Tequila | Mezcal
What are the differences
Tequila and Mezcal: What are the differences?
Tequila and mezcal are both Mexican spirits distilled from the agave plant. However, there are some key differences between them.
Tequila
Must be made from 100% blue agave plant. Can only be produced in five Mexican states: Jalisco, Nayarit, Guanajuato, Tamaulipas, and Michoacán. Typically distilled in stainless steel tanks. Usually unaged, but can also be aged in wooden barrels. Mezcal
Can be made from any type of agave plant, but most commonly espadín agave.
Posted by Eirik on Thursday, February 1, 2024
