finance
El Sudcaliforniano
2026-08-20
Mezcal Production Booms, But Still Lags Far Behind Tequila
Mezcal has seen notable growth from 2016 to 2025, yet it still produces about 50 times less volume than its famous cousin, tequila. While tequila surged to 583 million liters, artisanal mezcal continues its slower, traditional climb in the spirits market.