Welcome to the December/January 2022/23 issue of Global Drinks Intel.It’s the festive season, so here’s a quiz question: what’s Sotol? Stumped? It’s a mezcal-like spirit made from the dasylirion plant, which grows in Mexico’s Chihuahua Desert. It’s one of a number of so-called ‘agave-adjacent’ spirits that Richard Woodward argues could prosper as tequila producers struggle to meet unprecedented demand. Richard’s report on alternative agave spirits makes for a fascinating, informative read.Our packed bi-monthly issue also takes a deep dive into some more familiar spirit categ
Issue 40 | December/January
Welcome to the December/January 2022/23 issue of Global Drinks Intel.It’s the festive season, so here’s a quiz question: what’s Sotol? Stumped? It’s a mezcal-like spirit made from the dasylirion plant, which grows in Mexico’s Chihuahua Desert. It’s one of a number of so-called ‘agave-adjacent’ spirits that Richard Woodward argues could prosper as tequila producers struggle to […]



