tequila, Mezcal and Agave Spirits

Agave spirits matter all year long, but let's be honest, just before Cinco de Mayo is a great time to sell them.  Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) celebrates the Mexican Army's unlikely victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862.  And up north in America, it's become a holiday for agave appreciation.  Agave spirits are a very broad category, mostly from Mexico, that all derive from one plant: Agave Espadin.  Blue Weber Agave A.K.A. Agave Azul A.K.K Agave tequilana, A.K.A. the agave that makes Tequila, have all evolved from Agave Espadin.  Agave spirits are a big family, explore some of our offerings below or see our full portfolio here.

Bozal Mezcal

Espadín
The Espadín agave, known as the genetic Mother of the Blue Weber Agave, is used to produce tequila, and is also the predominant agave used in mezcal production. Unique in itself, the characteristics of this agave showcase the aromas of wet earth, a rich smokiness on the mid-palate, and a finish reminiscent of wild flowers.

CIMARRÓN REPOSADO | 80 PROOF

Cimarrón Tequila from Atotonilco, Jalisco is distilled from agave hillside agave grown at 4,620′ elevation, where plant sugars reach an average of 24-26° Brix. A low-pressure, slow agave roast creates Cimarrón’s bright, forward flavor, and fermentation is entirely natural using winemakers’ yeast. The reposado expression is aged in American white oak for 4 months.

FUENTESECA TEQUILA: EXTRA AÑEJO 7 YEAR (2010)

Enrique Fonseca distilled this expression in early Spring of 2010, with three-quarters of the bottling made in a double-copper column still with removed plates to achieve a lower distillation proof and the remaining quarter made in an alembic pot still. Half of the run was then stored in American white oak previously used to age California red wine, and the remaining half barreled in used dark French Oak. The casks were then stored for 7 years at 3,800′ elevation in a cool-climate subterranean barrel room.