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Espadín: The Surprisingly Short History of Mezcal's Most Prominent Agave

Summary by VinePair
One of the most endearing things about mezcal is its versatility. There are dozens of agave species (called magueys in Oaxaca, Mexico, where most mezcal today is made) that can be used to make it, allowing for a playground of alluring flavors. Tequila, in contrast, must by modern definition be made only with a specific species, called blue agave or agave tequilana. Despite this rainbow of potential, most mezcal today is made out of a single agav…
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VinePair broke the news in on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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