Category Archives: Blue agave distilling

Pricey mezcal steals hipster crown

There are those who cringe at the mention of tequila, their memories of poor choices and nasty hangovers still too raw. But more people than ever are forming fresh, enjoyable memories of it: in the past decade, tequila has reigned as one of the fastest-growing categories in the spirits world. Luxury brands have helped change […]

Tequila Takes a Shot at the Premium Market

A heady caramel smell, syrupy and fragrant, pervades the air. What look like giant white pine cones, some twice the size of a human head, are deftly split, quartered and packed into ovens. What’s cooking? One of the world’s most popular drinks. Despite rising global demand for spirits last year, vodka and brandy sales fell […]

Proposed Regulations in Mexico Threaten Artisanal Blue Agave Spirits.

New Proposed Regulations In Mexico Threaten Small Producers Of Artisanal Agave Spirits. Much like how the farm-to-table movement in restaurants has placed the source of the food on your plate front and center, the Mexican agave artisanal spirits movement is highlighting each element that goes into a glass, from the cultivation of the plant and […]