Themed journey · 8 chapters
Myths & Misconceptions
Worm, hangover, gold tequila, mescaline: these misconceptions about tequila, mezcal and agave persist stubbornly. Eight stops set the record straight.
Chapter 1The worm in the bottleMezcal only
Chapter 2"Mezcal gets you high"Name only
Chapter 3"Tequila gives you a worse hangover"Quantity matters more
Chapter 4"Gold is better and older"Color instead of age
Chapter 5"Tequila is made from cactus"Agave, not cactus
Chapter 6"Mezcal is just smokier tequila"Related, not identical
Chapter 7"Good tequila has to be expensive"Price reveals little
Chapter 8"Agave syrup is healthy, and there's plenty of agave to go around"Two misconceptions at once