Few people think of whiskey when they think of spirits from Mexico, but distillers in the land of tequila and mezcal are now producing whiskey of high enough quality that bartenders at Mexican restaurants in the United States are adding it to their cocktails.
Mexican whiskey is following the path blazed by Mexican wine, which is featured on the menus of many fine Mexican restaurants because it naturally pairs well with quality Mexican cuisine.
"Mexican whiskey is not about imitation, but about reinterpreting the genre with its own voice, "says Manuel Negrete, an internationally recognized Mexican sommelier. "It has a young but very honest character, which makes it fascinating for those seeking new experiences."