Agave Spirits

The Past, Present, and Future of Mezcals

Gary Paul Nabhan (University of Arizona), David Suro Piñera

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WW Norton & Co
31 May 2024

Alcoholic beverages

All tequilas are mezcals; all mezcals are made from agaves; and every bottle of mezcal is the remarkable result of collaborations among agave entrepreneurs, botanists, distillers, beverage distributors, bartenders, and more. How these groups come together in this ""spirits world"" is the subject of this fascinating new book by the acclaimed ethnobotanist Gary Paul Nabhan and the pioneering restauranteur David Suro Piñera. Join them as they delight in the diversity of the distillate agave spirits, as they endeavor to track down the more distant kin in the family of agaves, and as, along the way, they reveal the stunning innovations that have been transforming the industry around tequilas and mezcals in recent decades.

The result of the authors' fieldwork and on-the-ground interviews with mezcaleros in eight Mexican states, Agave Spirits shows how traditional methods of mezcal production are inspiring a new generation of individuals, including women, both in and beyond the industry. And as they reach back into a rich, centuries-long history, Nabhan and Suro Piñera make clear that understanding the story behind a bottle of mezcal, more than any other drink, will not only reveal what lies ahead for the tradition-including its ability to adapt in the face of the climate crisis-but will also enrich the drinking experience for readers.

Essential reading for mezcal connoisseurs and amateurs interested in unlocking the past of a delightful distillate, Agave Spirits tells the tale of the most flavorful and memorable spirits humankind has ever sipped and savored.

Featuring twelve illustrations by René Alejandro Hernández Tapia and indices that list common and scientific names for agave species, as well as the names of plants, animals, and domesticated agaves used in the production of distillates.

By: Gary Paul Nabhan (University of Arizona), David Suro Piñera
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 252g
ISBN: 9781324076100
ISBN 10: 1324076100
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 31 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gary Paul Nabhan is a MacArthur ""Genius Grant"" Award–winning ethnobotanist and literary naturalist. He lives in Patagonia, Arizona. David Suro Pinera is a restaurateur and founder of the Tequila Interchange Project. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Reviews for Agave Spirits: The Past, Present, and Future of Mezcals

""Agave Spirits is both a paean to and lamentation for the unique intersection of nature and community that produces mezcal."" -- The Wall Street Journal ""Talking about agave with Suro-Piñera is akin to discussing the Bible with the pope: His knowledge is so eep and intuitive that it draws you in, even if you consider yourself agnostic, or perhaps (shudder) more of a gin drinker."" -- Food & Wine ""Agave Spirits invites the reader to a place of wonder and learning all at the same time. It is a captivating journey into the past, present, and future of artisanal mezcals. It’s a book about Mexican history and archeology, plant botany and climate"" -- Pati Jinich, chef, author, PBS host of La Frontera and Pati's Mexican Table