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Mezcal Amaras’ Luis Nino de Rivera Mesta on Trends, Challenges, and the Future of Mezcal

Drinkhacker

As the brand manager of whiskeys and white spirits, I had heard of mezcal only a few times during my tenure there. When we launched, there were 60 brands in Mexico in 2011; now there are over 300. The challenges are first, to grow artisanal mezcal to high volumes without compromising mature agave and the traditional process.

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How Flavored Whiskey Became a Major Part of Modern Drinks Culture

VinePair

And flavored whiskey is everywhere. But on my first night visiting family, I realized that flavored whiskey had grown more than I’d expected when my brother reached for a bottle of Skrewball to make a drink. Where do you think Fireball ranks among all spirits brands — not just whiskey — in terms of sales?” Fewer people smoke.

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