Tequila fans are in luck, Añejo Philly in Northern Liberties is once again throwing an event chock full of the spirit with their bi-annual “For the Love of Philly Agave Tasting Party.”
Now known as the venue’s largest event of the year, in 2024, the party will be taking place on Monday, March 11, from 7 to 10 p.m. and will feature 70+ rare expressions unique to the region.
“For the Love of Agave is our annual signature event that lets us celebrate what we are most passionate about with our community,” said Añejo General Manager Jessica Simms in a statement.
“The tasting celebration is a fun opportunity to celebrate and sample an array of agave spirits and bring together our local community with something for novices and newbies to experts and aficionados. After selling out the winter event earlier this year in record time, we decided to expand and add a [new] event with even more producers and expressions to try. We are excited to see this signature event grow – and to offer one of the most in-depth tequila and mezcal events in the region.”
The event will feature the samples, and Philadelphians will also be able to learn from experts and brand ambassadors about the production process and techniques of each spirit. Specialty cocktails will be offered throughout the night at a discounted price, plus both guacamole and salsa stations will be complimentary along with a taco station boasting some of Añejo signature favorites (chicken, pork and cauliflower) created by Chef Ricardo Camacho.
Along with the food, all expressions of tequila and mezcal samples are included in the price of the ticket ($65). Brands at the tasting party will include Granja, Vago, Ghost, Tres Agaves, Cantera Negra, Mezonte, Casa Noble, Montelobos, Cabo Wabo and more. Cocktails for the night will span the Arrette blanco ranch water with topo chico, Libelula Joven Paloma with jarritos grapefruit and the Sweet Heat N/A cocktail with jalapeno, peach and lime.
“Whether you are a seasoned pro looking for that new favorite agave spirit to sip on, or a newbie trying to get back into the agave spirit world since that last bad hangover from college, we got you covered,” Simms finished. “Each time we do this we get larger and larger, and it is so much fun seeing regulars come back along with newbies. It’s one of my personal favorite nights of the year.”
For those not imbibing, beers, sodas and topo chico sparkling water will also be available to purchase. And as the release notes, during the night there will be door prizes, with a portion of proceeds being donated to help a local charity, Dream Philadelphia. Their work focuses on “doors of opportunity” by bringing people together across racial, social, and partisan lines to create a future with freedom, dignity and opportunity for all.
For tickets and more information on Añejo Philly (1001 N 2nd St.) and the For the Love of Philly Agave Tasting Party, visit anejophilly.com
