The 20 Best Mezcals for 2026

To say mezcal is a complex spirit is a bit of an understatement. While to understand tequila is to know strictly about Blue Weber agave, mezcal uses dozens of different types of agave varieties, most that aren’t yet household names like Tobalá, Cupreata, and Tepeztate. This, in turn, means that, unlike tequila, there is no one distinct flavor profile for mezcal. Mezcal can be citrusy, vegetal, peppery, herbal, earthy, savory, sweet, and, yes, smoky, the flavor profile most people assume it all tastes like but which is not the case. The article The 20 Best Mezcals for 2026 appeared first on VinePair.