28/09/2026
🌵 Facts About Mezcal
* 🥃 Mezcal is made from agave, and there are dozens of agave species that can be used to make it.
* 🔥 The word “mezcal” comes from Nahuatl and is commonly translated as “oven-cooked agave.”
* 🌎 Mezcal has a Denomination of Origin in Mexico, meaning it can only be produced in specific regions under established rules.
* 🌋 Oaxaca is the most famous mezcal-producing state, but mezcal is also produced in other Mexican states.
* 👃 Every mezcal can taste different depending on the agave variety, terroir, roasting method, fermentation, and distillation.
* 🐛 The famous “worm” in some mezcal bottles isn’t actually a worm—it’s usually an agave caterpillar larva. And not all mezcal contains one!
* 🍊 Mezcal is often enjoyed neat, sometimes accompanied by orange slices and sal de gusano (worm salt).
“Mezcal isn’t just a drink—it’s agave, fire, earth, time, and Mexican tradition in every sip. 🇲🇽🥃”
