Save the maguey by drinking its distillate

Lots of good information in this article about the plight of the maguey. While that does a good job of framing the issue which we’ve written about as well, you also have an opportunity to support the recovery of wild maguey (also known as agave) species in a more consumerist fashion. The Fundación Agaves Silvestres is working to replant wild maguey populations. It’s a tough effort but it’s one of the more interesting out there. You can support it directly and reward your taste buds by purchasing their Vino de Mezcal series. And wouldn’t you know that it’s your lucky day because Erick Almamezcalera who is intimately involved in that project  is on a swing up the West Coast offering tastings of the series. We’ll have more from him later this week but here are his tour dates:

• April 23, 2014 Los Angeles at La Guelaguetza
• April 24, 2014 San Francisco at Tres
• April 28, 2014 Seattle at Hilltop Kitchen 
• April 30, 2014 Portland at Mi Mero Mole