Artisanal Agave Tour
Vintegrity is proud to carry dozens of world-class agave spirits in its portfolio. This meticulously curated selection brings top-quality additive-free tequilas and mezcals to restaurants and retailers across Kansas and Missouri. Vintegrity’s dedication to quality and authenticity shines through each brand offered – from smooth, complex tequilas to richly layered mezcals, crafted by master distillers who honor the heritage and techniques behind these celebrated spirits.
Throughout the year, Vintegrity hosts a variety of tasting events to give their customers the opportunity to test new wines and spirits and learn the incredible stories behind them. The most recent event, the Artisanal Agave Tour KC and St. Louis, was a huge hit, with attendees tasting some of the best additive-free tequilas and mezcals on the market today! Make sure to follow Vintegrity on Facebook and Instagram for updates on any upcoming events, and continue reading as we feature a few of our Additive-Free Artisanal Agave brands.
For more details on our entire line of Additive-Free Agave brands, contact your Vintegrity representative or send the team a message online!
In the world of agave spirits, small-batch tequila and mezcal producers stand out for their commitment to preserving tradition and craftsmanship. Every detail, from the harvesting of agave to distilling and bottling it, is meticulously monitored by these artisanal producers. For those seeking a truly unique drinking experience, additive free agave spirits offer immense depth, complexity, and character.
Vintegrity is proud to partner with several Artisanal Agave producers, allowing us to offer customers utterly unique and authentic agave expressions. Read on to learn more about some of the small-batch brands featured in Vintegrity’s portfolio.
Yéyo Tequila
Yéyo Tequila is a collaboration between founder Jon Bullinger, distillery owner Sergio Vivanco, and master distiller Sergio Cruz who, through a lengthy process of crafting and tasting, created Yéyo. Each batch is produced from single-estate, 100% Blue Weber agave, slowly roasted to perfection and fermented with champagne yeast for a bright, consistent bright flavor. The fermentation process takes place as classical music plays for 190 hours, infusing the air itself with care and tradition that finds its way into the finished spirit.
Yéyo offers both Blanco and high-proof Blanco tequilas, as well as Blanco-Reposado blends that are enhanced by aging in either ex-cider or ex-wine casks.
Tapatio
Tapatio is one of the tequila world’s most respected traditional brands. For over 18 years, Tapatio has produced authentic tequila through time-honored methods, including the slow cooking of hand-harvested agave and a reliance on natural fermentation only. The distillery, La Alteña, sold its first bottle of Tapatio in 1941 under the direction of the famous Don Felipe Camarena. La Alteña is still owned by the Camarena family, who continue to uphold its commitment to quality over quantity.
Lagrimas Tequila
Lagrimas is a unique tequila brand in that its purpose is to highlight the unique terroir of its tequilas. Each vintage comes from a single estate, an approach that allows the brand to showcase the complexity that can be achieved with Blue Weber agave. The brand partners with the Rosales family of Cascahuin to produce its tequilas. Lagrimas’ newest release, El Sabino Plata 2023, is crafted from agave harvested from a high-elevation ranch near the UNESCO site Teuchitlan. This tequila is defined by a buttery mouthfeel and aromas of fresh mint, lemon tea, eucalyptus, and citrus, with flavors of oregano, cooked agave, and fresh herbs.
Mezcal Vago
Mezcal Vago, located in Oaxaca, celebrates and elevates not only mezcal but the craftsmen who make it. Each mezcal produced by Mezcal Vago sports a specifically colored label to identify which mezcalero produced it. The labels, themselves made from agave fibers, list the full production details of the mezcal, a commitment to transparency that tells customers exactly how and where their mezcal was made and ensures the authenticity in every bottle.
Agave de Cortes
Agave de Cortes stands out as one of the rare 100% Oaxacan-owned mezcal producers, a true testament to the region’s rich cultural and artisanal heritage. Currently operated by the sixth generation of the Cortes family, one of Oaxaca’s oldest and most respected mezcal-producing clans, the brand’s legacy dates back centuries. The mezcal is made from Espadin agave that is hand-harvested from the valley floors of Valles Centrales. What sets Agave de Cortes apart is the family’s unwavering commitment to traditional, non-mechanized production methods, passed down through generations.
