Agave spirits

Tequila & Mezcal

Mexican agave spirits. Tequila is made from blue Weber agave in designated areas; mezcal covers a wider family of agaves and styles.

A concise field guide

01 · Typical strength

Often 35–55% ABV, depending on bottling.

02 · How it is made

Agave hearts are cooked, crushed, fermented, and distilled. Production methods shape their distinctive profiles.

03 · Common glassware

Small copita or tasting glass; a highball or coupe for cocktails.

04 · First taste

Sip rather than shoot when exploring flavor. Notice cooked agave, earth, fruit, smoke where present, and finish.