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Sotol

Herbal desert spirit distilled from the desert spoon plant, not agave

Mexico Wine & spirit Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Made in Chihuahua, Durango and Coahuila from wild Dasylirion harvested in the sierra; Mexico gave sotol its own denomination of origin in 2002.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sotol?

Sotol is a wine & spirit from Mexico: herbal desert spirit distilled from the desert spoon plant, not agave. Made in Chihuahua, Durango and Coahuila from wild Dasylirion harvested in the sierra; Mexico gave sotol its own denomination of origin in 2002.

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vegetables

Cooked

distilled

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