Tequila vs mezcal: what's the difference?

Discover the deliciousness 🍸 The delicious difference between Tequila and mezcal ​Dear {NAME},​  As part of [Mexican Week]( we take a look at the main differences – and similarities – between Tequila and mezcal. Yes, they're both distilled from agave, but the production processes and agave varieties can vary a lot between the two spirits.  Mezcal is generally more smoky and rich while Tequila is brighter and slightly zestier, though of course within that you have all sorts of variation between blanco, reposado, and añejo bottlings. But it's no use just talking about it – we're here all week celebrating the diversity of the categories with some delicious drinks and cocktail recipes!         Dos Hombres Mezcal Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston swapped test tubes for agave and created Dos Hombres, with this smoky, fruity, and woody joven edition. £64.74         Rooster Rojo Reposado Tequila A prime introduction to reposados, this subtly sweet aged Tequila is made with a special yeast and water filtered through Mexican silver. £23.99       Del Maguey Mezcal Vida Mezcal from a single village? Now that's we call a sense of place! Distilled from the popular espadin agave, this is bright, spicy, and smoky. £44.45         El Mayor Blanco Tequila El Mayor has four generations of expertise behind it, and this crisp, versatile blanco is made with agave from the Mexican highlands. £37.99 £47.99       Don Ramón Reposado Punta Diamante Not just an eye-catching bottle, this reposado Tequila is rested for a short time in white oak, imparting notes of silky caramel and spice. £40.95         Tres Tribus Ensamble Mezcal Made from a combination of agave types (not just one), with plenty of complex minerality and smoke this is fab paired with fresh, zingy food. £60.95       VIVIR Tequila Reposado This stylish bottle houses VIVIR Reposado. Rested for at least six months in bourbon casks, it makes a great twist on an Old Fashioned! £43.50   Tequila cask Scotch whisky, anyone? Perhaps you're thinking all this agave action sounds great, but we're Master of Malt, so where's the whisky at? It's right here!  The Highlands of Scotland and Jalisco collide in the limited-edition [Deanston 15 Year Old Tequila Cask Finish]( which is an unusual to say the least, but that doesn't mean it isn't delicious. Matured for 15 years, this whisky was treated to an experimental finish in a Tequila cask, so expect oaky vanilla and sweet agave making an appearance alongside fruity, nutty Deanston malt at its core. This is the crossover you didn't know you needed! £94.99   The news in brief   New Arrival of the Week: Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky What do you get when Annandale distillery and legendary Scottish actor James Cosmo meet? Storyman Blended Scotch Whisky, and it’s a Master of Malt exclusive. Here’s the full story.   Six drinks to celebrate the coronation There’s a big event coming up on Saturday 6 May – big at least in Britain – with the coronation of King Charles III. And we’ve got the perfect six drinks to celebrate the coronation.   Stay tuned with our social channels! Contact Us UK: 01892 888 376 Int. : +44 (0)1892 888376 hello@masterofmalt.com You’ve got this email because you subscribed to receive updates from Master of Malt or another Atom Group website. We use trusted external providers worldwide to help us process your personal data, by clicking through to our site from any link in this email, you confirm that you agree to our [Privacy Policy]( and [Cookie Policy](. If you no longer want to receive updates from Master of Malt, [you can click here to unsubscribe instantly](. Atom Supplies Limited | Registered in England & Wales No.: 03193057 | [Terms of Business]( Unit 1, Ton Business Park, 2-8 Morley Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RA © 2023 Master of Malt. All rights reserved.