
Mezcal is more than a smoky spirit; it’s a ritual and a mystery. PKGD explores its identity crisis, inviting you to stop defining it and start respecting its wild, untameable soul.

PKGD reaffirms its commitment to transparency following the CRT vs. AFA conflict. While respecting the regulator's role, we maintain that our producer-owned brands honor craft through honesty, not just labels.

Shawn Miller’s interview with BevRoute captures the "why" behind PKGD. We are more than a portfolio; we are a movement connecting the US to the truth and taste of producer-owned agave.
Welcome to Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca — the town with the highest mezcal production in the world.
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The technology most of us carry in our pockets allows us to take such good pictures that we often don’t recognize we’re not taking great pictures. Professional photographer Anna Bruce shares her tips and tricks to help you up your documentation game!
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In this episode of Agave Road Trip, Lou Bank and guest Shawn Miller from PKGD Group dive into COMERCAM’s 2024 Mezcal numbers. What do the stats really say — and can they be trusted? A conversation that questions the data behind Mexico’s growing agave industry.
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In this episode of Agave Road Trip, Lou Bank talks with Sergio Garnier of Mezcal Ultramundo about a concerning phenomenon: wild agaves across Durango, Guerrero, and Jalisco are not flowering or going to seed. A conversation exploring what might be happening to these vital plants behind agave spirits.
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An evocative tale where the protagonist enters the desert silence with the Yaquis. Through smoke and drums, he experiences a deep vision connecting his mind to the land, stone ovens, and the heavy weight of duty.
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A reflection on modern independence beyond national symbols. It suggests that true freedom today lies in the courage to doubt inherited truths, questioning certainties, and standing up against imposed silences.
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