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The Process for Making Mezcal

By Suzanne Barbezat, About.com

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Distillation

Mezcal distillation

The still

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After the fermentation, the mash is distilled. The first distillation yields low-grade alcohol. The fibers are then removed from the still and the alcohol from the first distillation is distilled a second time.

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