Agave spirit refers to a spirit made from one of the numerous varieties of agave plants outside the mexican denominations of tequila, mezcal, sotol, bacanora and raicilla. In mexico, families have passed down the tradition of distilling agave for generations. Now, some american distillers are attempting to fashion their own interpretation of the spirit on u. Tequila is a denomination of origin spirit unique to mexico, where 110 to distilleries produce nearly 1,500 different tequilas. While most of the products are produced in mexico from locally grown agave there are also examples made from agave grown in the southwestern united states and even the nation. She will also help lead a workshop in which participants will be asked to share personal stories and callings. Agave angustifolia is widely used in the production of mezcal and pulque, though at least 10 other agave species are also known to be used for this. Mexico is home to the highest biodiversity of agave. This journey takes us to the worlds most biodiverse landscape of the agave plant, mexico. Raicilla which means little root is obtained from the distillation of musts derived from grinding mature hearts of agave maximiliana, which are given 10 to 15 years to ripen in the high altitude regions of the sierra madre occidental in mexico. For centuries, agave spirits or tequila has been the foundation of mexican agriculture, but some american distillers wonder what crafting their own spirits made from agave much like tequila, bacanora and mezcal might be like. Karen sturchio, kansas christian home ceo, will keynote the 2018 kansas disciples womens spirit fest. Distilling agave spirits stateside mexico has been the agricultural and spiritual home of agave spirits for centuries.
An historic gathering of top south african artists came together to perform for the music video of a brand new version of a timeless south african musical classic johnny cleggs spirit of the. Google allows users to search the web for images, news, products, video, and other content. Agave projects photos, videos, logos, illustrations and. Spirit of a nation is the third feature documentary that uses a culinary product to discover and connect directly with the culture producing it. Produced by digital cave in association with habitant films this feature length documentary tells the story of agave and the mexican legacy in producing the spirits. An expressive documentary capturing the spirit of a nation and the people trying to protect it. Not sure which altagave is which or which one is for you. The awards where founded 2014 by alias smith who have been working for, and spreading the good treats of, tequila, mezcal and mexican agave. While each agave spirit has its own name and most have a denomination of origin, mezcal is still the general term used by many producers and consumers throughout mexico for any agave spirit. Spirit of the nation is the tenth album by irish folk and rebel band the wolfe tones. Made from 100% blue agave, tequila ocho has a distinct aroma and flavour that may not be liked by everyone, but if tequila is your thing, you. Our secondary goals include educating the public about tequila as a cultural icon of mexico, and promoting tequila, mezcal, and other agave spirits categories. Check out our recipes to make your favorite drinks with dagave. Closing night film this expressive documentary explores the phenomenon of tequila and mezcal, the fastest trending alcohol spirits in the world.
This year, enjoy more than a week of celebrating the cultural, commercial, and culinary significance of agave in arizona through a festival of. Florida kush is a handcrafted 100% blue agave craft spirit a lively south florida twist on mexicos leading spirit. Where can they get good information about the production processes that affect the flavor of the spirit, fair pay for agave crop workers, the pressures. Dagave the original colorado agave spirit our products. Tequila, like mezcal, is made from the agave plant, which is a succulent and not, as many people believe, a cactus. Florida kush 100% blue agave spirit share that kush. The cocktail and spirits stories that will shape 2018 from mezcal mania to japanesestyle highballs, the cocktail and spirits trends that will make a difference in 2018. The spirit of a nation shows the plant to be much more than raw material. This was our first venture outside of mexico and gave us a look at the international mezcal market and allowed us to gain contacts that helped us with our launch. Stream spirit of the nation by the wolfe tones and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Mexicos agave spirits have been hot talking points. You can buy and rent in the comforts of your own home quarantine, anywhere in the world.
We worked hard to enhance your user experience and bring you a modernized version of the premier network for film professionals. But for technical purposes, i have outlined what is produced in each mexican state. At this special culinary event, guests will have the opportunity to watch agave the spirit of nation and after are invited to sample mezcales and tequilas from mexico along with light food catered by baltimores own cocina luchadoras. Agave projects photos, videos, logos, illustrations and branding on. But for the keenest of mexican spirit followers, and perhaps the observant and curious spirits enthusiasts, a new name may have caught the eye as it slowly sneaks its way onto the more specialty of bar shelves. Bacanora is one such spirit with its own appellation. We name the brands poised for further success in 2018. Although our beliefs and cultures around the world vary our understanding of history is universal.
Head distiller, chris cross, believes the key to this spirits popularity is replacing brandy as the base spirit with new world distillerys own, sitedistilled agave spirits and sweetening with 100% organic agave nectar versus sugar. Here families have been passing down the tradition of distilling agave for generations, even at times clandestinely. Sourced at the highest elevations in the plush lands of jalisco, mexico, by south beach spirit co. Technically, any agave spirit distilled in mexico is a mezcal, but a number of regions that produce those spirits have sought their own denominations of origin over the years. The world is facing a global tequila shortage, and we could be feeling the effects very soon. Mexico is home to the highest biodiversity of agave varietals in the world. Having worked together previously on documentaries about craft beer and wine, nicholas kovacic and matthew riggieri head south of the border for agave. Known by some as the mexican native gin, raicilla is one of mexicos oldest artisan spirits. Weve tried to make that decision easier by delivering our own list of some of the finest examples mezcal, tequila and even sotol on the market today. The agave spirits awards is the first ever european spirit competition focusing entirely on certified agave spirits with a protected and controlled appellation of origin. The spirit of a nation is a documentary film that takes viewers beyond the spirits of mezcal and tequila to discover how one delicate plant can carry the weight of the nation of mexico and the people trying to protect it. The cocktail and spirits stories that will shape 2018 punch. Spirit of a nation is the third feature documentary that uses a culinary product t. The spirit of a nation has been growing since the trailer launched in the fall of 2017.
The different types of agave spirits and where they are produced. The spirit of a nation is an artful and vivid look at the land of mezcal and tequila, from its origins to the story of how a onceobscure mexican spirit has become the fastestgrowing. World premiering at sxsw, the documentary highlights family producers in. This will be a treat for all the senses, as we take a journey to. Tequila and mezcal spirits derived from the heart of the agave are the fastest trending. By distillation, a spirit called mezcal is prepared. With damian alcazar, carlos camarena, graciela angeles carreno, aquilino garcia lopez. Todd mulhair owner mulhair companies, llc linkedin. Tequila producers in jalisco, the heartland of mexicos signature spirit.
Its the closest thing youll get to a local tequila. An expressive documentary capturing the spirit of a nation and the people trying. Agave spirits, on a needtoknow basis the washington post. Indiana distillery makes the states first agave spirit. On the first year 2014 agave spirits awards europe included tequila and mezcal. Tequila and mezcal spirits derived from the heart of the agave are the fastest trending spirits in the marketplace. Tucsons agave heritage week returns this year for its ninth iteration as the agave heritage festival from april 28 through may 7.
All about agavebased spirits and liquors from mexico. English cestina dansk deutsch espanol francais italiano nederlands norsk polski portugues p. Lorenz agave spirits was founded by eric lorenz with the primary goal of importing ultrapremium 100% blue agave tequilas, as well as artisancrafted mezcals, into british columbia. Release dates 2 also known as aka 2 release dates usa 9 march 2018 south by southwest film festival poland 12 october 2018 warsaw film festival. Agave festival marfa scroll june 10 14, 2020 for millennia, agaves have been intertwined with mankind, embedded in myth and ritual.
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