Join the Austin Mezcal Festival on Friday, May 29, in East Austin along Lady Bird Lake at Fiesta Gardens! Immerse yourself in a curated journey through the world of craft spirits with over 35 premium ...

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All too often, mezcal is framed as a single-note spirit defined by smoke, yet in practice, it is one of the most site-specific and production-driven categories in the spirits world. What follows are ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. SAN PEDRO TOTOLAPAM, Mexico — Thirty years ago, a single light bulb would illuminate the mezcal distillery owned ...

With a layer of chips and salsa providing a landing strip, I’m tasting a flight of agave spirits at El Chucho in D.C. The last is a raicilla with a pungent nose and a fruity, funky flavor. Something ...

Basic information and contact details for the University of Texas at Austin The go-ahead for a university to be built in Texas was first given in 1839, but a series of set-backs meant the University ...

The famous mezcal “worm” has long puzzled scientists, but DNA testing has finally cracked the case. Researchers found that all sampled larvae were actually agave redworm moth caterpillars—not a mix of ...

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With its front-row views of Lady Bird Lake, this luxe resort feels like a quiet enclave set back from Austin's busy downtown core.

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