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 ...

The Aztecs worshipped the agave plant (the maguey) as a gift from the gods. Agave plants take a minimum of eight years to raise from seed to viability. They thrive when distilled by hand ...

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 ...

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.