So, what is the difference between mezcal and tequila I hear you ask?
We’ve put together a simple guide below:
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TEQUILA |
MEZCAL |
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Can only be made using blue agave |
Can be made using any one of 30 different types of agave plant |
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Strictly regulated |
Not strictly regulated which leads to a very large variety of flavours and styles available |
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Produced primarily in Jalisco (or one of 4 other approved states) |
Produced primarily in Oaxaca (or one of 7 other approved states) |
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Agave cooked, fermented and distilled
Usually cooked in industrial above ground ovens |
Agave cooked, fermented and distilled
Usually cooked in underground pits lined with volcanic rock fuelled with burning wood and covered with dirt leading to it’s smoky flavor |
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A form of mezcal |
Not a form of tequila |
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DELICIOUS! |
DELICIOUS! |