There are more than 175 species of agave native to Mexico — so why is tequila made from just one? To answer that question, you have to understand centuries of tradition, industrialization, and the forces affecting Mexico's native spirits, and today, Pedro Jiménez, founder of Mezonte, joins me to unravel that history and explore one of the world's most fascinating spirits traditions.
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TOPICS & TIMES:
Pedro Jimenez’s Background (2:01)
Pare de Sufrir (14:24)
Creating Mesonte (15:35)
Mezcal As Culture (15:54)
Mezcal vs. Tequila (22:24)
Commercialization & Standardization (31:34)
Exploring Agave Spirits (56:17)
The Mezcal Production Process (48:26)
Critique of Denomination of Origin (1:01:47)
The Role of Transparency (1:12:27)
Viva Mezcal (1:17:55)
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