Pechugas: The wild side of Mezcal
Imagine telling someone that your mezcal was distilled with a turkey breast hanging inside the still, surrounded by walnuts, strawberries, and other fresh ingredients. They might think you’re lying. Welcome to the world of pechuga mezcal. Pechuga is one of the most fascinating expressions of mezcal, blending traditional distillation techniques with truly unique recipes. Some…
The rise of social media agave trolls
The internet used to feel like a neighborhood. In the early 2000s, you could recognize the same usernames, see the same people in the same forums, and know exactly who was about to start an argument. Email chains, online gaming, and tight knit communities made the internet feel small. It felt personal. If someone talked…
Not all mezcal brands distill mezcal
Take any bottle of mezcal and, at first glance, things seem pretty straightforward. There is a brand name and a story. There is usually a connection to Oaxaca, agave, a family, a community, or generations of tradition. It is easy to assume that the company whose name appears on the bottle is the company that…
