Mezcal comes with worms, scorpions, in various flavours, simple aged mezcal is a smooth surprise.

“Para todo mal, mezcal, y para todo bien, también.” (For all ills, mezcal; and when all is well too)

Most countries have their panacea and their toasting beverage. In Scotland, one drinks Scotch. In Cuba, it’s rum. In Mexico, it’s tequila – or is it?

In the Southern state of Oaxaca, it’s mezcal. Continue reading →