Tequila, mezcal, and the plant that waits years to be harvested once. Start with the agave's own story, then settle the great debate: tequila vs mezcal.
All Tequila is mezcal, but not all Mezcal is tequila.
When people think of Mexican spirits, tequila is usually the first that comes to mind. Tequila has strict rules that protect its identity
Mexico's Hidden Agave Treasures: Bacanora & Raicilla
One was illegal for 77 years. The other was Mexico's moonshine. Meet the agave spirits nobody told you about.
The Story of the Agave Plant: From Myth to Modern Day
Before tequila, there was a goddess, a jealous grandmother, and a plant that could do everything.