Arriesgado: Where Tradition Dares

Arriesgado is a statement of principles by Roberto Real. Driven by family and roots, it’s a tequila forged in patience, honoring the past with authentic courage.

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A Dawn Journey into the Forest

Hiking through El Carrizo, Benito led us to rescue agave Valenciana seeds. Among majestic plants, we shared raicilla, preserving a species and its tradition.

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The Agave Diaries

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Isay’s view: an outsider finding beauty in the PKGD journey.

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The Sweet Spot: Why Drinking Better Means Living Better

America’s drinking habits are shifting: quality now beats quantity. PKGD’s "Sweet Spot" philosophy ensures spirits enhance life and connection without sacrifice.

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My Name is Raicilla: The Soul of the Mountain

Beyond flavor, agave spirits are built on stories. My first sip of Raicilla captivated me, sparking a journey of discovery that became My Name is Raicilla.

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Gratitude Without a Calendar

Gratitude began as a social tool for survival and evolved into a spiritual act. To give thanks is to admit dependence, honoring bonds that keep us connected.

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Denomanation of Origin (OF)

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Beyond the label: what the DO really means for the soul of mezcal.

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The Growth of PKGD’s Reach

People say “G4 is everywhere,” as if it happened overnight. Truth is, PKGD’s growth is a classic “ten-year overnight success” story built on long-term effort.

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The Journey of the Deer

Benito Salcedo, a second-generation raicillero and agronomist, runs El Ciervo. His craft represents Jalisco’s mountain tradition across the Western Coastal Sierra.

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Podcast

🎙 How to take better pictures in rural México

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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🎙 Mezcal by the numbers

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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🎙 Why are agaves not going to seed?

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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