California Agave Symposium 2026: A Global Exchange Takes Root in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara set the stage for an unforgettable California Agave Symposium—two days that felt less like a conference and more like a true meeting of minds from across the global agave community. From the opening gatherings to the final conversations, the event brought together growers, distillers, researchers, and industry leaders from around the world—all focused on one thing: shaping what California agave can become. From Field to Conversation The experience began out in the field, where attendees stepped onto working agave properties like Rancho del Sol to see firsthand how this crop is taking root in California. These early moments
Update on AB 2606 — California Agave Commission Bill
The 2025 Symposium wasn’t just the largest yet—it was also the most forward-looking, blending science, market insights, and community voices to chart a clear course for California’s agave industry.
Craft Spirits Conference celebrates craftsmanship and innovation
The San Antonio conference celebrated craftsmanship and innovation across the spirits industry, and reaffirmed ADI as a hub where tradition, experimentation, and global recognition converge to shape the future of craft distilling.
California Agave Symposium 2025: The biggest and best yet
The 2025 Symposium wasn’t just the largest yet—it was also the most forward-looking, blending science, market insights, and community voices to chart a clear course for California’s agave industry.
California Agave Assembly Bill 2606 Passes
AB2606 does not create a Commission; it simply provides a framework for one if agave growers and distillers vote to approve it in the future.
