Both tequila and mezcal are produced from the core of the agave plant. It is known as piñas in Spanish because of how closely the plant resembles a pineapple.
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Tequila can be made with just one type of agave species. Mezcal can be prepared by using more than 40 varieties of agave such as tobaziche, tepeztate, espadín, and so on.
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Mezcal and tequila are produced in the same country called Mexico, but the agave plants are grown in specific regions. Agave can be legally grown in nine parts of Mexico. Tequila can be legally grown in five parts of Mexico
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The latter agave-based spirit has a smoky and sweet flavor as compared to tequila but that’s just scratching the surface.Espadín mezcal has a mildly sweet tone with subtle hints of herbal aftertaste.
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