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.

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.

Teeq Spirits launched Coconut Lime Blanco Tequila, a light tequila made with the natural flavoring from the meat of coconut and lime, it says. 

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

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

Café Agave launched its proprietary prepackaged spiked cold-brew coffee: Café Agave Spiked Cold Brew. 

Patrón Tequila, a brand of Hamilton, Bermuda-based Bacardi Ltd., launched its newest addition: Gran Patrón Smoky. 

Strong tradition and history drive brand authenticity and Tequila Corralejo understands the value of both; marrying the richness of the past to its present quest to achieve global expansion.

Patrón Tequila, a brand of Hamilton, Bermuda-based Bacardi Ltd., launched Gran Patrón Smoky, which uses agave that is roasted with mesquite for about seven days in small underground stone pits to craft the artisanal tequila. Gran Patrón Smoky honors traditional production methods dating back hundreds of years, it says. Like all Patrón Tequila, the process for Gran Patrón Smoky begins with the high-quality, 100 percent Weber Blue Agave.

El Mayor Tequila launched a new limited-edition tequila: El Mayor Single Estate Blanco Tequila.