Tequila can only be made from Blue Weber agave, while mezcal can be made from a variety of different species. Agave is the ...

To keep agave plants alive and healthy in colder climates, where freezing temperatures and excess moisture can cause serious damage, overwintering is essential. Agaves naturally enter a dormant ...

Waikulu Distillery owner Paul Turner stands in a Makawao field of blue agave plants Wednesday morning while describing the process of farming and distilling his premium agave spirit on Maui.

With more than 10 free events out of the 30+ events, the Agave Heritage Festival is accessible, educational, and pretty ...

Local businesses and community members take part to educate people about and celebrate the plant in events that take place ...

Farmers who harvest agave plants, called jimadores, chop agave into a round shape to reveal the heart of the plant, called a piña. One piña can produce around one case, which is about 12 bottles ...

Cathalena E. Burch Apr 9, 2025 Apr 9, 2025 Updated Apr 9, 2025 To truly understand and appreciate the heritage and cultural significance of the agave plants growing throughout the Tucson basin ...