Agave - Page 2
Agave is a plant native to Mexico and from which Tequila and mezcal is made. To make spirits from agave, you must harvest it, roast it, extract its fermentable sugars, then distill those. Spirits from the agave plant are shaped by terroir, roasting methods, and tradition, delivering everything from bright citrus to deep smoky complexity. Find out about how agave-based spirits, and notes of agave in tasting notes in our reviews, articles and features.
Adiós, Tequila. ¡Hola, Mezcal!
Adiós, Tequila. ¡Hola, Mezcal!It seems most countries have a national drink – these are the kind of bottles that are bought on holiday and go dusty in the cupboard only to be pulled out…
FEW Spirits – Distilled in Evanston, Illinois
FEW Spirits – Distilled in Evanston, IllinoisIf there was ever a word so god damn awful it’s guaranteed to send a shudder down your spine it is the dreaded p-word – prohibition *a wolf howls in…
Bushmills Whiskey Trip: Day Two
Bushmills Whiskey Trip: Day TwoYes, Day two of the Make it 2 Bushmills competition started early. Very early indeed. As we prepared to roll out to the first event of the day (barrel rolling….
The World’s Oldest Whisky Liqueur
The World’s Oldest Whisky LiqueurWe hope you’ve had a wonderful Easter! It’s been a very eventful past couple of weeks for everyone, and we’ve certainly had more than our fair share of barbeques, cocktails…
