Tequila

Stop thinking of the gin and tonic as a carved-in-stone cocktail. Think of it as a template that can accommodate a diverse range of flavor profiles.

Higher-proof spirits can unlock new levels of flavor potential—but how do you get there with balance while avoiding the pitfalls?

In Golden, Colorado, State 38 Distilling recently marked a decade of producing agave spirits. Here, co-owner and managing partner Don Hammond discusses the challenges, process, and goals of producing “drinkably different” American agave.