Mezcal

Created By Bartenders, Dos Gabachos Mezcal Is Perfect For Both Cocktails and Sipping Neat

Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. Mezcal has become the liquor of the moment over the past couple of years. Such was not the case in 2013, however, when Downtown Los Angeles JW Marriott bartenders…

Madre Mezcal Ancestral

We've sung their praises before but Madre Mezcal produces some of our favorite mezcal. And now the brand is introducing Madre Ancestral, a premium mezcal that embodies the rich cultural heritage of Mexico. Crafted with meticulous care in Oaxaca, this artisanal spirit showcases the ancient art of mezcal production. Sourced…

This Artesanal Mezcal Will Make You Fall In Love With Barril Agave

Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. When it comes to agave spirits, mezcal is but a small fraction compared to tequila. And of those mezcals that people can readily buy at the liquor store or…

How a College Assignment Turned Into an Award-winning Tequila Brand With a Costa Rican Ethos

Tequila is a Mexican spirit through and through, but its influence is felt far and wide. Case in point: Nosotros Tequila & Mezcal, which makes tequila and mezcal backed by the Costa Rican ethos of its founder, Carlos Soto. Born and raised in Costa Rica, Soto started Nosotros after being…

Mr Black x Ilegal Mezcal Cask Coffee Liquor

Our favorite coffee liqueur producer Mr Black has teamed up with the beloved Ilegal Mezcal on a brand new collaborative release perfect for your next Espresso Martini. To craft this concoction, the base coffee spirit was rested for three months in Ilegal Mezcal’s American Oak barrels, imported to Australia from…