The unusually vigorous Agave tequilana ‘Weber Azul’ is by far the most popular variety for tequila production. Among the best desert plants, there are also many other species and varieties ...

What started as a 5- to 6-acre property overgrown with cane grass in 2008 is now a thriving Maui-based farm of agave tequilana (blue agave) plants, which have the appearance of aloe vera succulents.

It is still made from fermented agave, specifically a species of the plant called Agave Tequilana Weber Azul, or Weber's Blue agave, which has a sweeter flavor profile than other varieties.