Agave Spirits Institute

06/06/2023

We had a blast at the Tucson Agave Heritage Festival this year teaching an Introductory Course, where we were privileged to host enthusiasts and several industry leaders, including Queen of Tucson's Food Court, esteemed Jennifer English, James Beard Awardee author and spirits judge of Proof Awards - here's her impression, starting on page 76.

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17/04/2023

We are so excited that invited us to host a class as part of the upcoming festival in Tucson, AZ. ASI founders Daniel Rodriguez and Oscar Montes Iga will be teaching an introduction to understanding agave spirits and seats are limited so don't miss out! Check out our highlights for the ticket link

01/04/2023

The Bar & Restaurant Expo 2023 in Las Vegas was a hit! The past couple of days, Agave Spirits Institute's Daniel Rodriguez & Oscar Montes Iga got the incredible experience to showcase our passion for agave spirits and share their knowledge with the attendees.

We are especially proud to have welcomed over 100 new students to our community who took our Introductory Course during the event. Our team was thrilled to connect with so many industry professionals and enthusiasts who share our passion for agave spirits.

At the Agave Spirits Institute, we are committed to educating and inspiring our students through hands-on training and expert guidance. We believe that learning about agave spirits is not only a valuable skill for professionals in the industry, but also an enjoyable and rewarding experience for anyone who appreciates fine spirits.

We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to the organizers of the Bar & Restaurant Expo for this incredible opportunity, and to all of the attendees who made the event such a success. We look forward to continuing to share our passion for agave spirits with our students and the industry as a whole.

23/11/2022

We were elevating the knowledge and culture of agave to Universidad Anáhuac Querétaro with our Introductory course. A pleasure to network with passionate student body.

26/10/2022

There are more than 20 - and possibily around 48 - different species of agave used to make agave spirits. Each one has its own characteristics in terms of colour, shape, size and maturity. Distilled agave spirits have distinctive aromas and flavours, some of which come from the raw material - the agave plant.

24/10/2022

Discover our program of agave spirits studies. We provide different levels of agave spirit education and our students range from complete novices to professionals within the industry. Visit www.agavespiritsinstitute.com for find out more!

Designed for amateurs and professionals alike, the introductory course allows students to explore the vast world of agave spirits, far beyond mezcal and tequila! Over the course of 2.5 hours, we’ll explore six different beverages, each one with a unique history, production, and taste. Students wil...

20/10/2022

"Mexcalli - have you heard this word before? Mexcalli is a Nahuatl word which is based on metl - ""maguey/agave"" and ixca ""to bake"". Therefore, mexcalli means ""baked/cooked agave"" and this is where the word MEZCAL comes from. "

14/10/2022

Regístrese aquí para tener la oportunidad de unirse a nuestro Curso Introductorio ASI en la Universidad Anáhuac. Aprenderá sobre 6 licores de agave diferentes, su historia, métodos de producción y cómo probar como un experto. Cupo limitado.

https://queretaro.anahuac.mx/posgrados/curso-mezcal-destilados-de-agave

12/10/2022

Do you own a bar, restaurant or brand and want to educate your team in the basics of agave spirits? Or perhaps you have a growing interest and want to know more? In our Introductory Course, our students will receive their first Agave Spirits Institute box, complete with 6 artesanal agave spirits, a tasting guide and an illustrated workbook. Along with the online class, this will give anyone the tools to understand and better appreciate agave spirits and how to analyse them like an expert.
For more information visit www.agavespiritsinstitute.com

10/10/2022

Have you heard of Tuxca? How about Comiteco? In our Introductory Course we open your window into the vast and diverse world of agave spirits. We’ll learn the basics of how to taste like a spirits sommelier, learning how to identify aromas, flavors, and overall quality. Over the course of 2.5 hours, we’ll explore six different agave spirits, each one with a unique history, production, and taste. You’ll leave this course with the tools to better appreciate agave spirits, and an urge to keep exploring these vast and diverse drinks.
For more information visit www.agavespiritsinstitute.com