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Not All Mezcal Is the Same — Here's What to Know About All 3 Types
Mezcal is a beloved spirit around the world, distinct in style and flavor, and often completely misunderstood. No, there’s not just one type of mezcal, and no, it’s not smoky tequila.
In fact, tequila is technically a type of mezcal — both spirits are made from agave plants, but tequila can only be made with Blue Weber agave, while mezcal can come from around 30 to 40 different varieties of agave.
Choosing which type of agave to use is just one of the many decisions a mezcalero (mezcal maker) has to make during mezcal production.
To be considered true mezcal, it must be produced in Mexico in one of the certified states, which include Oaxaca, San Luis Potosí, Durango, Zacatecas, and Guerrero, with the vast majority produced in Oaxaca.
Emma Janzen, award-winning spirits writer and author of Mezcal: The History, Craft & Cocktails of the World’s Ultimate Artisanal Spirit, says that every tiny decision a mezcalero makes during the process is what makes mezcal so varied.
“The nitty-gritty detai