Agave, a succulent native to hot, arid regions, is a shapeshifter of sorts. It’s best known for tequila and mezcal, but it ...

Waikulu Distillery owner Paul Turner stands in a Makawao field of blue agave plants Wednesday morning while describing the process of farming and distilling his premium agave spirit on Maui.

What does one do after founding one of the most successful tequila brands, virtually creating the premium tequila category in America, and then selling it to Bacardi for more than $5 billion?