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Who Put the "Vino" in the "Vino de Mezcal"?

Who Put the "Vino" in the "Vino de Mezcal"?

FromAgave Road Trip


Who Put the "Vino" in the "Vino de Mezcal"?

FromAgave Road Trip

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Jun 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

All over Mexico, there are communities where they distill spirits from fermented agave. And in a lot of these communities, they call that spirit "vino de mezcal." But "vino" means "wine," and wine, when it's distilled, is called brandy -- has been for the Spanish since before they ever came calling. So ... why do they use the word "vino"? Chava's mind is blown in this speculative episode of Agave Road Trip!Find extra photos and related links at agaveroadtrip.comAgave Road Trip is Powered by Simplecast.
Released:
Jun 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Agave Road Trip provides gringo bartenders with firsthand knowledge about heritage agave spirits from Mexico, including mezcal, raicilla, bacanora, and destilado de agave.