The Mezcal Experience: A Field Guide to the World's Best Mezcals and Agave Spirits

by Tom Bullock

‘Before mezcal I knew tequila.  We danced together and had a good time.  Then I found mezcal and we not only danced but we talked and talked.  As a lover of whisky, mezcal was an easy step for me.  And Tom is the person to tell you all about it.’

Thomasina Miers, author and chef-owner of Wahaca restaurant chain  

‘Thomas, aside from having one of the early great beards of NYC, played some of the finest music ever to crawl into my drunken ears. He retains the same intimidating and generous approach to mezcal: know everything worth knowing about a subject, avoid the garbage, love it, and share.’

James Murphy, LCD Soundsystem

The definitive guide to Mexico's best kept secret; Mezcal. Unlike its infamous offspring tequila, until recently you would have had to take a trip to Mexico to try this intriguing spirit. But with ‘Mezcalerias’ popping up everywhere from New York City to London, Tokyo and beyond, and mezcal increasingly seen on the menus of the most discerning and hippest bars, the agave plant-based alcohol is the cool new drink taking the world by storm. Embark on a regional tour of Mexico and discover local mezcal gems in this illustrated guide to the best 'mezcalerias' (mezcal bars) in the world, then work your way through more than 30 cocktail recipes from the world’s best mezcal bartenders.  From backyard heroes to big names, this is a comprehensive guide fwith over 100 varieties of mezcal, complete with a tasting wheel to help explain the subtleties of this intriguing drink and make you a connoisseur in no time.

Genres: Cooking, Nonfiction

224 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2017

Reviews

[Victoria Peipert · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned so much reading this book! I like both tequila and mezcal but knew very little about their production, the varieties of agave that each are produced from, and the regional producers and styles. A wonderful book for those interested in the history and intricacies of alcohol production.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book reference about the Mezcal. From A to Z. The book contains very interesting about this legendary drink. It goes from the origin of this drink to an excellent collection of recipes with the instructions.

[Polly Krize · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A fascinating look at the varieties and production of mezcal and tequila. Undoubtedly one of the best books I have read on these delicious products of Mexico. Recommended.

[Ant · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the style of this book, the author goes into all of the fun parts of Mezcal in enough detail to satisfy the urge to know more and feel like you’ve a rounded understanding of the drink. There might not be enough detail to satisfy the true Mezcal aficionados, but the joy of the book lies in the story and the author’s passion not just the bare facts.

[Vince · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful book weaving through the history, culture and sociology of the people and processes in this wonderful agave nectar. It truly is a massive amount of information on many levels. The pictures are very nice and the book is extremely well built with thick paper!

[E. Kahn · Rating 1 out of 5]

Mezcal is a fine drink and a book about it should not depend on putting down tequila as this one does.

[Verónica Gómez · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good introduction to know about mezcal

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A love letter to mezcal and a perfect pleasure to sit with for an evening. Will certainly return to this little reference in the future!