Best Mezcal 2026

Smoky, complex, unforgettable. The 2026 mezcal tasting brought agaves from across Oaxaca to the blind panel — scored 1 to 5 on aroma, palate and finish. No advertising buys a medal.

Double Gold

THE BEST OF THE BEST

DOUBLE GOLD

Hedonistas de la Fe Mezcal Cuishe

Cuishe agave — a Double Gold standout from the 2026 blind tasting.

DOUBLE GOLD

Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal

The legendary single-village mezcal — medaled again.

Gold

OUTSTANDING

GOLD

Viviente Mezcal Libre Cupreata

Cupreata agave, blind-tasted and ranked Gold.

GOLD

Xicala Mezcal Joven Espadín

Joven espadín — Gold from the 2026 panel.

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