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Mezcal is a misunderstood spirit in the United States, according to Kurt Hernon, owner of Speak of the Devil, 201 W. Fifth St. in downtown Lorain.

Hernon said he and his crew of bartenders are hoping to change that.

The business will host a mezcal tasting and education night with four varieties of the spirit July 16, complete with food to pair with each of their four offerings.

The big misunderstanding of mezcal comes partially from the spirit’s relation to tequila, Hernon explained.

“It’s related to tequila, but it’s not tequila; it’s its own thing,” he said. “(Mezcal) is derived from a multitude of varying plants from the agave family and generally in America.

“There is one variety that gets here because it’s the most common. The other varietals are small-scale, and tend…

Helping animals while enjoying a selection of vinos.

That’s what’s on tap for a new virtual event hosted by The Fire Island Animal Welfare Society.

The nonprofit is collaborating with Texas-based woman-owned business, Scout & Cellar Clean Crafted Wines, to host “Witch Wine on the Web.”

The wine tasting will be over Zoom on Nov. 1 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

To participate in the event, click here to place your order and select the “Scout Sampler Pack” for $32, plus tax and shipping. Additional items may be added and any order over $99 receives free shipping. 

In order for the wine to arrive on time, participants should place their orders by Oct. 16. You must be 21 years or older to participate. 

This event is dedicated to “the care of free-roaming…