I doubt I would've liked Mezcal when I was 21 Bradley, try it over ice, let it sit for a few and dilute a bit with the melted ice and see what you think. When it comes to flavor and aromas, Mezcal is like a slap across the face compared to a Tequila tap on the back. And I didn't like getting slapped in the face until I was around 34.
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