WE ALWAYS WELCOME LINKS TO ACADEMIC ESSAYS
Here is the abstract of an academic article which explores methanol in spirits, albeit centering upon fruit spirits rather than centering upon mezcal and other agave distillates: (PDF) Methanol Mitigation during Manufacturing of Fruit Spirits with Special Consideration of Novel Coffee Cherry Spirits (researchgate.net)
An anthrpologist unravels a part of the history of distillation in Mexico (Filipinos in the galleon trade): https://www.sapiens.org/column/entanglements/tequila-origins-tuba/
Here is a link to my review of a book about the business of mezcal, published summer, 2021: http://tequilaaficionado.com/2021/08/20/el-abc-del-negocio-del-mezcal/
The science behind ñas perlas in mezcal: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/science-of-mezcal?fbclid=IwAR03dw7tTtHaq82GE9IYqvj9CnSwQ4PZqlkzV6cUC_kHLMigCOnDdMgXWT8
Is Mezcal a Craft Spirit: http://tequilaaficionado.com/2021/04/10/is-your-mezcal-a-craft-spirit/?fbclid=IwAR0WGuHYsf48HUT70pnh-Dm8BCEvAmU-UMa4wh3g1f96TIEBv3frdxRmt8o
Alcohol (ab)use during the pandemic: https://www.yorku.ca/research/category/brainstorm/2021/01/drinking-to-cope-a-penetrating-look-at-alcohol-problems-during-the-pandemic/
The future of mezcal to 2026: https://coleofduty.com/news/2020/07/10/mezcal-market-share-worldwide-industry-growth-size-statistics-opportunities-forecasts-up-to-2026/
Permaculture, sustainability and artisanal mezcal production examined in a lengthy essay: http://ezinearticles.com/?Permaculture-and-Mezcal-in-Oaxaca,-Mexico&id=9968771
Medicinal properties of pulque; myth or science: http://ezinearticles.com/?Pulque-in-Mexico:-Synthesis-of-Medicinal-and-Mythical-Properties&id=9956245
Four new species of agave discovered in Oaxaca: https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/scientists-identify-four-new-species-of-agave/ (http://www.nvinoticias.com/nota/83112/descubre-la-unam-4-nuevas-especies-de-agave-en-oaxaca)
2017 change in the mezcal regulation regarding acidity component receives a detailed analysis: http://www.masmezcal.com/mezcalvago/2017/12/1/nom-070-scfi-2016-theres-acid-in-my-mezcal-xl2hm
Melding literary and mezcal pairing with Oaxacan cuisine, a lovely essay:
http://thinkinthemorning.com/a-personal-mezcal-tasting/
Mezcal's Complexity and Nuances: Potential to Impact the World Stage of Premium Spirits:
Pre-Hispanic Origins of Distillation in Mexico: Article 1, Article 2, Article 3.
Mezcal Production and the Clustering of Small Firms (historical analysis re Jalisco), and here.
Tacos, Tiendas and Mezcal: Mezcal producers within the context of a broader network anaylsis:
Denominación de Origen issues, NOM - 186 dangers, etc:
Examiner.com
Banderas News
RSO
Tequila Interchange
Identification of soil indicators for growing agave for mezcal in Southern Mexico.
Pulqueras, Mezcaleras Y Meseras: Women’s Resistance to Mexico’s Anti-Alcohol Campaigns, 1910-1940
Mexican distillates in the 16th & 17th century: an historical overview.
Quantification of metals, yeasts and other components in and making tequlias and mezcales:
Abstracts 1
Abstract 2
Agave Nectar a Fraud?
An anthrpologist unravels a part of the history of distillation in Mexico (Filipinos in the galleon trade): https://www.sapiens.org/column/entanglements/tequila-origins-tuba/
Here is a link to my review of a book about the business of mezcal, published summer, 2021: http://tequilaaficionado.com/2021/08/20/el-abc-del-negocio-del-mezcal/
The science behind ñas perlas in mezcal: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/science-of-mezcal?fbclid=IwAR03dw7tTtHaq82GE9IYqvj9CnSwQ4PZqlkzV6cUC_kHLMigCOnDdMgXWT8
Is Mezcal a Craft Spirit: http://tequilaaficionado.com/2021/04/10/is-your-mezcal-a-craft-spirit/?fbclid=IwAR0WGuHYsf48HUT70pnh-Dm8BCEvAmU-UMa4wh3g1f96TIEBv3frdxRmt8o
Alcohol (ab)use during the pandemic: https://www.yorku.ca/research/category/brainstorm/2021/01/drinking-to-cope-a-penetrating-look-at-alcohol-problems-during-the-pandemic/
The future of mezcal to 2026: https://coleofduty.com/news/2020/07/10/mezcal-market-share-worldwide-industry-growth-size-statistics-opportunities-forecasts-up-to-2026/
Permaculture, sustainability and artisanal mezcal production examined in a lengthy essay: http://ezinearticles.com/?Permaculture-and-Mezcal-in-Oaxaca,-Mexico&id=9968771
Medicinal properties of pulque; myth or science: http://ezinearticles.com/?Pulque-in-Mexico:-Synthesis-of-Medicinal-and-Mythical-Properties&id=9956245
Four new species of agave discovered in Oaxaca: https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/scientists-identify-four-new-species-of-agave/ (http://www.nvinoticias.com/nota/83112/descubre-la-unam-4-nuevas-especies-de-agave-en-oaxaca)
2017 change in the mezcal regulation regarding acidity component receives a detailed analysis: http://www.masmezcal.com/mezcalvago/2017/12/1/nom-070-scfi-2016-theres-acid-in-my-mezcal-xl2hm
Melding literary and mezcal pairing with Oaxacan cuisine, a lovely essay:
http://thinkinthemorning.com/a-personal-mezcal-tasting/
Mezcal's Complexity and Nuances: Potential to Impact the World Stage of Premium Spirits:
Pre-Hispanic Origins of Distillation in Mexico: Article 1, Article 2, Article 3.
Mezcal Production and the Clustering of Small Firms (historical analysis re Jalisco), and here.
Tacos, Tiendas and Mezcal: Mezcal producers within the context of a broader network anaylsis:
Denominación de Origen issues, NOM - 186 dangers, etc:
Examiner.com
Banderas News
RSO
Tequila Interchange
Identification of soil indicators for growing agave for mezcal in Southern Mexico.
Pulqueras, Mezcaleras Y Meseras: Women’s Resistance to Mexico’s Anti-Alcohol Campaigns, 1910-1940
Mexican distillates in the 16th & 17th century: an historical overview.
Quantification of metals, yeasts and other components in and making tequlias and mezcales:
Abstracts 1
Abstract 2
Agave Nectar a Fraud?
