Mezcal
The word mezcal, derives from the pre-Hispanic native Indian Nahuatl word mexcalli; literally meaning “cooked agave”. To qualify for the name ‘mezcal’ the distillate mix used to produce the final spirit must contain at least 80% agave; cane and corn sugar may make up the rest of the mix. Premium brands will use only 100% agave. Mezcal can be made from a number of different species of agave, with Espadin being by far the most common. More information on Mezcal
