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Mezcal El Samaritano’s Espadin, Tobalá, Ensamble and Mexicano

February 13, 2020

Mezcal El Samaritano recently released several new spirits: Espadin, Tobalá, Ensamble and Mexicano.

Asimina Pumila Pechuga

January 28, 2020

Baltimore Spirits Co. (BSC) has released its annual Asimina Pumila Pechuga spirit, a specialty liquor described by the distillery as “a reverent nod to Mexican Pechugas and a love letter to Maryland terroir.”

Mexican state of Oaxaca wins new Guinness Record

The Mezcal Wall will be part of permanent exhibition in city

September 16, 2019

The Mezcal capital of the world, Oaxaca, Mexico, has just set a new world record at Vive Mezcal 2019, bringing together the largest number of different mezcal labels in a single space. The Mezcal Wall (Muro Mezcalero) will be part of a permanent exhibition that can be visited.

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Mezcal continues to rise in popularity

Vive Mezcal 2019 debuts first event for the spirit

Taylor Karg

September 12, 2019

According to a January Insights from Nielsen titled “Tops of 2018: Tequila Drove Spirit Category Growth in 2018,” mezcal, a smaller sub-category of tequila, posted the highest growth rate in 2018.

Xiaman Mezcal Artesanal

July 8, 2019

Padre azul Tequila released the latest spirit in its portfolio: Xiaman Mezcal Artesanal.

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Tequila sub-category sparks growth in spirits

Spirits segment increased 12.7 percent in dollar sales

Taylor Karg

May 17, 2019

The U.S. spirit market performed particularly well in the past year, with a few sub-categories posting significant growth, experts note.

Constellation invests in mezcal label

Total beverage alcohol company takes minority stake in Mezcal El Silencio parent company

April 16, 2019

Constellation Brands Inc., Victor, N.Y., acquired a minority stake in the parent company of Mezcal El Silencio, a specially crafted, Los Angeles-based mezcal label and leader in the category.