Tequila & Mezcal

Tequila and mezcal are agave spirits from Mexico, but they offer an extraordinary range of styles, flavours and production traditions. Tequila is made from Blue Weber agave and can range from fresh, vibrant Blanco to richer Reposado and Añejo expressions matured in oak. Mezcal can be made from a wider range of agave varieties and is often produced using traditional methods that can bring smoky, earthy, herbal and mineral character.

At Spy, our Tequila and Mezcal selection focuses on distinctive bottles from carefully chosen smaller producers, from bright, expressive sipping tequilas to characterful artisanal mezcals. Whether you are exploring agave spirits for cocktails or drinking them neat, there is far more diversity to discover than the category's old reputation might suggest.

  • Del Maguey Vida Mezcal Mezcal Bottle on a White Background

    Del Maguey Vida Mezcal

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    Del Maguey Vida Mezcal

    70cl | ABV: 42.0%

    £53.95
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  • Don Julio Reposado Tequila Bottle on a White Background

    Don Julio Reposado

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    Don Julio Reposado

    70cl | ABV: 38.0%

    £59.95
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  • Herradura Plata Tequila Bottle on a White Background

    Herradura Blanco

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    Herradura Blanco

    70cl | ABV: 40.0%

    £51.95
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  • The Lost Explorer Espadin Mezcal 20cl

    The Lost Explorer Espadin Mezcal 20cl

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    The Lost Explorer Espadin Mezcal 20cl

    20cl | ABV: 40%

    £20.95
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  • Del Maguey Crema de Mezcal, Mezcal Bottle on a White Background

    Del Maguey Crema de Mezcal

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    Del Maguey Crema de Mezcal

    70cl | ABV: 40.0%

    £53.95
    £53.95
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  • Tapatio Blanco

    Tapatio Blanco

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    Tapatio Blanco

    50cl | ABV: 40.0%

    £28.95
    £28.95
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  • Cazcabel Blanco

    Cazcabel Blanco

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    Cazcabel Blanco

    70cl | ABV: 38%

    £30.95
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  • Los Siete Misterios Mezcal Doba Yej

    Los Siete Misterios Doba Yej Mezcal

    Los Siete Misterios Doba Yej Mezcal

    70cl | ABV: 44%

    £54.95
    £54.95
  • Tapatio Tequila Reposado

    Tapatio Reposado

    Tapatio Reposado

    50cl | ABV: 38.0%

    £29.95
    £29.95
  • Don Fulano Blanco

    Don Fulano Blanco

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    Don Fulano Blanco

    70cl | ABV: 40.0%

    £52.95
    £52.95
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  • Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal

    Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal

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    Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal

    70cl | ABV: 48.0%

    £86.45
    £86.45
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  • Patron Silver

    Patron Silver

    Patron Silver

    70cl | ABV: 40.0%

    £45.45
    £44.95 £45.45
  • Jose Cuervo Reposado Tequila Bottle on a White Background

    Jose Cuervo Reposado

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    Jose Cuervo Reposado

    70cl | ABV: 38.0%

    £21.45
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  • Cazcabel Reposado

    Cazcabel Reposado

    Cazcabel Reposado

    70cl | ABV: 38%

    £32.95
    £32.95
  • The Lost Explorer Espadin Mezcal

    The Lost Explorer Espadin Mezcal

    The Lost Explorer Espadin Mezcal

    70cl | ABV: 42.0%

    £64.95
    £64.95
  • The Lost Explorer Tequila Blanco

    The Lost Explorer Tequila Blanco

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    The Lost Explorer Tequila Blanco

    70cl | ABV: 40.0%

    £47.95
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Tequila & Mezcal Buying Guide

Tequila and mezcal are both Mexican agave spirits, but the type of agave, region, production method and maturation can create remarkably different flavours. Tequila can be fresh and vibrant or rich and oak-influenced, while mezcal can range from fruity and floral to earthy, herbal and smoky. Looking beyond simply whether a spirit is Tequila or mezcal is the key to finding the style you enjoy.

What style of Tequila do you enjoy?

Blanco Tequila is generally bottled without extended oak ageing, putting fresh agave character at the centre. Reposado spends time in oak and can develop softer spice, vanilla and greater richness, while Añejo is matured for longer and can show deeper oak, caramel and savoury flavours. Producer and production method remain just as important as the age category.

Exploring Mezcal

Mezcal is a broad and diverse category made from numerous agave varieties across several regions of Mexico. Traditional production often involves cooking agave in earthen pits, which can contribute smoky character, but good mezcal can also be floral, fruity, herbal, mineral or savoury. Agave variety, place and individual producer can make an enormous difference to the finished spirit.

Choosing agave spirits for drinking and cocktails

Well-made Tequila and mezcal can be enjoyed neat, allowing the character of the agave and production method to come through. Blanco Tequila is a natural choice for Margaritas and Palomas, while Reposado can bring extra depth to cocktails. Mezcal works well when its more savoury, earthy or smoky character is allowed to play a deliberate part in the drink rather than simply replacing Tequila.

Tequila & Mezcal FAQs

What is the difference between Tequila and mezcal?

Both are Mexican agave spirits, but Tequila is made from Blue Weber agave within designated production areas and according to Tequila regulations. Mezcal can be made from a wider range of permitted agave varieties and has its own designated production regions and methods.

Is all mezcal smoky?

No. Smoke can be an important characteristic of some mezcal, particularly because of traditional pit cooking, but styles vary enormously. Mezcal can also show fruit, flowers, herbs, earth, spice and mineral flavours depending on the agave, producer and place.

What is the difference between Blanco, Reposado and Añejo Tequila?

Blanco Tequila is generally unaged or only briefly rested, so fresh agave flavours remain prominent. Reposado is matured in oak for at least two months, while Añejo spends at least one year in oak and usually develops richer, more mature flavours.

Can you drink Tequila and mezcal neat?

Yes. Good Tequila and mezcal are excellent sipping spirits and are often best appreciated slowly and neat. Cocktails can also showcase them particularly well, with Margaritas and Palomas among the classic Tequila choices and mezcal bringing distinctive savoury or smoky character to mixed drinks.

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