Australian spirits company Top Shelf International has launched its Act of Treason agave spirit in the domestic off-trade through Endeavour Group’s Dan Murphy’s.
New World agave: Mexico's noisy neighbours
In what looks like a mirror movement of wine some 50 years ago, agave spirits are finding their feet in unlikely quarters, finds Shay Waterworth.
KOL Mezcaleria introduces house mezcals to agave menu
London’s KOL Mezcaleria has introduced six house mezcals and distillates of agave to its menu.
Lewis Hamilton and Iván Saldaña team up to unveil new agave non-alc
Formula One champion and entrepreneur Lewis Hamilton, alongside agave expert and Casa Lumbre co-founder and master distiller Iván Saldaña, have unveiled Almave, the inaugural distilled non-alcoholic blue agave spirit.
The Lost Explorer Mezcal appoints new UK brand ambassador
The Lost Explorer Mezcal has appointed Alan Uresti Silva, previously of Annabel’s, as UK brand ambassador.
Celebrity tequila - the long term effects
While they put a focus on the spirit, some experts believe the explosion of brands backed by famous faces does the category and quality expectations no favours.
Mezcal Unión’s Toño Vilches on origins, growth, and unity
Mezcal has become a spirits category for the cool kids. But so much sudden attention on the agave spirit leaves its producers, which are often small-scale operations, and the slow-growing agave crop, open to exploitation.
Pernod Ricard to acquire majority stake in Código 1530
Strengthening its agave portfolio, Pernod Ricard has announced the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of a majority shareholding of Código 1530 Tequila, a range of ultra-premium tequila.
Cazcabel Tequila unveils plans for new $37million distillery
Premium tequila brand Cazcabel has announced that its $37million distillery is set to open in Atotonilco El Alto in the Jalisco highlands of Mexico in 2023.
Código 1530 announces two mezcal releases
Independent tequila brand, Código1530, has announced its entry into the mezcal category with the launch of two mezcal expressions.
Tiempo Tequila launches with limited-edition first batch
Tiempo Tequila has debuted its first limited-edition batch of Reposado Cristalino Tequila in the UK.
Hacha announce opening of second London site
Deano Moncrieffe and Emma Murphy, the team behind acclaimed Dalston agaveria, Hacha have announced the opening of a second London site in Brixton.
Jay Khan: Agave Activist
Jay Khan is hot property in Asia’s bar scene right now. His agave-focused bar, Coa, is number one in Asia’s 50 Best Bars and he was voted Bartenders’ Bartender in 2020. But a humble job on the floor of Hong Kong’s Hard Rock Cafe was where Khan’s career in hospitality began.
Tequila icon Tomas Estes passes
Tomas Estes, one of the drinks industry's most loved and respected figures, has passed away peacefully at his home in Oregan.
Trouble in paradise
Mezcal is making its way into the drinking repertoires of new fans worldwide. But it’s not all plain sailing for the agave spirit. Hamish Smith reports
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Popularity comes with a price for the agave plant. Lucy Britner puts tequila under the microscope
Funkin launches 'skinny' agave syrup
Funkin has launched Agave Nectar to the global on-trade as a ‘skinny’ alternative to sugar syrup.