The Cult of Mezcal w/ Pedro Jimenez
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Pedro Jimenez joins to discuss the history and cultural significance of mezcal compared to tequila.
There are more than 175 species of agave native to Mexico — so why is tequila made from just one? To answer that question, you have to understand centuries of tradition, industrialization, and the forces affecting Mexico's native spirits, and today, Pedro Jiménez, founder of Mezonte, joins me to unravel that history and explore one of the world's most fascinating spirits traditions. We Want to Hear from You! Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us at: info@blisterreview.com to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED. EPISODE SPONSORS: Momentous: livemomentous.com code: Blister RELATED LINKS: Mezonte Viva Mezcal! Pare de Sufrir RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: Pedro Jimenez’s Background (2:01) Pare de Sufrir (14:24) Creating Mesonte (15:35) Mezcal As Culture (15:54) Mezcal vs. Tequila (22:24) Commercialization & Standardization (31:34) Exploring Agave Spirits (56:17) The Mezcal Production Process (48:26) Critique of Denomination of Origin (1:01:47) The Role of Transparency (1:12:27) Viva Mezcal (1:17:55) SEE…
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