Yuan JiinErstwhile MezcalErstwhile Presents: The World’s First Bacon Pechuga MezcalErstwhile Mezcal is thrilled to release the world’s first Bacon Pechuga, an all-women collaboration between Erstwhile co-founder Yuan Ji…Sep 22, 2021Sep 22, 2021
Yuan JiinErstwhile MezcalHow to Pack the Mezcal Oven | Tips from Rey Arellanes Angeles, Santa Catarinas Minas, OaxacaRey Arellanes Angeles is a skilled producer of ancestral mezcal and runs a tight ship in Santa Catarina Minas, Oaxaca.Jun 30, 2021Jun 30, 2021
Yuan JiinErstwhile MezcalMeet Juan Abel Quiroz Agustín: Master MezcaleroMaster Mezcalero and new Erstwhile Mezcal Partner Producer: Juan Abel Quiroz Agustín prefers to go by “Abel”. Born and raised in Santa…Jun 26, 2021Jun 26, 2021
Yuan JiinErstwhile MezcalHortensia Hernández Martínez & Juan Hernández Méndez: Mezcal FamilyAt Erstwhile Mezcal, we work with each and every one of our partner mezcaleros with care and passion, committing our brand and reputation…Jun 26, 2021Jun 26, 2021
Yuan JiinErstwhile MezcalHow to Elevate Women in Mezcal, Wine and Spirits | Part I: Sit at the TableErstwhile Mezcal’s core values are gender-neutral for the most part: mezcal education, transparency, empowering small producers to grow…Jun 26, 2021Jun 26, 2021
Yuan JiinErstwhile MezcalWhy Is Mezcal So Dam$ Expensive in the United States? — Part 3Welcome to the third issue of Erstwhile Mezcal’s series, in which I share my firsthand experiences and takeaways on Why Is Mezcal So Dam$…Jun 22, 2021Jun 22, 2021
Yuan JiinErstwhile MezcalEpifania Gómez Mejía & Silverio García Luis: Mezcal FamilyMezcal made from Espadín, a cultivated (versus wild) varietal of the agave plant, is by far the most common varietal you are likely to find…Jun 21, 2021Jun 21, 2021
Yuan JiinErstwhile MezcalWhy Is Mezcal So Dam$ Expensive in the United States? — Part 2Welcome to the second installation of Erstwhile Mezcal’s series, in which I share my firsthand experiences and takeaways on Why Is Mezcal…Jun 20, 2021Jun 20, 2021
Yuan JiinErstwhile MezcalThe First Artisanal Henequén Mezcal in the US MarketErstwhile Mezcal was the first and to launch a certified Artisanal Henequén mezcal in the US market.Jun 19, 2021Jun 19, 2021
Yuan JiinErstwhile MezcalWhy Is Mezcal So Dam$ Expensive in the United States? — Part 1Ever wonder why some mezcals cost less than $50 per bottle, and others close to $150 and more? Are the expensive bottles better? If so, in…Jun 19, 2021Jun 19, 2021