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This Week’s Top Pours

Alto Canto Reposado

This week, we're taking a closer look at Alto Canto. Distilled at 9,000 feet above sea level (purportedly the highest of any tequila in Mexico), this Reposado is a testament to quality agaves and a surprisingly potent oak flavor. If you're a fan of that crunchy burnt sugar crust atop crème brûlée, this is the exact tequila for you. MSRP $90. Read Our Review.

This Week’s Spotlight

A Legal Battle Between Regulators and Independent Watchdogs Heats up Over Additives, First Amendment Rights and Transparency

The Additive-Free Alliance has hit back at a lawsuit accusing the organization of trademark infringement. It's the latest in a long-simmering dispute centered squarely on tequila additives and the lack thereof.
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Cocktail of the Week

Nueva Era

Thought to have been invented in 1937 by British bartender C.A. Tuck, the "20th Century" is about as retro a cocktail as it gets. Gin, chocolate liqueur and fortified wine combine for an antiquated mix of bright and bitter flavors that — we'd argue — was long overdue for a shake-up. That's exactly what Ilegal Mezcal did with its aptly named Nueva Era, which reimagines the recipe with a 21st-century attitude and more than enough agave punch to convert skeptics.

Ingredients

2 oz Ilegal Mezcal Joven
.75 oz Lemon Juice
.75 oz Creme de Cacao
.5 oz Lillet Blanc
Orange Twist, for garnish

Directions
1. Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Double strain into a coupe glass to remove any ice and solids. Garnish the drink with a twist of orange peel.

Cultural Corner: El Gallo

Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, El Gallo is where Mexican street food, West Coast vibes, and Brooklyn attitude collide. From house-made tortillas to vibrant tacos, smoky mezcal cocktails, and an ambiance straight out of a Baja dream, El Gallo brings you a taste of the border with a punch of NYC edge. Come for the tacos, stay for the playlist—and let the good times gallo.

Join El Gallo at the Arte Agave New York on September 12th as they bring their signature flavors to one of the city's most vibrant celebrations of Latin culture, agave spirits, and culinary creativity. Don’t miss it, get your tickets today!

Arte Agave Update

Introducing Our New Agave Educator!

If you've spent any time on our Instagram page over the past months, you've probably begun to notice a new face cropping up.

Today, we're proud to officially introduce Pedro Wolfe as our in-house agave educator! A journalist with a boundless love for tequila, mezcal and sotol, Pedro will be bringing a splash of liquor insight and history to our social media channels. Expect recommendations, investigations into the latest trends and a healthy splash of critical commentary about this wonderful spirit we all hold near and dear.

If you'd like to see what we're cooking up, be sure to follow Arte Agave on Instagram!