In today's episode, Zack has 30 minutes to become an "expert" on... Mezcal! The legendary start to mezcal is absolutely tops. But we aren't going to tell you it here - you gotta listen! Mezcal is tequila's smoky brother, which is pretty intriguing on its own. But mezcal's backstory and the method by which it is made is absolutely fascinating. From donkey-pulled grinding wheels to worms in bottles, this episode has it all. Want to know how many states Mexico has? Gotta listen. Want to know what the agave plant looks like? Gotta listen! And the second half of the show is powered by good old-fashioned tequila, so you know it's good. Get in here and join the party.

Highlights include: 

- How a famed lighting strike led to the existence of mezcal!

- Underground roasting of piñas

- 90s bartenders going crazy for mezcal!

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