(thing) by tres equis Sat Nov 13 1999 at 14:19:18
In fact, although production methods are similar, tequila can be made only from one species of maguey, Agave Tequilana Weber whereas mezcal can be made from several species.

Traditionally, it is mezcal that contains the famous gusano or worm, not tequila.

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(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:10:15

Mez*cal" (?), n.

Same as Mescal.

 

© Webster 1913.

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