Tequila is the only alcohol made from a plant that must be killed in the process. Weber azul agave plants are harvested for ...

Aug. 3—(Family Features) As one of the world's most popular spirits, tequila has a rich heritage rooted in traditional Mexican craftsmanship. Yet, many people may not be aware of its history or all ...

Mezcal and tequila are both made in Mexico from agave plants, but tequila is made out of a certain type of agave plant and ...

From Oaxaca to Jalisco, destilados de agave showcase tradition outside certification. Learn why bartenders call them some of ...

In July, drinks giant Diageo was hit with a lawsuit claiming that two of its tequila brands, Don Julio and Casamigos, are not actually made from 100 percent agave, and instead have “significant ...

In what by many indications appears to be a softening spirits market, there is one sector that seems to be doing well: non-alcoholic spirits, which aren't really technically spirits at all. The latest ...

The tequila-making process begins with cooking the inner portion of the agave, the piña, to convert the plant's natural starches into fermentable sugars. After cooking, the juices from the piñas are ...