Agaves Used in Mezcal Production

One of the most important missions at Dos Cuerpos is to understand the background of all our products. That's why today, we wanted to share with you the agaves that are used in mezcal production. There are 200 different agave varieties, and 150 of them are endemic to Mexico. For mezcal production, approximately 25 agaves are used. As an interesting fact and to grasp the significance of the state of Oaxaca in the world of this spirit, 60 agave species are found only here. Without further ado, here's the list of agaves:

• Tobalá o Papalométl:

  • Agave Potatorum. Zucc:

  • Agave Nussaviorum García-Mend.

  • Agave Seemanniana Jacobi

• Agave A. Angustifolia: Espadín

• Agave Salmiana

• Agave Arroqueño

• Agave Rhodacantha

• Agave Marmorata:

  • Tepeztate

• Agave Convallis:

  • Jabalí

• Agave Cupreata:

  • Maguey Papalote

• Agave Durangensis

• Agave Montana

If you'd like to learn more about any of these, simply click on the name of the agave that interests you the most. We believe it's important to be aware of the diversity of agaves we have in Mexico and their properties in order to fully appreciate and give the necessary importance to the beverages we consume.

At Dos Cuerpos, we specialize in tastings and the distribution of agave spirits and Mexican wines. Tasting is the reflection of the alcohol to be sampled, and in that sense, these texts aim to promote continuous reflection. Let us know if you enjoyed this text, if it helped you in any way, and if there are any discrepancies, please feel free to let us know.