Waikulu Distillery owner Paul Turner stands in a Makawao field of blue agave plants Wednesday morning ... Turner said that the alcohol, which is “smooth” with “a lot of character,” is ...

Tequila, North America’s oldest spirit, traces its roots all the way back to the 16th century, when indigenous people began producing a fermented beverage from the agave plant known as pulque.

Most agave plants are created through asexual reproduction ... the aroma is more similar to an añejo but softer and lighter. The taste is smooth and bright, with notes of cinnamon and caramel.