5 Mezcals Everyone Needs to Experience… with Andrea Ptacnik of Mezcal Animas & Casta Tribal
After a long self imposed writing hiatus, it’s time to get back to work. What better way than to do a post on mezcal. I recently had the chance to […]
Ed Draves Samples… Mezcal El Rey Zapoteco
I’ve got to be honest, I can’t believe we have not reviewed mezcal from El Rey Zapoteco before. As one of the oldest established brands in Oaxaca, these guys have a great reputation. Just look at how often they show up on our “5 Mezcals Everyone Needs to Experience” lists. […]
5 Mezcals Everyone Needs to Experience… with Larry Auman of Cantina Mayahuel
If I was asked to describe the quintessential Southern California restaurant experience, Cantina Mayahuel in San Diego would be high on my list. With a throwback bar, hundreds of mezcals and tequilas, great food, an attentive staff and a slightly off beat laid back owner, Cantina Mayahuel, named after the […]
It’s all Golden for La Niña del Mezcal at 2015 DARDO
Congrats to longtime Dave Miller’s Mexico amiga Cecilia Rios Murrieta on winning the Gold Medal at Festival 2015 DARDO, recently held in Mexico City. The prestigious award was given for […]
5 New York Wines Everyone Needs to Experience… with Ed Draves of Premier Wines
Some of the best things in life are found close to home. In the case of Ed Draves, our resident taster and identifier of those hidden flavors in mezcal, that means Western New York. For years Ed has been the “wine guy” at Premier Wine and Spirits. He’s also the […]
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