Is sotol an agave-based spirit?
No. And that difference changes everything. Sotol is botanically distinct from tequila because it’s not an agave-based product. Tequila is made from agave, while sotol is made from the sotol or dasylirion plant. These are botanically different plants with different life cycles, growth conditions, and biological characteristics, which is why sotol is a separate and distinct spirit, with a different botanical origin.
While tequila and mezcal are made from agave, sotol comes from a completely different plant called Dasylirion, a wild desert plant native to northern Mexico.
In this video, we explain:
– What sotol is and where it comes from
– Some of the key differences between sotol, tequila, and mezcal
– How the desert environment shapes its flavor and character
Sotol grows wild, matures over 15 to 20 years, and reflects the land where it develops.
That’s why Sotol Romo is gaining attention among bartenders and spirits enthusiasts.