Sip, don’t shoot. That’s the motto of tequila experts worldwide, and certainly the advice given by David Stevens, the “agave alchemist” at Thompson Hotels’ luxe Playa Del Carmen property in Mexico. We interviewed Stevens about his experience in the tequila industry, as well as trends that will impact the spirit in 2017 and beyond. Read below […]The post Pursuitist Q&A with Agave Alchemist David Stevens at Thompson Playa Del Carmen appeared first on Pursuitist.

Sip, don’t shoot. That’s the motto of tequila experts worldwide, and certainly the advice given by David Stevens, the “agave alchemist” at Thompson Hotels’ luxe Playa Del Carmen property in Mexico. We interviewed Stevens about his experience in the tequila industry, as well as trends that will impact the spirit in 2017 and beyond. Read below for this exclusive Pursuitist Q&A.Agave is a succulent, correct" What type of conditions does agave need to grow in"Correct, agaves are succulents! There are a number of important families of the succulent monocots. Agaves are often mistaken as cacti or even a type of aloe when in reality they are closer to an orchid than a cacti. This might seem to be due to the fact that they are associated with hot desert like regions; however, agaves like altitudes over 1500 meters and easily adapt to cooler climates.  As for the conditions for an agave to grow in, it depends on the variety, but as long as t...