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Holy Smoke! It's Mezcal! The Revised 2nd Edition By John P. McEvoy
"Holy Smoke! It's Mezcal!" The Revised 2nd Edition By John P. McEvoy covers an in-depth scope and insight to the Mezcal industry from Agave, production to rules & regulations. The book also dives deeper into Mezcals history and culture and explains the contrasts between various Agave distillates including Tequila, Mezcal, Pulque, Bacanora, Raicilla, Sotol and more
John P. McEvoy is also the author of the blog Mezcal PhD which started back in 2012. John describes this book as "substantially different, wholly entertaining, and uniquely insightful". He depicts his experiences and travels across this 272 page journey through Oaxaca via written, photographic and illustrative content.
I want to bring you with me – to Oaxaca, the palenques, the agave fields. I want to take you inside the minds of the mezcaleros and their nuanced production techniques, and then bring it all back to what’s in your glass. If that’s what you want, then my new book is for you.
- John P. McEvoy
Holy Smoke! It's Mezcal! The Revised 2nd Edition By John P. McEvoy
The Agaveria
Mezcal and Tequila goods and crafts where ethically sourced products.
Agave
Agaveria sources and stocks only the best, independent agave distillates from Mexico.
Mexican spirit
Rare and collectable vintages for any agave enthusiast or cellar.
FAQ
Questions and Answers
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What does Agaveria means?
Agaveria is the place where to buy spirits made from Agave, such as
Tequila, Mezcal, Raicilla, Sotol and many more. It comes from the two
Spanish words Agave and Eria – from the Latin word that means store. -
What is the difference between Tequila, Mezcal, Sotol and Raicilla?
First, those spirits come from Mexico, and all have Appellation of Origin, better known as Denomination of Origin, meaning that nowhere else in the world can make these spirits and call them such.
The main difference between each one is the specie of Agave used (except for Sotol since it’s not made out of an Agave, but from a plant called Dasylirion or better known as Sotol) own plant and is not an agave) and the place/region/state that is made. There are differences in their process, and each spirit has a unique and distinctive
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How do I store my spirit?
We recommend you do two things first, store them in a place away from sunlight and significant temperature changes, and second, seal your bottles with clingwrap or parafilm to preserve the alcohol.
The Agaveria
How we do it
Agaveria sources and stocks only the best, independent agave distillates from Mexico.