Bright green grass, sweet agave and citrus abound here, creating a well-balanced spirit that doesn’t veer into overly smoky territory as some mezcals have the tendency to. Aaron and Bryan have turned their shared passion for mezcal into a truly unique brand and have created an exceptional liquid that receives frequent praise from both the industry and its consumers,” said Jennifer Evans, vice-president, Constellation Ventures.

We get it, you want to know how it tastes, but this mezcal's unique production method goes a long way to explaining just how special it is. Mezcal is a spirit on the rise in the UK’s cocktail bars – with bartenders bringing ever more creative concoctions and slick new brands hitting the market all the time.Flavour-wise, there’s an impressive savoury-sweet balance, with notes of citrus, tropical fruit, campfire smoke and cloves at the fore. Muddle with lime juice, agave, fresh chilli and coriander leaves and strain over ice for a smokier take on the famous Soho House picante. The General Wine Company sources wines from all over the world, but with a particular focus on small, independent producers. The piñas from the plants are cooked in earthen pits to release their sugars before being crushed using a tahona wheel.

The deal was made through Constellation’s venture capital subsidiary, which acquired a minority stake in Los Angeles-based Mezcal El Silencio in April 2019. Crafted in collaboration with a five-generation mezcal family in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca, it’s an excellent entry-level drop for die hard tequila drinkers, thanks to the light smoke and aromatic agave notes.

Wild Cenizo agave forms the base, taking up to 15 years to mature, and imparting a moreish, creamy quality unlike any other we tried. Breaking Bad actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul are releasing two signed bottles of their sold-out Dos Hombres Tobala Mezcal. The brand’s portfolio consists of Tobala Mezcal and Espadin Mezcal, made using spirit from mezcal producers in San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca.