Life's too short for just one agave.
So here are 40 in a deck of playing cards.
Gift it or keep it.

The Discovery Deck is a deck of playing cards that introduces 40 kinds of mezcal and the agaves behind them. About 85% of mezcal is made from a single agave, espadín. It's a great place to start, but there's a lot more to taste.

Each agave card gives its local and species name, a memorable nickname, and a flavor compass for smoke, agave and fermentation. A QR code on the box opens our online directory: where each agave grows and who's bottling it. And it's still a proper deck of cards, so deal a hand while you pour.

Gift it to the friend who always orders espadín. Or keep it. $29.99 with free US shipping. Pre-orders ship from November 30, in time for Christmas.