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 ...

Especially over the last few decades, tequila has cemented its status in bars worldwide; bottles of the spirit grace shelves amidst vodka, whiskey, and other widespread offerings. As a result, it's ...

When most people retire, they take on a more laid-back, slow-paced lifestyle. However, that is not the case for Bill Foss. After retiring 23 years ago, Foss decided to buy an agave farm in Mexico. He ...

Certain bats with long noses, as long as their bodies, sip the nectar from those flowers, then fly to other flowers and pollinate them. After blooming, the plants die. Some tequila producers don’t let ...

Very quickly, to be called “tequila” legally, the spirit in your bottle has the be made with Blue Weber agave in Jalisco, Mexico. So a Blue Weber agave spirit that’s made in, say, Baja California or ...

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

Agave growers get higher yields of tequila precursors when the plants aren’t allowed to flower, imperiling bats that depend on the night-blooming flowers.

When it comes to tequila, forget about words like “smooth,” “smoky,” and “rich.” It’s not that there aren’t tequilas that fit that bill (añejos explore this territory quite well), but the spirit ...

The margarita is the most familiar tequila cocktail in the US, but if you’re looking for a truly authentic taste of Mexico, any bartender in the know will tell you to order a cantarito. This ...

Former Patrón executives who launched Texas-based brand Round 2 Spirits in January presented consumers with the first product displaying their mission to disrupt the booze category. Earlier this week, ...