National Mezcal Day: On Oct 21, Salute the Agave! Bill Esparza - Los Angeles Magazine
go to original October 20, 2013

Technically speaking it could be said that Tequila is a form of Mezcal, but it can not be said that Mezcal is not a form of Tequila. (sbusumacinta)

Just a few weeks ago, Mexico’s Ministry of Economy, Pro Mexico, rolled into Los Angeles for a pair of events meant to promote mezcals that will soon be available in the U.S. This was all just in time for National Mezcal Day, coming up on October 21. And there are even more lining up, not to mention the mezcals of Sonora (Bacanora), and the Puerto Vallarta area mescals known as raicilla.

The current mezcal appellation of Origen includes eight states: Durango, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Michoacan, Oaxaca, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas, and Zacatecas. But there is traditional mezcal not recognized by the D.O. being produced in many other places, including Jalisco, Puebla. One of the best mezcals I ever tasted was one from Puebla at the now shuttered Red Fly in Mexico City’s Colonia Roma.

I recommend trying all mezcals, regardless of their origin, because the greatest thing about this lesser known Mexican beverage is its many agave varietals. Yes, varietals - just like wine.

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