Yes, there can be additives in Mezcal
In the past several weeks, I have seen in numerous online forums the misstatement that Mezcal can’t have additives. And the misstatement that those additives can only be fresh fruits and raw turkey. So this episode is 100% just so I can post a simple link the next time I see that error pop up again. And it’s an opportunity to clarify the allowance of additives in all Mexican spirits. And it’s an opportunity to speak again with Alberto Esteban Marina, who was the Director General for all Normas in Mexico from 2013 to 2019, during which time he literally wrote some of those regulations. It’s a from-the-horse’s-mouth episode of Agave Road Trip!
Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto
Episode Notes
If you ever wonder what the regulations are that define different spirits in Mexico, check this spreadsheet.
From the Norma defining Mezcal
From the Norma defining Tequila
From the Norma defining Bacanora
From the Norma defining Raicilla
From the Norma defining Bacanora
From the Norma defining Comiteco