Sombra Mezcal JovenAll tequilas are mezcal, but not all mezcals are tequila and this is a good thing! The Mexican government created an appellation of sorts around the area of Guadalajara and Jalisco which today defines Tequila. The good news here is that there are 5 states and 2 additional territories which can still lay claim to Mezcal. The result is an amazing array of artisan spirits which still reflect the long, distinguished and authentic history of agave spirits