes and layers of earth, spice and savoury notes.
Dangerous Don Cafe Mezcal 70cl
Dangerous Don Café is a unique and delicious mezcal steeped with coffee beans. It’s an intriguing mix of agave notes and rich coffee, which is brilliantly drinkable and offers something completely different for both mezcal and coffee drinkers alike.
Papadiablo Especial Mezcal 70cl
Papadiablo Especial is a traditionally produced stylish mezcal, which is made from three wild agave types: Madre Cuiche, Bicuishe and Mexicano. This blended approach results in pronounced flavour, remarkable depth and stunning length.
Mezcal Marca Negra San Martin 70cl
Marca Negra is one of the leading names in new wave mezcal, producing premium single estate, single variety expressions. This is made from 100% San Martin, and abounds with flavours of figs, hay, wet leaves and cocoa beans. Incredible stuff!
Bruxo X Mezcal 70cl
Bruxo was created by a group of Mexican friends passionate about their home country and, above all, mezcal. This release is a blend of 80% agave Espadin Mezcal and 20% agave Barril Mezcal, and suggests notes of citrus peel, fruit, chamomile, mineral notes, and light honey.