Mezcal entries currently indexed
Mezcal is a smoky, near-zero-carb agave spirit that scores well in simple, spirit-forward serves.
Lean on high-score mezcals neat or with citrus and soda, and watch sweet agave-syrup cocktails for added carbs.
Top examples right now: 400 Conejos Joven, 400 Conejos Mezcal Joven, Banhez Ensamble Joven
Mezcal Snapshot
Updated from current tracked inventoryHigher scores usually signal stronger macro efficiency
Best carb floor found in the current top list
Useful when you are optimizing for lighter pours
Mezcal Rankings
All rankings →How To Choose Better Mezcal Drinks
Use these benchmarks to move from category browsing to an actual ordering decision.
Start with the mezcal leaders
Use the highest scoring mezcal picks as your baseline, then compare carbs and calories against anything you are about to order.
Set a macro floor before you browse
The current top set bottoms out at about 0.0g carbs and 98 calories, which gives you a realistic target for cleaner choices.
Use ABV to break ties
When two options look similar, compare alcohol strength. This page averages about 43.7% ABV across the featured list.
Top Mezcal Choices
4
100
Excellent
400 Conejos Joven
100
Excellent
400 Conejos Mezcal Joven
B
100
Excellent
Banhez Ensamble Joven
100
Excellent
Banhez Mezcal Joven
B
100
Excellent
Bozal Cuixe
B
100
Excellent
Bozal Ensamble
100
Excellent
Bozal Mezcal Espadín
100
Excellent
Bozal Mezcal Tobalá
B
100
Excellent
Bozal Tobasiche
100
Excellent
Bruxo No. 1 Espadín Mezcal
100
Excellent
Casamigos Mezcal Joven
C
100
Excellent
Clase Azul Mezcal Durango
100
Excellent
Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal
100
Excellent
Del Maguey San Luis Del Rio Mezcal
100
Excellent
Del Maguey Vida Mezcal
100
Excellent
Dos Hombres Espadin Mezcal
100
Excellent
Dos Hombres Joven Mezcal
100
Excellent
Dos Hombres Tobala Mezcal
100
Excellent
El Jolgorio Espadín Mezcal
E
100
Excellent
El Silencio Espadin
100
Excellent
El Silencio Espadín Mezcal
E
100
Excellent
El Silencio Joven
100
Excellent
Fidencio Mezcal Clásico
100
Excellent
Gem & Bolt Mezcal
100
Excellent
Gracias a Dios Mezcal
100
Excellent
Ilegal Mezcal Añejo
100
Excellent
Ilegal Mezcal Joven
100
Excellent
Ilegal Mezcal Reposado
100
Excellent
Los Amantes Mezcal Joven
M
100
Excellent
Marca Negra Espadin
100
Excellent
Mezcal Vago Elote
100
Excellent
Mezcal Vago Ensamble
M
100
Excellent
Montelobos Ensamble
M
100
Excellent
Montelobos Espadin Joven
100
Excellent
Montelobos Mezcal Espadín
100
Excellent
Montelobos Mezcal Tobalá
Compare Mezcal Picks
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See how the two strongest mezcal options stack up on score, carbs, calories, and ABV.
Mezcal Compare Guides
Compare hub →Tequila Vs Mezcal
Use DrinkLeader averages to compare tequila vs mezcal across score, carbs, calories, and ABV.
Casamigos Vs Patron
Compare Casamigos vs Patron using current DrinkLeader averages and product coverage across tequila, mezcal, and RTD products.
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What is the healthiest way to compare mezcal drinks?
Start with score, then check carbs, calories, and serving size together. DrinkLeader currently tracks 46 mezcal entries, so the best choice is the one that stays efficient across all three.
Are all mezcal drinks low carb?
No. The category averages about 0.0g carbs per drink, but the best entries in the current list drop to 0.0g. Range matters more than category labels.
How should I use this mezcal guide before ordering?
Use this page to build a shortlist, then open the ranking pages for best score, lowest carb, and lowest calorie views. The current featured leader is 400 Conejos Joven.