MEZCAL VS TEQUILA - What is The Difference Between These Great Spirits?

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Mezcal vs Tequila. What exactly makes these two Incredible Agave Spirits so special and are they the same thing? Both Tequila and Mezcal come from Mexico and while they do come from the same plants, they are quite different both in flavor and the way they are made. In this video, I go over all of the differences between Tequila and Mezcal, what makes Mezcal Tequila similar, as well as how they taste and how Mezcal is made.
Tequila and Mezcal are made very similarly, but there a few key differences which make each spirit very unique and make them stand out from one another. Mezcal Cocktails are some of my absolute favorite cocktails, so I really wanted to make this video examining and sharing with you talking about Mezcal and Tequila.
We cover tequila vs mezcal taste, origin, process, and how they are made, and more. I really tried to give a comprehensive view of what makes these two spirits so special and why so many people love them.
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Chapters
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00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - What is Mezcal?
01:00 - The Legend of Agave Spirits
02:15 - Mezcal (Category) Explanation
03:22 - What makes Mezcal and Tequila Different
08:00 - Tasting Tequila & Mezcal
10:25 - Conclusion
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  • @willjanes2494
    @willjanes24943 жыл бұрын

    I tried a mezcal a few weeks ago at an upscale Taco restaurant and I was completely blown away! I had no idea what it was and it hit me like a brick wall with the Smokey flavor. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend to those who enjoy uniquely flavored spirits!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Absolutely! It's so complex and smoky and can be really well done! Such a fantastic spirit! I'm happy you shared that 😁

  • @jadfaris4119

    @jadfaris4119

    2 жыл бұрын

    I got hip to it in New York city on vacation. I like it.. my lady LOVES it.

  • @markhagopian3257

    @markhagopian3257

    Жыл бұрын

    Tried the Cosamigo mezcal. Totally nasty. Nasty Nasty. Gave it away.

  • @lispendens

    @lispendens

    Жыл бұрын

    Can I go to a mexican restaurant by myself (i’ve no friends) on a weekend evening and not get looks from others that’s the question

  • @kingeleven3820

    @kingeleven3820

    11 ай бұрын

    In a quick answer. MAZCAL IS THE TRUE TEQUILA

  • @moralitomas
    @moralitomas3 жыл бұрын

    Tequila is made mainly in Jalisco, however, there are 4 other states (small municipality) that are allowed to make Tequila Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit and Tamaulipas. All have the Denominación de Origen.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! You are so right and I wish I could redo that part of this video. Thank you for sharing and pointing that out. I never want to mislead or misrepresent anything.

  • @mikeyninety-one6439

    @mikeyninety-one6439

    Жыл бұрын

    My dad’s from Nayarit! I’m gonna have to bring him back a bottle when I visit

  • @TheHomeBartenderwithAnn
    @TheHomeBartenderwithAnn3 жыл бұрын

    I found the actual making of both Mezcal and Tequila content very helpful! Thanks, Great video!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh good!! That makes me happy! 😁 Glad i was able to bring you some value!!!

  • @daveguy5854
    @daveguy58542 жыл бұрын

    What an interesting, knowledgeable lad. Your explanations, descriptions & tasting notes are second to none. Well done mate, utmost respect.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much my friend! I'm happy you think so 😁

  • @lakeabaya
    @lakeabaya3 жыл бұрын

    Mezcal is the best. I brought a bottle from Mexico and still enjoy it on weekends. Can’t wait until I go back.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mezcal really is the best!! Such a great spirit

  • @gabornyers7091
    @gabornyers70912 жыл бұрын

    Great video, easy and simple to understand the differences! Thanks for sharing and keep them coming!!!!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! Happy you enjoyed this one and that it was informational and helpful to you 😁😁🙌

  • @cocoman12
    @cocoman12 Жыл бұрын

    My brother,thank you so much....finally a great resource in your very great video!!! Keep up the great work 👍 👏 💪

  • @superwolfff
    @superwolfff2 жыл бұрын

    loved the video man. super helpful in beginning to understand the difference between the two!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh awesome! That makes me so happy to read. Glad you enjoyed the video 😁 let me know if I can help you with anything else

  • @tacosmademedoit364
    @tacosmademedoit3642 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome video on the differences between the two spirits. This is perfect for the newcomer in Mezcal. Cheers.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😁

  • @jgairguns4332
    @jgairguns43323 жыл бұрын

    A lot of people don’t have a clue sometimes wonder talking about the tequila vs Mezcal but I want to say that you definitely hit the nail on the head it is exactly the perfect way to explain the difference between the two spirits great video and very accurate information I am a lover of both spirits and my family owns a local distillery in Jalisco. That’s nuts sell to the public just for family. I will try to get you a sample your way so you can try it.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend!! I'm happy you think I did a good job explaining! 😁 Especially with your direct ties to the industry. And wow! Thank you so much I would love that haha

  • @joseraulchavez3085
    @joseraulchavez3085 Жыл бұрын

    In Fact, in Mexico we have 6 Denominations of Origin for distillates...., Tequila, Mezcal, Bacanora, Charanda, Sotol and Raicilla .... I would reccomend to try them... But basically... You're right..

  • @MasterYourGlass
    @MasterYourGlass2 жыл бұрын

    Great video and awesome info. Thanks for putting this out

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you friend! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😁😁

  • @ginaliacheva8522
    @ginaliacheva85222 жыл бұрын

    Love the video! Concise and educational.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed this one 😁🙏

  • @michaelparker9154
    @michaelparker91543 жыл бұрын

    Lui, another great vid. Learned a lot and will have to try Mezcal. Keep rockin'.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend! So happy you thought so! I love mezcal and I'm happy i was able to bring you some value! 😁

  • @goody0813
    @goody0813 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, fantastic presentation. Thank you!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy you thought so 😁

  • @billturner4427
    @billturner442710 ай бұрын

    Great explanation. Thank you. I want to try it now.

  • @magos_0083
    @magos_0083 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome content thanks man

  • @marios5667
    @marios56672 жыл бұрын

    Amazing training tool, thank you Lui!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome! I'm happy you think so 😁😁

  • @dirtynate007
    @dirtynate0076 ай бұрын

    Great explanation. Love the video

  • @funspace9844
    @funspace98443 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes please make a video of them seperatly! I think it would be very intriguing and helpful. Also this video was very helpful Thank you😁

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome my friend! I'm glad you enjoyed this video!

  • @Lightc11
    @Lightc112 жыл бұрын

    Loved it!! Yes!! I want more!!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    😁😁🙌 i actually have two videos on my channel up now. One on what is tequila and one on what is mezcal

  • @darrylchewDC
    @darrylchewDC3 жыл бұрын

    Great videos as usual. Good production quality and very informative. Can you do a video describing why you’ve chosen those particular Mezcal’s to display? Can we see a high-end versus lower end, smoky versus smooth, sipping vs. mixer video and describing the differences? There are so many varieties and producers, I’m interested in your assessment.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Só I've actually been contemplating doing a whole video solely on Mezcal! And this gave me some great ideas of topics to cover within that range of topics especially because there is so much to cover! Thank you my friend! I will most certainly work on getting that video done and i appreciate the comments which will help me make it the best video i can 😁😁

  • @Czardina
    @Czardina3 жыл бұрын

    Dude, this was the first video to show up when you search mezcal tequila! Congrats my dude! Awesome video.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Christian! Haha that's so awesome! I'm so happy that that's how you found this video! I didn't realize it was first that's huge! Thank you for letting me know! I also am glad you enjoyed it 😁🙏

  • @bazan0448
    @bazan04482 жыл бұрын

    Tequila took off due to the demand it started having in the USA. Now the USA and Europe noticed they were missing on Mezcal, hence becoming more and more popular each day (plus Oaxaca taking more appreciation in the worldwide perspective). PS The overrated spirit of Tequila can also be made in the states of Guanajuato, Tamaulipas, Michoacán and Nayarit. Not just in Jalisco. Long live Mezcal, the father of tequila!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mezcal is the bomb dot com

  • @jonlouis2582
    @jonlouis2582 Жыл бұрын

    I wish I had found your channel a long time ago. These videos should be required viewing for all liquor store employees.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy You Think so! 😁🙌

  • @thomaswinans7096
    @thomaswinans7096 Жыл бұрын

    Good content. Good analogies. Thanks.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy you enjoyed it! 😁😁🙏

  • @suem.1392
    @suem.13922 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this informative content! I remember your Bolivian Singani video. I am going to a Mexcal event soon and wanted to learn more. I'll watch the Mezcal video as well :)

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh awesome!! Thank you for watching and enjoying my videos! 😁 I'm happy i was able to help you with a few things!

  • @mezcaltalk4354
    @mezcaltalk43543 жыл бұрын

    Great episode and Los Vecinos del Campo is one of my favorite mezcals for cocktails!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend!!! Such a fantastic mezcal for cocktails. Really enjoy it and it's not overly expensive either!

  • @erickhines4121
    @erickhines412111 ай бұрын

    Uncertified Agave spirits are what I seek the most.

  • @MrOhmygoditsben

    @MrOhmygoditsben

    3 ай бұрын

    Any brands to look out for?

  • @abigailj942
    @abigailj9422 жыл бұрын

    Very informative thank you

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh you are so welcome!! Im glad you enjoyed it and I'm glad you got something out of this video!

  • @alia7368
    @alia7368 Жыл бұрын

    Finally watched this after witnessing your IG for so long...and my brain soared back to my Monte Alban days 20 years ago.

  • @patrickobrien7178
    @patrickobrien71782 жыл бұрын

    thanks, I learned a ton!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh good! That makes me happy to hear! Happy you enjoyed it 😁🙌

  • @atrain84
    @atrain843 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you friend! Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

  • @gregrichey840
    @gregrichey840 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Your teaching me the answers to why I like Mezcal over tequila. I really never knew the reason.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to help friend 😁😁🙏 happy you enjoyed this video

  • @eliseolopez1630
    @eliseolopez16303 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for talking about mezcal. I’m from Oaxaca la capital del mezcal I’m from San Juan del Río Oaxaca maybe you can visit one day to try the best mezcal that is made there 👍🏼

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would love to visit! I need to go to Oaxaca and try some truly great Mezcals! 😁

  • @primussuffren5452
    @primussuffren54522 жыл бұрын

    Great job!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you friend!! 😁😁

  • @Mosin-lf7wl
    @Mosin-lf7wl2 жыл бұрын

    Good info, thanks! I've been drinking mezcal for years ever since my first bottle of cusan de rojo many years ago. Never did any official research other than "field work"!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh awesome! Glad I could help!

  • @cucarachaandre5171
    @cucarachaandre51712 жыл бұрын

    Interesting content…thanks 😎

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy you enjoyed it friend! 😁😁

  • @wking8
    @wking83 жыл бұрын

    I bought a bottle of El Famoso mezcal in Mexico last year and it is amazing. Just bought a bottle of Bozal. Also loving it.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Never heard of El Famoso but I've heard some incredible things about Bozal but haven't quite tried it yet. It's gotten some very glowing reviews from the people I've spoken to. And will definitely have to give it a shot soon

  • @jgakpp
    @jgakpp2 жыл бұрын

    Great video man! :)

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend! I'm so glad you enjoyed this one

  • @jgakpp

    @jgakpp

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Lui_Fern For sure, very informative and interesting :) Gave you a sub! My journey kinda started with the usual sierra tequila silver shot with salt and lemon at parties but I was kinda confused with all that because I didn't dislike the taste in the first place. Bought a Peloton de la Muerte Mezcal and drank it neat and just loved it. Looking forward to tasting other brands :D Cheers and happy new year!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jgakpp happy New Year friend! Loved reading how you started your journey and happy to be able to help in any way I can. I have a lot of videos on mezcal cocktails and some tequila cocktails as well! 😁🙏

  • @jayberreviews7138
    @jayberreviews7138 Жыл бұрын

    Just getting into mezcal, usually a whiskey (bourbon) drinker, and this gave me all the info I wanted thank you!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome! Happy you enjoyed it!

  • @TheAcrenshaw
    @TheAcrenshaw2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, please do a separate video for the two.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    I actually already have! I made them shortly after posting this one! They're on my channel

  • @nahuelbarreda2780
    @nahuelbarreda27803 жыл бұрын

    would love some Tequila and mezcal videos whit deepers knowledge! Saludos from Europe!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey there! Thank you so much for letting me know! I will definitely make a few videos going a bit deeper into both Tequila and Mezcal. Thank you for the suggestion! Cheers 😁🍻

  • @marcoantoniojuarezzepeda5516
    @marcoantoniojuarezzepeda55163 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation, congratulations on the education of spirits. I would like to share my knowledge with you.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you friend! I'm glad you enjoyed it. And I'd love to chat about spirits with you!

  • @marcoantoniojuarezzepeda5516

    @marcoantoniojuarezzepeda5516

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Lui_Fern nice! how can i chat with you to introduce my self ? its an honor talk about spirits.

  • @Polkabul
    @Polkabul2 жыл бұрын

    Finally I found a man can explain what is mezcal!! Nice explanation dude!! By the way there are around of 270 different agaves on Mexico!!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and that's crazy! That's so many varieties! Can all of them be used to make mezcal?

  • @Polkabul

    @Polkabul

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Lui_Fern As far as I know only about 40 species of agaves could be mezcal but I think we could experiment with the rest of them

  • @ethereal-11.11
    @ethereal-11.114 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this amazingly informative video! I have gone from drinking Casamigo's Tequila to instead, drinking some of the Tequila's and now Mezcals which you have reviewed and I am far better off for it, both in the tastings but also in the wallet!!! Peace and namaste.

  • @rafaelcortes6090
    @rafaelcortes60902 жыл бұрын

    Good video !

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you my friend!! 😁😁 So happy you enjoyed this one. I'm really proud of it

  • @lipe26714
    @lipe2671427 күн бұрын

    Fun fact, an agave farmer taught me they refer to the plant itself as mezcal. I looked it up and seems the term comes from nahuatl and means cooked agave, and is also the common name of some species of agave.

  • @19RichieJCook
    @19RichieJCook3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Richie! I appreciate that 😁

  • @jameslopez958
    @jameslopez9583 ай бұрын

    I drank Mezcal 30yrs ago in Nogales Sonora and we sipped it with dinner 🍽️! Delicious 😋🤤❤️

  • @markskip6348
    @markskip63482 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lui! Great job! I much prefer Mezcal to Tequila, in fact i like Mexcals that have goofy cartoon labels such as Dos Gusanos or Gusano Rojo! They're great and inexpensive! I'm sharing this video with my less-informed friends, and I just subscribed, Yes, a video focusing on certain Mezcals would be great!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much my friend! So happy you enjoyed this video. I have made a few videos on Mezcal and Mezcal cocktails since this one published. And thank you so much for sharing!!

  • @mrfinesse

    @mrfinesse

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Lui_Fern Excellent presentation. I discovered Mezcal a year ago, and my search for next best Mezcal led me to Sotol - Made from a cousin of Agave plant in the Texas Dessert. Try it (Especially the aged Sotol), and prepare to be blown away.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mrfinesse thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Sotol is also a favorite of mine! Such a great spirit as well! 😁

  • @rubensstudio5662
    @rubensstudio56623 жыл бұрын

    Good Video :)

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you friend!

  • @pross6525
    @pross65258 ай бұрын

    I enjoy both Tequila and Mezcal. What I really enjoy about mezcal is the smooth smokiness always pairs with a fine cigar.

  • @exohumer3486
    @exohumer3486 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for the info. I am still missing a Meszcal in my Homebar, since in Europe that is so expensive, and I was thinking it is about the same as a Tequila, which in turn I used in the cocktails when in fact I should have used an Meszcal. I will get a bottle now.

  • @lucymier9968
    @lucymier99683 жыл бұрын

    Would love to learn more about the aging processes of tequila :)

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the suggestion!! I had planned on doing a deep dive into Tequila as well so I will definitely include that 😁

  • @jadfaris4119
    @jadfaris41192 жыл бұрын

    I have tried over 100 tequila brands this past couple of years, and 10 or so mezcals. I'm new to mezcals, and still looking for that best brand. I like Don julio extra anejo and LOVE dynastia real

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    My favorite brand of Mezcal right now is Los Vecinos del Campo. Their espadín is what I use for almost all of my mezcal cocktails at my bar. Del Maguey is probably the most famous here in the U.S. I also really enjoy Wahaka Mezcal

  • @jadfaris4119

    @jadfaris4119

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Lui_Fern thanks for the info! I reluctantly bought a bottle of reserva de la Familia yesterday.. it was a good choice.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jadfaris4119 oh interesting! I've never heard of that one before. I hope you enjoy it!

  • @butcherlaw6539
    @butcherlaw65392 жыл бұрын

    Mezcal is "my drink." It is actually hard to find. I always get a funny look when I ask for it. At home I drink Lajuita, which is the best I can find at a somewhat reasonable price. I wish it was a bit more smoky.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mezcal is my favorite spirit to drink too! So delicious and i love the smokiness

  • @daniellac.7588
    @daniellac.75882 жыл бұрын

    The siete mysterios mezcal is the best thing I've ever tasted. After drinking that, I don't think I could ever go back to anything else.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've never had that one. I'll have to keep an eye out for it!

  • @karymillet8884
    @karymillet88843 күн бұрын

    For a great blend of the two, arte nom 1123 is a Cascahuin blanco aged for 20ish days in wet mezcal reposado barrels. You get some smoke but not in the rubbery way inherent in some mezcals. Cheers!

  • @jamesddarby84
    @jamesddarby843 жыл бұрын

    After having mezcal i prefer it over tequila and i still love tequila.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! You're a smart man! I totally agree with you. Mezcal is my favorite

  • @GereDJ2
    @GereDJ22 жыл бұрын

    At last count there were over 240 species, varieties of Agave and counting. I think everyone should give Mezcal a try before they croak, as it is such a departure from Tequila. Did you know that the most popular spirit drink in Mexico is not Tequila or Mezcal, but Rum, usually homemade Rum.

  • @evilphantom457
    @evilphantom457 Жыл бұрын

    I'm drinking the casamigos mezcal in the grey bottle, my first thoughts were it reminds me strongly of a very peaty scotch like a Laphroaig quarter cask. Must say it's damn good stuff

  • @eliseodelangellucas9424
    @eliseodelangellucas94242 жыл бұрын

    Ambos son la mera Riata, de México para el mundo.

  • @Cucurigu813
    @Cucurigu8132 жыл бұрын

    TY

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome!n

  • @SensitiveBoysDads
    @SensitiveBoysDads6 ай бұрын

    Pulque dates back to the Olmecs. Spanish might have introduced distillation to that region, however, the fermentation of agave was happening there long before the Spanish.

  • @cancionesparadedicar1582
    @cancionesparadedicar15823 жыл бұрын

    Mezcal is amazing!!!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    The best!!

  • @TheMeatDon
    @TheMeatDon3 ай бұрын

    Who’s here in 2024 and snickering at lunazul and el jimador 😆 Lou has come a long way. Would hate to see what tequilas I was drinking 3-4 years ago 😳😳

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 ай бұрын

    It's incredible how much you can learn in just a few short years 😁

  • @ricardogodinez467
    @ricardogodinez4675 ай бұрын

    Tequila is a type of mezcal, the difference is that tequila has to be made with blue weber agave. Also tequila at the start was considered as a drink for the poor, when tequila had (and still has) a lot of popularity, mezcal was then considered the cheaper option, until recently when it begun to have a lot more popularity.

  • @johnnysouza8925
    @johnnysouza89252 жыл бұрын

    Wow first time on your channel and wow very good info and I’m a scotch/whiskey person but I have been trying a lot of different tequila. What do you think about Mandala tequila have you tried it?

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi there Johnny! Happy to see you here on my channel! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I unfortunately haven't tried Mandala tequila myself! I've never heard of it. Did you like it?

  • @johnnysouza8925

    @johnnysouza8925

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Lui_Fern wow thanx for the response I just subscribe to your channel and now I haven’t try it yet it’s a bit hard to get here in CT

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johnnysouza8925 ahhh I see. That's great! Thank you so much. And CT, nice! Not too far from where I'm at. I do have a few recommendations for tequila if you'd like, Olmeca Altos is a decent Blanco tequila. At my bar we started using Tromba as well actually and both of those are pretty good! One of my personal favorites is Partida, and who could forget Fortaleza. Fortaleza is widely regarded as one of the best tequilas on the market. A little pricier but well worth it!

  • @johnnysouza8925

    @johnnysouza8925

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Lui_Fern thank you for the recommendations I see if I find them here

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johnnysouza8925 you're very welcome!!

  • @mjz16
    @mjz168 ай бұрын

    When I was a kid, there was a mezcal seller who came around from house to house with a big container of mezcal strapped to a donkey. You’d go out there with your own cup and buy some. The milk man sold milk the same way. Tried the mezcal once and hated it. Love tequila though. Also, back then the mezcal was not clear, it was kinda cloudy, or milky, if you will.

  • @robolover2003
    @robolover20033 жыл бұрын

    Dear Lui, since I'm producing homemade raisin spirit for self consume and to sell as well, I'm very interested to produce mezcal and more, growing my own agave in field and producing mezcal. I'm from Iran in middle east, where the whether is likely Mexico. I want to know is it possible to make native Mexican Agave for Iran?

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi there My friend! I really appreciate you reaching out and sharing this! unfortunately i really dont think im the right person to be answering this. I love drinking tequila and mezcal but i have very little knowledge on actually growing agave and distilling it. I do apologize as i wish i could be of more help but unfortunately I cant really say! I wish you luck and hope you find the answer you are looking for.

  • @Hikingalliance
    @Hikingalliance3 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried Sotol, that’s great stuff too. Also Durango has some good mezcal with a scorpion 🦂 in it.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! I love sotol! I've actually made a whole video on it a few months back!

  • @Hikingalliance

    @Hikingalliance

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Lui_Fern awesome I’ll have to check it out, happy drinking my friend 🤘🏼

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Hikingalliance please do! 😁😁 Happy drinking!

  • @hank1642

    @hank1642

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nitromethane.

  • @Fortyozkilluh
    @Fortyozkilluh3 жыл бұрын

    jose cuervo is basically mezcal, so most americans havent had real tequila thats why it gets such a bad rep. mezcal was mixed into tequila to make it cheap because its seen as a trash drink. kinda crazy how now that its becoming trendy the prices are shooting up.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    The prices are shooting up for a ton of reasons. One being the price of agave has shot up dramatically because of all of the celebrity owned brands and mass production of tequila in general

  • @rajuncajun2818
    @rajuncajun2818 Жыл бұрын

    1.5oz tequila, .5 oz mezcal .25 oz agave syrup few dashes of choclate bitters, few dashes of aromatic bitters. HELL of a drink

  • @moomoopuppy508
    @moomoopuppy5082 жыл бұрын

    How many agave plants/pinas does it take to make one bottle of mezcal/tequila?

  • @Ahurtado30
    @Ahurtado3010 ай бұрын

    I learned in Mexico City how to actually drink Mezcal.. you sip on it, you dont drink it like a shot.

  • @28ebdh3udnav
    @28ebdh3udnav4 ай бұрын

    In my opinion, mezcal is better to drink when you mix it with a Soda while making carne asada while tequila can be both mixed or drank straight

  • @patrickmullane30
    @patrickmullane3011 ай бұрын

    What do you think about wahaca brand mescal?

  • @namelesswreck6383
    @namelesswreck63832 жыл бұрын

    400 conejos, Aleron, ojo de tigre, These are some of the best mezcal for beginners. The best mezcal of 2020 carreño ensable 7

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the recommendations! Those are good shouts

  • @gabrielbarcelo5233
    @gabrielbarcelo52332 жыл бұрын

    Can we make a tequila like without agave plant?

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't believe so. I think by law it needs to be made with agave

  • @politerudeboi6898
    @politerudeboi6898 Жыл бұрын

    love tequila made me a super alcoholic! oh btw in hawaii that cooking hole is called an imu everyone should try it makes so much good food we made turkey in one for thanksgiving its awesome

  • @MrMcGillicuddy
    @MrMcGillicuddy Жыл бұрын

    I'm wondering if I'm making a mistake but I thought there were over 250 varieties of agave but not sure if they are variations of the 30 varieties? Good description just wanted to clarify that because I swear I read that somewhere. I was trying to find some agave varieties that grow in my climate. I'd have to make mezcal in my climate because blue weber doesn't grow here. I found a 7 year maturing variety that grows here so that's kinda cool. So once I am more established and build a new house by that time I'll have some agave to pit roast in the ground. Thinking maybe plant enough plants for 5 or 10 gallon batch and then just make it tradition to plant the same amount of plants each year so I always have a mature row of agave. oh yeah I"m a DIY MANIAC Lui! lol

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    There are over 200 kinds but from all the research I've done there are 30 varieties used for making mezcal. But yeah! Definitely look and see what you can find!

  • @GcTheHardstyler
    @GcTheHardstyler2 жыл бұрын

    I knew about the geographical difference (Jalisco) but I was always under the impression that Mezcal was like a bootleg Tequila. Until this video. I've had mezcals before but I think I want to re try with this knowledge.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh good! I'm so happy to hear that you were able to take some good knowledge from this video! 😁🙏

  • @discover2206

    @discover2206

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mezcal is way better than tequila. Tequila is just a marketing term big corporations use.

  • @sorrenblitz805

    @sorrenblitz805

    Жыл бұрын

    I always viewed it like Sparkling Wine or Champagne. Tequila is basically the champagne version and mezcal is everything else that's basically the same thing but not from that specific named thing.

  • @charminbaer2323

    @charminbaer2323

    8 ай бұрын

    Mezcal actually predates Tequila, and tastes better IMO. If you really want to try another even older drink made from agave, try Pulque. Pulque was being made and consumed WAY before the Spanish came to what is now Mexico.

  • @glebkorniyenko1084
    @glebkorniyenko1084 Жыл бұрын

    I got a bottle on a whim, was not prepared for how smokey it is, compared to tequila almost tastes like barbecue sauce.

  • @ekimBUTTbackwards
    @ekimBUTTbackwards Жыл бұрын

    Trend. This too shall pass

  • @salvadorluna9794
    @salvadorluna9794 Жыл бұрын

    Mescal is better than tequila anytime because the original tequila was made many years ago but it came the industrialization and tequila stepped up the to it as well and is prosed different than mescal the streaming part primarily and is water down as well lol. Good video.

  • @carloscardona3924
    @carloscardona39246 ай бұрын

    Mezcal and Tequila used to be the bottom of the Barrel spirit. I remember 5 $ bottles.

  • @josephdearmas1948
    @josephdearmas1948 Жыл бұрын

    Can you review if you haven't already the Venezuelan version of tequila called Cocuy very similar plant and it's similarly distilled. Thanks

  • @BEAVERDIY
    @BEAVERDIY3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Brother cool channel, what do you call distilled pulque

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks my friend, glad you think so! so I feel like this is a trick question but I'd call it Mezcal.

  • @BEAVERDIY

    @BEAVERDIY

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Lui_Fern no not a trick question, reason for asking is, I have a few Agave Amercana plants growing near my house, and the methode I saw of them harvesting the juice from the plant instead of chopping down and only using the Pina, made me think it is something different, cant find a clear answer on line tons of mixed info, then came across your channel and found your info very interesting. So to get the the point, I will like to only harvest the juice ferment it and then distill it so dont want to call it something it is not. PS, I have subed awesome channel 😎

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha ahhhhh I see!! Sorry for being skeptical! I appreciate you taking the time and asking haha and thank you subbing and enjoying the channel! That makes me so happy 😁 You know that's a fascinating idea and one I have never heard of. My gut reaction would be that I guess it wouldn't be a mezcal because it doesn't fit the criteria. But then again what else would you call it? I wonder if anyone else out there has thought or tried to do the same as you. I'd be super interested because that could open up a whole world of possibilities. You havent been able to find anything out there? I'll take a look as well and if I find something I'll let you know!

  • @BEAVERDIY

    @BEAVERDIY

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Lui_Fern Thanks you for the reply. Brother it is crazy to find info, not easy especially not being able to understand the language. If you can get some more info please do. My mail is bleykauf@gmail.com Thank you once again.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    You got it! I'll definitely keep an eye out and let you know!! 😁

  • @ajm469
    @ajm4692 жыл бұрын

    that sacred liquid is still drank to this day. people call it “pulque”.

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love the tradition behind it all and the culture! I'd love to try some pulque some time

  • @johnhosler9417

    @johnhosler9417

    2 жыл бұрын

    There's is a ritual for drinking monte , and a part of that is to preach that pamphlet to everyone who hasn't heard it's gospel, the second part is getting the newb To drink the worm of call them out and do it yourself and third mezcal trashed group photo printed and stuck in that bottle peal the front label off a 5x7 fits in there ...

  • @ICYMIKE
    @ICYMIKE8 ай бұрын

    Love Del Maguey Mezcal Chichicapa Espadin.

  • @rlopez8935
    @rlopez89353 жыл бұрын

    What do you know about Bacanora. I hear it’s good stuff

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    3 жыл бұрын

    I like it quite a lot and am working on a video on it actually haha. It's very different from other agave spirits but quite tasty. I only have one bottle now but am hoping to get a 2nd one to compare

  • @lawrencespies8674
    @lawrencespies8674 Жыл бұрын

    Can you please do a video on Sotol?

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    I have done one! It was quite a while ago but i have done one! kzread.info/dash/bejne/ondhp7ScaKfOqcY.html

  • @lawrencespies8674

    @lawrencespies8674

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Lui_Fern Sweet! I will check it out! thanks!

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lawrencespies8674 nah thank you! Happy you're enjoying the videos 😁

  • @EastLA-kv2ee
    @EastLA-kv2ee Жыл бұрын

    You wear the coolest bartending aprons 🤟🏼

  • @chokariz
    @chokariz Жыл бұрын

    Love mezcal

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too! It's the spirit i drink the most of and the one I enjoy the most. Most nights after closing I'll sip mezcal

  • @chokariz

    @chokariz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Lui_Fern my gf had nightmares about tequila because college. I introduced her to mezcal and now she loves it.

  • @Surfratglass
    @Surfratglass2 ай бұрын

    Look in to pulque the ancient fermented agave beverage

  • @ItsMikeArre
    @ItsMikeArre Жыл бұрын

    I just tried agave wine and it’s the other other spirits lol great for margaritas

  • @sergrmrz
    @sergrmrz2 жыл бұрын

    Where can I get that apron?

  • @Lui_Fern

    @Lui_Fern

    2 жыл бұрын

    I got it on Amazon! amzn.to/3BlLqJS

  • @yankchef4067
    @yankchef4067 Жыл бұрын

    Bourbon never had to be made only in Bourbon county. It has been able to be made anywhere in the United States and it's territories since 1964

  • @mjz16
    @mjz168 ай бұрын

    Legend is sorry as far as legends go.

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