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mescal 1. a spineless globe-shaped cactus, Lophophora williamsii, of Mexico and the southwestern US Its button-like tubercles (mescal buttons) contain mescaline and are chewed by certain Indian tribes for their hallucinogenic effects 2. a colourless alcoholic spirit distilled from the fermented juice of certain agave plants |
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More than 700 brands of mezcal are available in Mexico, but they reside at one end of the spectrum or the other, between fearsome, tear-inducing home-brews and eye-opening artisan triumphs. Though tequila and mezcal are both distilled twice, mezcal is fermented underground where it takes on a smoky quality; tequila is fermented in vats above ground and maintains its crisp agave flavor. Worm: Traditionally, worms are included in mezcal, an unregulated alcoholic beverage also distilled from the agave, as a marketing gimmick. |
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