Mezcal

[Wolf14]

Heh, Been drinking the stuff here of late. I likes it. Settles in smoother than tequila and I can stomach it over tequila. I got tequila sick one time and cant stand to smell it without starting to want to retch my guts out.

I had a friend bring me some stuff back from Mexico to try. I finished that bottle off last week, worm and all, and I have to say it was a much nicer experience overall than tequila.

I had a fella try to tell me that Mezcal and Tequila were one and the same.I didn't believe him. I found the taste was to distinct in my opinion to be the same as Tequila. So I did some reading up on it.

Thought I'd share for those that simply just need something to read or want to know. I'm kinda bored at the moment.

History of Tequila:
http://www.loscabosguide.com/tequila/tequila-history.htm


History of Mezcal:
http://www.tequilasource.com/mezcal/index.html


The Worm:
http://www.tequilasource.com/worm.htm

[iWalrus]

I love mezcal. To me, it is like a blend of tequila and scotch. Gives me that same wood-like aftertaste that scotch does.

I also like grossing out the girlfriend by chomping into the grub.

[Reschke]

Drank plenty of that stuff when I was in Mexico City back in February. Had a great time with it and enjoyed it quite a bit.

[Jackal1]

Traditional Mezcal and tequila have two very different flavors, but there is an old saying that if you can tell the difference, you haven`t drank enough of it.

[Leslie]

I remember back in 1980 I tried Mezcal after watching Urban Cowboy.  Kinda was a fad for awhile due to the movie.  Might pick up a small bottle before long and try it again to see if I like it.

The only spirits I've had that I know all I need to know about is Bacardi 151.  That is one thing I will not drink straight from the bottle.  The buzz can't accurately be described as being drunk.  It's not a pleasant drink to be sure.  Not a falling down drunk but more like a serious vision quest.  Not pleasant to drink.  At least for me.


Les

[Charon]

To me, it tastes like diesel smells.

I think I had a bottle in the bar for about 2-3 years once.

Charon

[Nilsen]

Gives me that same wood-like aftertaste..........

I also like grossing out the girlfriend.....

Mhm yeah i bet it does 

[john9001]

don quixote rum, 151. straight up.

fire on the mountain , lighting in the air.

[Leslie]

Mezcal is probably smoother than 151.  But seems I remember it as being kinda a hot drink.  Guess it's an acquired taste.



Les