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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Mezcal — tequila’s estranged cousin — is quickly becoming more popular than ever. The U.S. is now the number one consumer of mezcal in the world, with mezcal’s home country of Mexico as the second biggest market. Chances are you’ve heard the rumblings of mezcal’s rise, whether from a liquor connoisseur or the drinks menu at almost any bar. And, if you’re like us, you’re probably looking to understand the hype by drinking some of the best mezcals. Mezcal vs. Tequila: What’s the Difference? There’s quite a bit of well-founded confusion over what mezcal is, and how it relates to tequila. In short, tequila is actually a subcategory of mezcal, so not all mezcals are tequila, but all tequilas are mezcals. Tequila is traditionally made using Blue Weber agave, while mezcals can be made from many types of tequila. The two taste quite … [Read more...] about RS Recommends: The Best Mezcal Brands to Drink Right Now

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Keith Richards named his “Blue Lena.” Keeping Up With the Kardashians aired an entire episode about Kim Kardashian getting her first. Quavo and Saweetie recently had a custody battle over theirs after breaking up. Jay-Z leaned on one for the album cover of Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life . We’re talking, of course, about Bentleys. There’s something about the flying B that acts as a magnet for celebrities. Seemingly every A-lister owns (or has owned) one of the luxurious rides, from Elton John, Jennifer Lopez, and Kobe Bryant to Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Ludacris to Robert Downey Jr., Dr. Dre, and Future. You often see the rich and famous hiding out in other high-end cars , but, over all other luxury carmakers, Bentley has a viable claim to the celebrity car of choice. Jay-Z with a Bentley Azure convertible on the ‘Vol. 2… Hard … [Read more...] about RS Recommends: Here’s Why Every Celebrity Has a Bentley

While New York City has been the hotbed for electronic dance music, South Africa is staking its claim in the genre by ushering in a new age of African sensibilities. Courtesy of BACARDÍ, this year’s Governors Ball Music Festival pre-show featured two of the most buzzed-about DJ duos on the international club scene: disco/house mavericks the Martinez Brothers and amapiano visionaries Major League DJz. BACARDÍ is no stranger to the live music space, and the party was another event in a long series of celebrations that the brand has powered as part of its “Do What Moves You” platform. On Thursday, June 9, the showcase kicked off with a set by the Martinez Brothers. Straight from the festival grounds’ BACARDÍ Stage at Citi Field, the sibling duo returned to their hometown to coax the crowd into perpetual motion. Atop a tropical-themed stage and flanked by two bottles of BACARDÍ, brothers Steve and Chris Martinez brought in the summer vibes during a bright 75-degree evening. … [Read more...] about BACARDÍ Taps The Martinez Brothers and Major League DJz to Kick Off Governors Ball with Tropical-Tinged Pre-Show