There is a saying in Oaxaca- ‘For everything bad, there’s mezcal, and for everything good too.’ As fancy as it sounds, Mezcal originates from the Aztec language that refers to a traditional Mexican spirit. Made from the maguey plant, mezcal means ‘roasted agave’. Just like many spirits take origins from various destinations, Mezcal has a regional distinction too. More than 90% of the world’s mezcal is produced in Oaxaca, a town in Mexico.