What is the difference between tequila and Mescal?
Mezcal is made from the agave plant. The agave is also used to make tequila but in a different process. While tequila is made exclusively in the state of Jalisco, mezcal is exclusive to Oaxaca. Although tequila is most popularly consumed in the margarita, mezcal is almost exclusively served as a shooter, with or without a lick of salt and bite of lime. Technically speaking, it could be said that Tequila is a form of Mezcal, but it can not be said that Mezcal is a form of Tequila. There are specific diferences between both beverages, mainly the methods of production and the agave varieties. from which both are made.
