© 2005 Suzanne Barbezat, licensed to About
A palenque is the place where mezcal is made. In this scene made of radishes, you can see the agaves, the mill where the agave is ground up and the barrels where it is fermented, as well as a few guys enjoying some mezcal.
- See how mezcal is made
- Learn about tequila, mezcal and pulque, drinks made from the agave plant.