A Mezcal tour in Puerto Escondido is a great way to enjoy the famous Mexican beverage that is made from the agave plant.
What is Mezcal
Mezcal is a traditional Mexican beverage that is made by distilling the heart of the agave plant (also known as the maguey plant).
The drink has a long history reaching back to pre-Columbian times when historically it was used in religious ceremonies for medicine.
In recent times it is sort after for its smoky flavor which is very unique to any other drink around the world.
There are nine states around Mexico where Mezcal is produced and when it comes to Oaxaca it is renowned for being one of the most popular drinks.
There are many different flavors and variations of the drink and it all comes down to the type of agave that was used as there are at least 30 different species of the plant.
Mezcal differs from tequila as it is only made from a single type of agave and is mass-produced as opposed to mezcal which is made by hand.
When it comes to the production of mezcal they still use traditional production methods which involve roasting the plant underground in pits before then crushing the cooked agave.
Mezcal Tour In Puerto Escondido
On a Puerto Escondido Mezcal tour guests will enjoy a 2-hour tour that will educate them on the history and variations of mezcal while allowing them to visit a traditional distillery.
At the distillery, guests get to enjoy tasting mezcal while having the chance to ask any questions about the process.
Mezcal, a traditional Mexican drink made from the distillation of the heart of the maguey plant, is produced in nine states across the country.
