Mezcal Silvestre: Is Mexico's Wild Mountain Spirit A Model Sustainable Industry?

Smoky, unique, and anachronistically artisan, Mezcal is rapidly becoming a go-to spirit for connoisseurs interested in connecting with Mexico’s rustic roots. Although mezcal is typically made from the same espadin agave that is used to produce tequila, mezcaleros (mezcal producers) also use a wide selection of other wild and domesticated varieties of agave. In particular, the tobala agave has found favor with consumers at high-end establishments in Mexico City and even farther abroad. As deman...