It’s not, actually. All tequilas are a type of mezcal, technically, but not all mezcals are tequilas. Authentic tequilas never have a worm in the bottle, only mezcals.

Liquor semantics, haha.

No, that’s a mezcal.

Eh, maybe, but at least many cultures have their own noodles. Wasabi is pretty specific.

Congratulations on failing successfully! They’re adorable.

One of my cats was named Wasabi by the shelter. Her name is Noodles, so I’m not sure if I helped or not.