<p>Adam and Joanna are joined by VinePair Spirits Editor Aaron Goldfarb to break down his list of the <a href="https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/best-mezcals-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Best Mezcals for 2026</a> and the general state of Mexico's other great agave spirit. While bartenders and aficionados remain deeply enamored with mezcal, commercial success has been limited in scope and confined to a few specific brands. Is the wild, small batch nature of the spirit an insurmountable roadblock to a larger audience? Is the complexity and variety, the very thing that draws some in, a turnoff for most? Plus - what's the deal with <em>pechuga</em> anyhow? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review The VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening, and cheers!</p><br><p>Joanna is drinking: Guinness Negroni</p><br><p>Adam is drinking: <a href="https://grimmales.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grimm Artisanal Ales</a> "Lambo Door" Double IPA </p><br><p>Aaron is drinking: <a href="https://heavenhill.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Heaven Hill</a> "Deatsville" Bourbon</p><br><p>Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>