Mezcal is a Mexican beverage that has gained great popularity in the last decade. Its history dates back to pre-Hispanic times when cultures consumed various drinks derived from the agave plant in different ways. During the pre-Columbian period, this plant was used for various purposes, ranging from food to the production of fibers and medicines. However, within the different processes, they discovered that they could ferment and distill the juice of the agave to obtain an alcoholic beverage, which they called "pulque".
With the arrival of the Spanish and the colonization of Mexico in the 16th century, the European distillation process was introduced, and the production of distilled spirits began. The Spanish brought copper stills and new techniques that allowed for the refinement and improvement of the quality of the distillate. The state of Oaxaca has become the epicenter of mezcal, recognized for the quality and diversity of its spirits.
