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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.

Mezcal gains popularity as a premium drink

Sombra Mezcal rethinks production, environmentally friendly process

Taylor Karg

July 16, 2018

A recent premium trend proliferating the market is the production and consumption of mezcal, a liquor made tropical agave plants.

Bozal Espadin-Barril-Mexicano Ensamble

October 28, 2016

Adding to its portfolio of Mexican spirits, 3 Badge Beverage Corp. introduced The Bozal Espadin-Barril-Mexicano Ensamble mezcal.

Creyente Mezcal Joven

July 25, 2016

Proximo Spirits introduced a new mezcal blend in select markets: Creyente Mezcal Joven.

Alacran Tequila appeals to super-premium trends

Spirits company offer high-quality tequilas, mezcals

Jessica Jacobsen

June 9, 2016

Sales from high-end premium and super-premium products are fueling a large portion of growth in the spirits industry. When it comes to the tequila segment, the same trend holds true. According to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, U.S. tequila volume from the high-end premium and super-premium sub-categories are up 238 and nearly 652 percent, respectively, from 2002 to 2015.