For the longest time, when we thought of tequila, we associated it with Mexico, but not anymore. Ever since Maya Pistola Agavepura launched in 2022, tequila has found a new home. Calling all tequila and craft spirit lovers, it’s time to raise your toast to a truly special moment! Fondly known as Pistola, this craft spirit brand just got two major wins at the prestigious Asian Spirits Masters 2025. They won a Gold for their Extra Añejo and a Silver for their Añejo.
Maya Pistola Agavepura Shines Bright At Asian Spirits Masters 2025
Pistola is not your average craft spirit. It’s Asia’s first premium-aged 100% agave spirit made from wild agave americana grown in the Chittoor region of Andhra Pradesh. Yes, not Mexico! It’s not the standard blue agave used in Mexican tequila, but Indian agave. Once distilled, the spirit is aged in virgin American oak and ex-bourbon casks in Goa. Without any artificial additives, the end spirit is complex, indulgent, and simply unlike anything else you have ever tasted.
The Asian Spirits Masters is hosted annually by The Spirits Business. It’s a respected global competition where the spirits are blind-tasted by a panel of international experts. This year was even special because they introduced a ‘Speciality Spirits’ category. And Pistola’s win here is simply impressive. This bold Indian spirit is making waves in a category that’s all about innovation and quality.
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A Lineup Of Exceptional Expressions
Maya Pistola Agavepura is simply redefining what aged agave spirits can be, especially beyond the borders of Mexico. If you haven’t tasted Pistola yet, there is no time better than the present. Each of its five expressions is unique and exceptional:
- The Joven is fresh and vibrant, perfect for making delicious cocktails.
- If you’re looking to indulge in a smooth sipping experience, the Reposado is mellow with short oak ageing.
- Aged in red wine casks for a pink hue, the Rosa comes with an elegant flavour.
- Aged longer, Añejo has depth, spice and, of course, character.
- Built for a slow sipping experience, Extra Añejo is all things rich and luxurious.
Founder Raksha Dhariwal sums it up perfectly and says, “From day one, our focus has been on building not just a product but a category — one that challenges conventional geographies of agave and expands what craft spirits from India can represent.” COO Kimberly Pereira adds, It’s an exciting time to be building a category from the ground up, and we’re committed
to shaping a space where Indian agave stands shoulder to shoulder with the best of global craft.”
Whether you are a tequila connoisseur, a craft spirits enthusiast, or looking to sip on something extra special, Maya Pistola Agavepura is just the thing you are looking for. Perfect for sipping neat or enjoying in a cocktail, Pistola is unique, exclusive, and unapologetically Indian.
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