Field notes
How mezcal is made
Plant, harvest, roast, grind, ferment, and distill—the patient sequence behind every batch.
Notes from the road
Journal
Mezcal is a spirit, an agricultural system, a body of knowledge, and a living social tradition. There is always more to the story.
Point of view
The marketplace is eroding the soul of mezcal
Why commoditization threatens quality and the livelihoods of traditional producers.
Origin story
How the tlacuache stole mezcal from the demons
An old story of fire, survival, and the opossum who brought mezcal to the people.
Sustainability
Cultivated agave
A clear look at long growth cycles, biodiversity, and responsible cultivation.
Sustainability
Agaves sylvestres
What wild harvesting demands—and why stewardship matters.
Archive
Small batches: welcome to the family
Why traditional batches stay small, and why that is worth protecting.