Terry Knight's agave adventure started 20 years ago when he bought seeds from a friend. His plantation of Weber's blue agave tequilana is the only plant stock and plantation in New Zealand. Knight has named his unique tequila "TeKiwi 100% Blue Agave Spirit" because the Mexican government owns the word "Tequila" outright. Despite a hefty price tag of $1000, sales of the TeKiwi tequilana spirit, that comes in a Höglund hand blown glass bottle, are ticking over nicely. The next major agave tequilana harvest is due to take place in about three years' time.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 09, 2021 23:37 UTC