About Agave Spirit

About Agave Spirit
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. 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 of Venezuela. Specific categories include Sikua from the Mexican state of Michoacan and Cocuy from Venezuela.

These sprits are usually clear, unless aged in oak, which gives them a golden color. Flavor profiles range from sweet potatoes and roasted pepper to herbs and smoky minerals; often there is a peppery finish. They are meant to be sipped as an aperitif, in cocktails, or served with spicy Mexican and Latin cuisine.

Top Picks for Agave Spirit

Shelter Distilling Rancho Del Sol California Agave Spirit
95 points
$154
Full of spicy and woodsy flavors with a bit of floral honey sweetness and the back bone to stand up in cocktails.
Cazcanes 2025 Jugo De La Selva Nuestras Raíces Agave Spirit
94 points
$109
A noble non-Tequila designated Blanco - has great palate weight to add gravitas to cocktails with notes of poblano, lime, cinnamon and white pepper.
Awards: 2025 Best Agave Spirit
Shelter Distilling Limited Release Lowlands Agave Spirit
94 points
$89
A sweet and savory flavor delight; a refreshing sipper to be enjoyed on a brisk day with light conversation.
Joshua Tree Distilling Single Estate Maguey Tobalá Blanco Agave Spirit
92 points
$79
Rich and funky on the nose with a smooth and rounded texture, some rich fruit flavors, and an earthy complex finish.
Storm King Distilling Co. Agave Especial
89 points
$65
Whiskey lovers who don't drink agave products would love this; elegant and elevated.
Storm King Distilling Co. Agave Blanco Batch #6
88 points
$45
The sweetness on the front end is pleasantly balanced by the vegetal notes here.
Peekaboo Parrot Spirits Banjo Blue Agave Spirit
87 points
$40
This clean agave distillate boasts notes of wet stone, warm caramel and dried apple, fine for an Agave Mule or Margarita with sliced fresh fruit.