ALL ABOUT AGAVE

The Mexican desert plant is the secret to some of our favourite summer spirits.

818 Tequila Blanco

LCBO 25136,

$74.95

The appeal of Kendall Jenner’s much-talkedabout tequila goes beyond its celebrity affiliation. Ageing in French oak barrels imparts a hint of vanilla to this crisp blanco.

Mezcal Agua Santa Destilado con Pechuga

LCBO 24910, $99.95 This rare mezcal style from a female-owned brand and Oaxacan producer is distilled three times with local fruits, spices and turkey breast (the latter is hung inside the still), to give it a subtle smoky flavour.