Mezcal Agave Macho – an interview
Mezcal Agave Macho is new mezcal brand in Europe. While the tequila category is much larger, the many new mezcal brands arriving in Europe are quite often more interesting. The products are better qu...
Author Archives: Bjørn Smalbro
Best Tequila and Best Mezcal 2023
“The Agave Court” in Denmark, has awarded Best Tequila & Best Mezcal for the 8th time since 2016. The winners are chosen through four tastings at the “Agavehoffet” (The Ag...
Clandestina Tequila – the conquistadores are back. Sort of…...
In 1519 Mexico was visited by a delegation of spanish gentlemen. While they certainly took a generous interest in the country (even going as far as renaming it), they proved a tad difficult to send h...
Mayaciel Tequila taking on Germany and Europe
Tequila evokes a passion in the people who have the capacity to experience the magic of the agave spirit. Mayaciel is a new tequila brand owned and founded by the german entrepreneurs Jonas and Chris...
New mezcal brand ̔Pa Que No Me Olvides̕
The mezcal category grows with lightening speed and a LOT is happening, regarding regulations, new producers, new international and celebrity brands etc. But there is still room for small and humble,...
Review of “A Field Guide to Tequila: What It Is, Where It’s From...
“A Field Guide to Tequila: What It Is, Where It’s From, and How to Taste It ” is excactly what the name describes – it is a thorough well written introduction to most things tequila! And ...
Agave Spirits. The Past Present, and Future of Mezcals. A review
“Agave Spirits. The Past Present, and Future of Mezcals” is a book published in 2023 by W.W. Norton & Company and written by Gary Paul Nabhan and David Suro Piñera and illustrated by ...
San Matias Tequila – 3 generations of tequila producers
San Matias is one of the pretty few tequila brands which is still family owned AND can trace their roots back to the very origin of tequila. Tequila is such an interesting industry for many reasons,...