Tourists enjoying Mezcal tasting at 'El Rey de Matatlán' distillery and shop. Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca State, Mexico. Apr 2019

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Mezcal (or mescal) is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from any type of agave. Today, mezcal is still made from the heart of the agave plant, called the piña, in much the same way as it was 200 years ago. In Mexico, mezcal is generally consumed straight and has a strong smoky flavour. Though other types of mezcal are not as popular as tequila (made specifically from the blue agave in select regions of the country), Mexico does export the product, mostly to Japan and the United States, and exports are growing. Source:

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Location: El Rey de Matatlán Mezcal distillery and shop, Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca State, Mexico
Photo credit: © Ida Pap / Alamy / Afripics
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