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“IT’S ALL MEZCAL” – A Deep Dive into a Mexican Tradition
Mezcal, a distilled spirit derived from the agave plant, carries a rich tapestry of cultural significance and history within Mexico. Below is a summary of my video “IT’S ALL MEZCAL – What is Mezcal?” which offers a brief exploration of this traditional Mexican beverage, shedding light on its origins, evolution, and the complexities of its…
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What is Mezcal? An Accurate and Absolute Clarification
Mezcal is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from the agave plant, primarily in Mexico. It is often compared to tequila, which is a type of mezcal made specifically from the blue agave plant and produced only in certain regions of Mexico. Mezcal can be made from any type of agave plant and is…
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Mezcal vs Tequila: The Two Spirits that Share the Same Name
To understand the differences between the Mexican spirits Tequila and Mezcal, we must first come to terms with the similarities. And, if truth be told, embrace the confirmation that it’s all mezcal. It’s All Mezcal When we look at the origins of the word “mezcal” /meˈskal,məˈskal/ we learn that the word mezcal comes from the…