Islifearecipe's Full Review of Singapore's 1st Agave Festival at Chimichanga Vivocity
The event is now over and the Islifearecipe crew took one for the Team, AKA you folks. When I say took one for the Team, what I actually mean is, I sunk about two bottles of tequila on your behalf so I could write up this monster of a review of Singapore’s First Agave Festival, held at our BFF’s Chimichanga VivoCity. ENJOY!!!
Singapore, 17 September 2025 — Chimichanga presents the inaugural Agave Festival Singapore 2025, happening on 27 September, 2PM to 5:30PM at Chimichanga VivoCity. This one-day festival is Singapore’s first dedicated celebration of agave spirits, spotlighting tequila, mezcal, cocuy, and more.
Supported by the Embassies of Mexico and Venezuela in Singapore, alongside the Mexico–Singapore Chamber of Commerce, the festival will showcase agave’s heritage, diversity, and craftsmanship with tastings, cocktails, food, and expert talks.
Festival Highlights
- Taste and discover over 30 types of agave spirits, including Na’Guará Cocuy de Penca, La Cofradía, Don Ramón, Machetazo, and more.
• Sip on Margaritas and other agave-inspired cocktails, with six unique flavours including Flores de Verano and Cocuy del Trópico, among others.
• Enjoy curated bites inspired by Mexico Floreand Venezuela, including Passion Fruit Tres Leches and Ceviche de Pescado.
• Join guided tastings and talks led by industry experts.
A Historic First: Cocuy Arrives in Asia
The festival will debut Cocuy, a rare artisanal spirit from Lara State, produced by Na’Guará Cocuy, a fourth-generation family distillery rooted in indigenous South American tradition. Made from the wild green agave plant (Agave cocui Trelease), Cocuy is 100% agave and free from preservatives.
To mark its debut, Chimichanga x Na’Guará Cocuy will release a special SG60 edition: just 60 bottles in hand-blown glass, available exclusively at Chimichanga.
“It is with immense pride and heartfelt emotion that I witness this milestone moment;
the arrival, for the very first time in the history of Asia, of the emblematic Venezuelan
spirit known as Cocuy. This achievement has been made possible through the
inspiring collaboration between our Embassy in Singapore and the vibrant team of
Chimichanga, whose visionary team, represented Singapore at the 1st International Congress of Entrepreneurs held in Caracas in April 2025,” said Jessica María López Piña, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Singapore.
Tickets & Inclusions
Pre-sale: $68 (single) | $120 (pair)
Door: $80 (single)
Tickets: agavefestsingapore.eventbrite.sg
Each ticket includes:
3 hours unlimited agave spirits tasting
3 hours unlimited margaritas and other agave-inspired cocktails
A $39 agave bottle voucher
A $10 food voucher
Featuring Esteemed Brands
The festival will showcase a curated line-up of brands, including Na’Guará Cocuy de Penca, La Cofradia, Don Ramón, Phrases, Loca Loka, Patron, Mala Idea Mezcal, Motel Mezcal, Machetazo and more.
About Agave
Agave is a resilient succulent native to Mexico, prized for its piña (heart) that’s rich in natural sugars used to produce tequila and mezcal. With over 200 species, it takes 7–15 years to mature and is traditionally harvested by hand. Beyond spirits, agave is used for nectar and fibres, carrying deep cultural significance as a symbol of resilience and abundance in Mexico.
About Cocuy
Cocuy is more than a drink; it is a living expression of Venezuela’s indigenous heritage. Made from Agave cocui trelease (scientific name), a succulent native that takes 10 years to be mature to the semi-arid regions of Lara and Falcón, this spirit reflects the resilience of the people and land that birthed it. For generations, local communities have harvested, smoked, and distilled agave using time honoured methods, creating a drink 100% organic, that is deeply tied to their rituals and way of life.
Considered Venezuela’ national cultural patrimony, cocuy is a spirit, similar to tequila and mezcal but with a smooth, herbaceous, and less smoky flavour, and it is produced in small, artisanal batches.
About Tequila and Mezcal
Tequila and mezcal share the same origins but differ in production and regional rules. Tequila is a type of mezcal, made only from Blue Weber agave and produced in Jalisco and a handful of designated regions. Mezcal, by contrast, can be crafted from over 30 agave varieties, with Espadín the most common, and is traditionally cooked in underground pit ovens- a process that gives it its smoky depth. Tequila, baked in above-ground ovens, typically carries a cleaner, brighter profile.