Staff Picks: Mexican

If this was in a glass and you didn't know what it was, you might think to call the Rochester Fire Department. This beautiful Mezcal hailing from the terrain of Oaxaca blends smoke, satin, and salt. The agave used is not the... Read More

The first in this brilliantly conceived 'Master & Apprentice' series from Cinco Sentidos. Maestro Alberto Martinez made a batch of wild Cucharilla (a rare sotol plant that only grows by seed and generally takes 35-40+... Read More

The zesty jalapeño aroma and sweet tomato undercurrent suggests what is to come. The savory palate delivers fresh mint, basil, jalapeño and green pepper, finishing with a hint of black pepper smoothed by vanilla-mint... Read More

A remarkable example of Miahuatlan’s famous Agave karwinskii—in this case, the maternal Madrecuixe—showing an overwhelming bouquet of flowers and sweet tropical fruits and given structure by a subtle minerality... Read More

Distilled in the rolling hills of the Oaxacan Sierra by the Morales family. Madre Mezcal is made with 70% agave Espadin and 30% agave Cuixe (Karwinskii) agave. The agaves are roasted in an earthen pit, and fermented with local... Read More

This beautiful reposado is aged 8 months American oak barrels and is additive-free. Full of flavors of sweet cooked agave, herbal notes, and woody undertones, this tequila is fruity-yet-dry with medium-to-full body. Long, elegant... Read More

This spiced mezcal liqueur is inspired by 2 of Mexico's most captivating and significant cultures: the Oaxacan and Pueblan. The long leaved, succulent agave plant characterizes the state of Oaxaca; the traditional agave spirit... Read More