Tequila is typically produced by steaming the agave inside industrial ovens before being distilled two or three times in copper pots. Mezcal, on the other hand, is cooked inside earthen pits that are lined with lava rocks and filled with wood and charcoal before being distilled in clay pots.
What is senorio mezcal?
AHUMADO SUAVE, SEÑORÍO is a Premium mezcal made in the traditional manner, with a mildly smoky flavor. It is the blend of two distillations of different intensities and aroma-taste profiles, for the perfect balance of mild smoky notes and the genuine taste of Espadin agave.
What is the purpose of the worm in mezcal?
In his book, Dias Blue writes that the insect serves as evidence of a mezcal’s potency; to pickle the gusano, the spirit must have a high percentage of alcohol. Oviedo is pragmatic. “More than anything, mezcal brands use the worm for marketing purposes,” he says.
