Mezcal…from the nahuatl word “mexcalli” meaning cooked maguey from metl’ (maguey) and ixcalli (cooked) has been elaborated in Mexico for more than 400 years. Often called “the elixir of gods” because it is rumored that a lightning bolt hit an agave plant, cooking the heart (pina) and releasing the sacred liquid. It’s origins date back to ancient times in Mesoamerica, where agave spirits were already being produced, Pre-Columbian era.
An example of Clash of Cultures is evident from the use of alembic stills of Arabic origin in the production that expanded and improved manufacturing. This technique is still in use today.
It’s no secret that Mexico’s best-kept secret is mezcal. Mezcal is more than a spirit, like Mexican people, it has a proud history linked to resistance and mysticism and has quickly gained popularity in the US and around the world. Mezcal is a purely artisanal and indigenous product, associated with festivals, rituals, and the cures of the land that can be enjoyed either “kissed” or in cocktails.“