Mezcal is sometimes referred to as “Mexico’s other spirit,” since it is not as well-known as tequila and its occasionally sweet or spicy and always smoky flavors can be off-putting to the uninitiated imbiber. (While a single type of agave plant is used for tequila, mezcal can be made from a variety of types, giving it its disparate characteristics.) One person who takes kindly to mezcal’s unique flavors is chef Michael Mina; he has created a special product with Del Maguey, an artisanal boutique distiller loca…