Mezcal Guide
What is mezcal? Discover agave varieties, distillation methods, ancestral techniques, and official mezcal categories.
From copper stills to clay pot distillation, explore how mezcal is crafted and what makes each expression distinct.
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¿Sabías que el mezcal se puede elaborar con más de 30 tipos de agave?
Discover how different agave species influence aroma, texture, and regional expression in mezcal.
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CATEGORÍAS DE LANZAMIENTO ANCESTRAL Y MEZCAL
Understand the official mezcal classifications and what differentiates artesanal and ancestral production.
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Destilación en olla de barro
Explore how clay pot distillation adds texture, minerality, and depth to ancestral mezcal.
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TIPOS DE MEZCAL
A clear guide to mezcal categories and what distinguishes joven, reposado, and ancestral styles.
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COOPER TODAVÍA
Understand how copper stills refine aroma and texture during distillation.
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¿MITRE TRIPLE DE AGAVE O MITRE ANCESTRAL?
Compare modern triple agave blends with ancestral clay pot mezcal to find your ideal expression.
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¿EL AGAVE ESTÁ COCIDO?
Explore how underground ovens caramelize agave sugars and create mezcal’s smoky character.
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¿AGAVE O MAGUEY?
Clarify the difference between agave and maguey and why the terms are often used interchangeably in mezcal.
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¿QUÉ ES LA DENOMINACIÓN DE ORIGEN?
Understand what Mezcal’s Denomination of Origin protects and how it preserves authenticity and regional identity.
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La historia del mezcal: orígenes e importancia cultural en México
Explore the cultural roots of mezcal, from indigenous traditions to modern craftsmanship in Oaxaca.
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¿CÓMO FUNCIONA UNA TAHONA?
Understand how the tahona stone crushes cooked agave and why this ancestral method influences texture and flavor in mezcal.
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FERMENTACIÓN
Discover how natural and controlled fermentation transform agave sugars into alcohol and create mezcal’s complex aroma profile.
Continue Exploring the World of Mezcal
From education to craftsmanship and curated pairings — discover what makes Mitre Mexico’s most gifted mezcal.
Continue Exploring the World of Mezcal
From education to craftsmanship and curated pairings — discover what makes Mitre Mexico’s most gifted mezcal.