The World in Liquor

Mezcal – Mexico

Mexico’s abundant landscape has produced multiple liquors that are signature to that country. We all know about tequila, but not as many people are familiar with mezcal, which is made from the agave plant. Tequila is made with only the blue agave variety of that plant. Mezcal is primarily manufactured in the Oaxaca province, and is harvested from agave plants that are at least seven years of age. Mezcal is most often produced by smaller producers and is served straight, so the drinker can appreciate the subtle, smoky flavor.

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