Our Services

Certifications

 

The advisory board of the Degave™ Organization defines and upholds an elevated set of standards among independent craft spirit professionals, and offers certifications in the field of premium and ultra premium American agave spirits of which are equivalent to the well-established credentials for Scotch Whisky.

Prior to the founding of the Degave™ Organization, there had been no US education and certification body or program dedicated to the wider beverage category of American Agave Spirits—the finest of all spirits. In addition, we evaluate component supply chains and production practices for ethical sourcing and fair trade practices.

Category & Name

 

Degave™ is sold in three distinct premium or ultra premium categories: Silver Degave™, Amber Degave™ and Extra Degave™. The mission of The Degave™ Organization is to drive the best possible business environment to produce the finest American Agave Spirit.

Marketing & Promotion

 

The Degave™ Organization exists to promote and protect the spirit category of Degave™ and the artisans who distill and produce it. We have a passion for American agave spirit and we care deeply about our members' interests. We work to create the best possible business environment so that all Degave™ Organization members, small and large, can grow their business and reach their full potential.

Member Benefits

 

By becoming a member you can:

  • Open new sales revenue in the Degave™ category - expand your labels with your brand of Degave™ spirit

  • Receive category support through the expertise, experience and advice of our advisory board

  • Participate in issues that affect your individual businesses, the Degave category and the American agave spirit industry

  • Gain invaluable opportunities to network, develop policy and share best practice from our online events

  • Access research data and a range of services, advice and guidance applicable to the Degave™ category

  • Receive assistance with labeling, regulatory, TTB, packaging and branding

Quality Control

 

U.S. laws state that Degave™ can only be produced in the United States.

Degave™ must be made of only water and blue agave plant, be mashed, fermented, distilled to no more than 80% ABV (160 U.S. proof), and be bottled at no less than 40% ABV (80 U.S. proof). The Degave™ Organization certification body evaluates component supply chains and production practices for ethical sourcing and fair trade practices.

Degave™ is in the process of being recognized as a United States Denomination of Origin (D.O.) product.