5 Mezcals Everyone Should Experience... from La Niña de Mezcal...

Most people can't tell the difference between a single malt scotch and some Kentucky bourbons, let alone differentiate between tequila and mezcal, two of the most popular spirits to come out of Mexico. I recently sat down with La Niña de Mezcal, Master Mezcalera, Cecilia Rios and asked her to give me five mezcals everyone should try... besides her own Award Winning Mezcal from Matalán, Oaxaca. After a lot of cajoling, here's her list, in no particular order... Tosba Espadin... made from 10 year old maguey espadin, this is the classic mezcal... Siete Misterios Arroqueño... partly made in clay pots giving the mezcal a more earthy flavor... Fidencio Classico... another espadin mezcal from Santiago Matalán... Marca Negra... from San Luis Del Rio, Oaxaca, Marca Negra makes the list for one of the best bottles in the business... Finally, number five is a pick 'em... try a shot of mezcal pechuga... for those that speak Spanish, you'll know we are talking chicken breast here... still confused? Follow the link that explains this rare, expensive and as Cecilia told me, required mezcal for anyone serious about understanding this wonderful spirit.