In Mezcal , two-time James Beard Award–winning author Emma Janzen explores what sets this cousin of tequila apart from the rest of the pack.
*Nominated for the 2018 James Beard Foundation Book Award in the Beverage category*
Produced in Mexico for centuries but little known elsewhere until recent years, mezcal has captured the imagination of spirits enthusiasts with its astonishing complexities . And while big liquor is beginning to jump aboard the bandwagon, most mezcal is still artisanal in nature, produced using small-batch techniques handed down for generations , often with agave plants harvested in the wild.
Join author Emma Janzen as she presents an engaging primer on all things mezcal that
With lush photography , an elegant design featuring a foil-debossed cover , and authoritative yet enthralling text , Mezcal is the definitive guide to exploring and unraveling the mysteries of this extraordinary handcrafted spirit.
