A sibling of tequila, mezcal is spirit made of agave, indigenous to Mexico and dating back to the 16th Century. Made from the heart of any number of agave plant ... from green and grassy notes ...

Raicilla (pronounced rye-see-ya) is a Mexican spirit made from the agave plant, much like tequila and mezcal. However, it has its own distinct production process and flavor. Raicilla is primarily ...

The plant is native to Mexico and northeastern South America, generally in hot and dry climates. Agave is also used in clothing and tequila; also, bats, bees and hummingbirds drink its nectar. Before ...