‘Sotol’ is both the name of our unique spirit and the plant we make it from. The sotol plant is not an agave but a distinct and separate species. Which means Desert Door is not in fact a tequila. So, If we’re not a tequila what are we? Imagine if tequila had a smoother, more sustainable cousin - that’s Desert Door.

Origin Story

Desert Door was born in the West Texas desert where our founders, three military veterans, first encountered the sotol plant. Sotol was used by indigenous residents for everything from tools, clothing and food to fermented drink. During Prohibition, enterprising Texans moonshined sotol. Inspired by the rich 10,000-year history, the three set out to bring this unique wild spirit and its story back to prominence. 

SUSTAINABILITY

Our commitment to sustainability begins with the way we harvest - continuing to honor the deep-rooted traditions of sustainable foraging, all of the sotol plants we use are wild harvested in the West Texas desert. We carefully select them at their peak without using water, fertilizers, or pesticides, ensuring minimal impact on the environment.

Tasting Notes

While it’s not an agave spirit, our Desert Door Original Sotol is a lot like a premium tequila on the nose, with bright notes of vanilla and green grass. Here the similarities end - tasting reveals flavors like toffee, mint, and orange zest. The finish is custard-smooth - smoother than tequila - with subtle hints of sage.

How to enjoy Desert Door

Desert Door Original Sotol is great for mixing in cocktails and can be substituted for clear spirits in most recipes. It can also be enjoyed neat or over an ice cube.