Tequila, Mezcal & More

There is a deep, earthy magic beneath the surface of these spirits, unveiled by Anna’s equally magical photographs and stories. I will never again be able to drink, smell, or see mezcal without remembering the fire, sweat, and soul poured into it! A beautiful art form. – David Bayley, songwriter and lead vocalist for Glass Animals
Oaxaca-based journalist Anna Bruce takes readers beyond “tequila vs. mezcal” into the broader world of agave spirits. She weaves production detail, regional context, and producer stories into a narrative that’s genuinely rooted in place, then closes the loop with tasting tips and cocktail ideas. This isn’t a branding brochure; it’s a human, field-researched look at the culture that animates the bottles on your bar. [Best for] the person who can already explain the difference between mezcal and tequila-but wants to know who is behind the bottle. – Jessica Dupuy * Forbes *
This is like a giant cocktail, mixed with recipes, a glossary, brand directory, a dash of history and a lot more, all in the name of educating about agave spirits. – Marc Bona * Cleveland.com *
Agave spirits are an encyclopaedic journey, I don’t think I have enough time to drink my way though. Anna distills it all down to manageable gulps that gives you just enough knowledge to know what to look out for. You’re transported to a place she has a real passion for through her eyes, her lens and her words and it’s an intoxicating blend to savour. – Neil Rankin, author and (OFM) award winning chef

Tequila, Mezcal & More is a great addition to any mezcal bookshelf and, honestly, it is a great reference book that any bar with an agave spirits focus should have on hand, whether in the UK or anywhere else in the world.

Anna Bruce is a journalist and photographer specializing in the world of agave spirits. Since completing a project looking at the rise of mezcal for the Mexican Foreign Ministry in 2013, she has continued to work regularly for publications focussed on agave spirits. These include Perros y Palenques and The Mezcal Experience, digital content for Sunset, Culture Trip, Hemisphere Magazine, Food & Wine, Mexico News Daily and regular contributions to Mezcalistas.

Her agave photography has been exhibited at venues such as the V&A, LSE and the Mexican Embassy in London. Currently she is based in Oaxaca with her husband and six rescue dogs. Together they lead mezcal experiences with Rambling Spirits.

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