Mezcal and Tequila festival returns to Glasgow offering over 80 spirits from Mexico's best

Copita is coming back to the Briggait
-Credit:Copita


Some of the world's hottest spirits have shone in the spotlight as part of a new festival in Glasgow over the past two years.

Now, the Copita Mezcal and Tequila Festival is set to return to the Briggait in May with over 80 artisanal agave-based spirits from Mexico’s top producers after a successful sell out first year.

The festival caters to both devotees and newcomers to agave spirits, with the team behind Copita promising an event that's a far cry from tequila slammers in a dive bar of a Friday evening.

READ MORE: We tried Glasgow's coolest new pizza spot with Berlin vibes in southside lock-up

READ MORE: UK top 100 gastropubs has only one Glasgow bar as city largely snubbed

ADVERTISEMENT

Taking to Instagram, they posted: "Copita is BACK! We’re delighted to return for our third successive year in Glasgow for Scotland’s first and only celebration of the artisanal spirits of Mexico, following an incredible sold out event in 2024."

Taking place over two three and a half hour sessions, ticket holders will be invited to stroll the market floor of the gorgeous Briggait venue, where they can explore the festival tasting stands, sampling (responsibly) over 80 different agave-based spirits from Mexico’s top producers, whilst chatting with brand ambassadors who will be on hand to convey their expert knowledge in the field.

The distilled artisanal Mexican spirit made from the agave plant, Mezcal's name means ‘cooked agave’, with the smokiness the spirit exhibits (when compared to tequila) coming from the fact that the plants are roasted in production, rather than steamed, as they are when making tequila.

Speaking about the exciting event and the popularity of this fascinating spirit, co-founder Colin Campbell said: "Copita is here to celebrate the craft of these important artisanal drinks. Agave spirits are to Mexico what whisky is to Scotland - not just a national drink, but a collection of wildly different spirits produced by traditional processes, entwined irrevocably with the folk history and culture of its nation.

"The interest in mezcal and tequila from the Scottish public is at an all-time high, with many curious to explore the drinks further than it is possible to at home, or at a bar, without a well-lined purse."

ADVERTISEMENT

Street food stalls from well-loved local establishments will be serving up tasty treats to complement the drinks on offer, with in-depth masterclasses (sold separately) held in adjoining rooms for those who wish to take an even deeper dive into the world of mezcal and tequila.

The team behind Copita are well-versed in the food and drink and events industries, with a founder of The National Whisky Festival of Scotland, owners of Five March and Sylvan restaurants and members of the spirits industry and the live music industry co-founding the festival.

Tickets are available now and can be purchased from the Copita website.

Join Glasgow Live's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages

Sign up to our daily Glasgow Live newsletter here to receive news and features direct to your inbox