Mezcal vs. Tequila-what are the differences?
They may seem similar, but the two liquors are really very different.
When you are at the bar to sweep the cocktail menu, you will never stop and do you think of yourself what is the difference between mezcal and tequila? If you are not a real aficionado tequila, you may not know the difference between the two liquors off, apart from the fact that they, well, taste different.
We talked with the co-founder ofSesión Premium Tequila, Jake Wall, to solve the mezcal debate against Tequila once and for all so that you never have to think about the differences between the two similar liquors.
What are the key differences of Mezcal vs. Tequila?
There are two major differences between mezcal and tequila, and that's where they are made and the type of agave plant from.
Wall says that tequila must be done in the city of Tequila, which lies in the state of Jalisco, in Mexico.
"The process of making tequila is strictly sanctioned by the government from which it is cultivated, the type of agave, the process of fermentation and aging, where it is bottled," he explains.
The premium tequila is made from 100% blue agave. Mezcal, on the other hand, can be produced anywhere in Mexico, although it is mainly produced in the region of the Oaxaca. The wall says that Mezcal can be manufactured up to 28 different varieties of agave.
"Most meters are made from the Espadin agave, although some meter producers mix varieties and agave additives to create a separate smoke flavor," says the wall.
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Is the alcohol content different in mezcal and tequila?
"Usually, if it's 100% agave tequila or mezal, the alcohol content is 40% Abv, but in some cases it may be a little weaker if mixed with additives And not 100% agave, "he says.
Easy Tequila Cocktail Recipe
The wall offers its recipe for a cocktail in Paloma based on Tequila.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. SESIÓN REPORDO TEQUILA
- 1/3 oz. Rhubarbian and vanilla syrup
- 2 oz. Fresh pink grapefruit juice
- 1/3 oz. Fresh lime juice
instructions
Shake all the ingredients, pour on the ice and garnish with soda water. Garnish with a salt rim and dehydrated lime. Enjoy!
