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First off, all Tequilas are Mezcals, but not all Mezcals are Tequilas.

Tequila must be made from at least 51% Blue Agave and must be made in the tequila region of Mexico. Anything less, or outside of the Tequila region is known as a Mezcal.

Mezcals can be made anywhere in the world, and be made from either green or blue agave.

The famous gusano worm is only found in some Mezcals - never tequila. The gusano worm does not eat the blue agave. They only eat green agaves.

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rum is made from molasses, tequila is made from blue agave.

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Tequila is a particular type of mezcal, made from the blue agave.

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Two different kinds of spirits. Whisk(e)y is made with one or a number of grains and mezcal/tequila are made with agave.

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Tequila is distilled from fermented blue agave in the Tequila region of Mexico. Vodka is distilled from grain or potatoes.

There is a distinct difference in flavors, too.

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tequila is stronger..:-)

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