Agave must grow for around 10 years before ... There are two types of stills used for this step: copper pot and column. Many tequilas use both, as they provide different flavor notes to the ...

Of Mexico’s various agave spirits, Tequila leads in volume and value sales, but interest in mezcal is booming. Is that a good thing? Maybe. Maybe not.

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.