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All About Mezcal: Mexico's Iconic Agave Spirit

  • FounderIt emerged collectively from indigenous Mexican agave fermentation practices combined with distillation techniques introduced by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century
  • Mezcal Mexico imageCountryMexico
  • 31 Dec 1618 – Mezcal imageFounded31 Dec 1618

Mezcal offers a smoky, earthy profile from over 30 agave types like espadín, tobalá, and tobala, varying by region and method. Categories include ancestral (traditional clay/wood stills), artisanal, and industrial, with styles like joven (unaged), reposado, or pechuga (distilled with fruits/meat). It's sipped neat in Mexico with sal de gusano, gaining global cocktail popularity.

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