Diego Avila – the co-founder of Inzalo Descendant Agave Spirits – breaks down the differences between agave, tequila and mezcal, and chooses his five favourite agave spirits.
WORDS Martin Jacobs PHOTOS Tegan Smith
“Think of agave as a family of spirits. Mezcal is the older brother: the traditional expression, made for centuries across Mexico from many agave species using diverse regional methods. Tequila is the younger brother: more specialised, made only from Blue Weber agave in specific Mexican regions under strict regulations.”
For terroir
Tequila Ocho
“Its commitment to showcasing terroir through single-estate harvests demonstrates that agave, like wine, can faithfully express the place where it was grown.”
For precision
G4
“Every bottle is a beautiful example of how traditional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail can preserve the true character of the agave.”
For biodiversity
Sepulto Ensamble
“It celebrates the complexity that emerges when different agave species are brought together with respect for traditional production.”
For authenticity
Cascahuín
“Its dedication to traditional methods and minimal intervention allows the agave to remain the unmistakable hero of every bottle.”
For tradition-based innovation
Montelobos Pechuga
“The pechuga distillation technique adds extraordinary aromatic complexity without overshadowing the agave, resulting in a spirit that is layered.” | inzaloagave.com
Read our feature ‘Mexican Wave’ in VISI issue #146 to learn more about story behind Inzalo Descendant Agave Spirits.
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