ABOUT THIS EPISODE
On this episode of Distilling the West, Dan and Dave sit down with Stuart Woolf of Woolf Agave and Erik Ettner of O’Neill Distillers & Vintners to explore the rapidly growing world of American agave spirits.
They dive into what it takes to grow agave, the challenges and opportunities of farming the crop outside of Mexico, and why more producers are looking to agave as an exciting new category in American spirits. Stuart and Erik share their firsthand experiences with the agricultural side of the industry, the long-term commitment required to grow agave, and what the future could look like as more distillers begin experimenting with locally grown plants.
Of course, no episode of Distilling the West would be complete without tasting some spirits along the way.
Whether you’re a fan of tequila and mezcal, interested in farming and distilling, or just curious about where the next big category in American craft spirits might come from, this is a fascinating conversation about agave, agriculture, and the future of American spirits.
