There are over 200 agave plant varieties out there. Most grow wild, but there are about 30 species that are adapted to grow in people’s yards and pots indoors. While some of these species overlap ...

"Most mature agaves generate offsets (rhizomatous suckers) called 'pups.' This is a vegetative or asexual method of ...

A new wave of hyper-regional terroir-driven agave-based spirits have arrived Stateside. Here are some of the very best ...

And like wine, agave flavor also varies based on species, wild yeasts, distillation vessels (copper versus the more traditional clay, which date back to at least the 1600s), and terroir.

Tequila and mezcal are both made from agave, but not all agave is created equal. Tequila must be made from one specific type: ...

while mezcal is crafted from various other agave species. The uniqueness of these spirits lies in their terroir– the specific environmental factors influencing the plants’ growth – which ...

"People think raicilla is one thing, but there are two different traditions, styles of distillation, and also different types of agave used, and it shows you the complexity,” says Arturo Dávila ...

The company plants 18 types of agave, including Espadín, Tobalá, and Jabalí, which facilitates a portfolio of single-species and blended mezcals. Visitors can choose from several tastings ...