FAQs
PRODUCT FAQs
What is Almave?
Almave is the first super-premium non-alcoholic Blue Agave spirit, made in Mexico, closely following traditional tequila distillation techniques.
What is Blue Agave?
Agave tequilana or Blue Agave is the only agave plant cultivated, grown and harvested specifically for tequila production.
Is Almave a tequila?
Almave follows a similar process to tequila, however, we skip the fermentation process in which distillate becomes alcohol. Almave allows you to experience the most authentic taste and quality of Blue Agave, without the alcohol.
How do I drink Almave?
Drink Almave like you would tequila or mezcal. Best sipped on ice or mixed in place of any traditional tequila cocktail. Discover more recipes on our cocktails page
What does Almave Ámbar taste like?
Almave Ámbar has notes of brown sugar, toasted wood and allspice with subtle hints of cacao
Balanced with agave, acidity, subtle sharpness and a touch of bitterness. Try it on ice, or in a delicious Old Fashioned of Carajillo cocktail
What does Almave Blanco taste like?
Almave Blanco is the purest expression of blue agave, with balanced sweet notes, grassy vegetal notes and a touch of acidity perfect for a margarita, paloma, or your favorite tequila cocktail.
Does Almave contain alcohol?
Almave is a <0.5% ABV non-alcoholic spirit.
Can I drink Almave if I'm pregnant?
Please check with your doctor if you have questions or concerns about drinking Almave.
Is Almave vegan?
Yes.
What does Almave mean?
"Alma" is the Spanish word for "Soul." Our founder Sir Lewis Hamilton wanted to honor the soul of tequila, which is Blue Agave.
How is Almave different from other non-alcoholic spirits?
Almave is the only non-alcoholic spirit made following the same authentic ingredients and processes as tequila. Almave is handcrafted with blue agave harvested and distilled in Jalisco, Mexico. Drawing on over 20 years of tequila-making experience, our Master Distiller artfully created an authentic, complex, and nuanced spirit that honors traditional processes and offers a genuine experience without alcohol.
How is Almave made?
Almave closely follows the traditional process of tequila making in Jalisco, Mexico with authentic blue agave piñas. However, we skip the fermentation process and distill the spirit- with a twist. Our proprietary process helps us capture the complexity and delicate aromas and flavors from freshly milled agave.
What ingredients are in Almave Ámbar?
Almave Ámbar contains blue agave hydrolate, water, concentrated blue agave extract, glycerol, agave syrup, apple cider vinegar, French oak hydrolate, natural aromas, citric acid, malic acid, oak tannins, salt, natural glycolipid
How long does a bottle of Almave last?
Once open, store in cool and dry place. Your bottle of Almave should last 30 days. Do not store in freezer.
FAQs ABOUT YOUR ONLINE ORDER
When will my Almave ship?
Almave orders normally are fulfilled within 24 hours when placed prior to 12PM EST. After that time, it may take 48 hours to fulfill your order.
During Peak seasons such as Black Friday, holidays, product or merch drops, it may take longer for us to fulfill your order due to the order volume though we try to reduce that wait time as much as possible.
Delivery dates cannot be guaranteed due to carrier delays or unforeseeable events, such as inclement weather.
When can I expect my order?
For all US orders, picking and packing times are delineated in "When will my Almave ship?" questions. From that point it can take 4-7 business days for standard orders to get to you. For Express orders, it should take 2 business days.
For international orders timelines may be longer due to the logistics and import regulations and teams in your countries though we do our best through our partner FlavorCloud to get orders to you as fast as possible.
Please note all times are estimates provided by shipping companies and not confirmed delivery dates.
What are you end of year end cut off dates?
For the Christmas holiday we recommend placing ground shipping orders prior to 12/12 and Express shipping prior to 12/18.
Where do you ship?
Almave current ships to the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. Shipping costs (in USD) are $5 for the US, $10 for Canada, and $15 for all other countries.
UK orders ship from the UK distribution Center. All other orders currently ship from our US distribution center. We are working to add more points of distribution in the future.
What is your return policy?
Due to health and safety reasons, we’re currently not accepting any returns or offering refunds. That said, we want you to love your product. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at help@almave.com
I have more questions about my order
We'd be happy to help you resolve any questions you have regarding your order. Please email us at help@almave.com
PARTNERSHIPS AND WHOLESALE INQUIRIES
How can I carry Almave in my restaurant, bar, or store?
If you’d like to stock Almave, you can place a wholesale order via our partners airgoods.
If you have further questions, contact us at sales@almave.com
Will you partner with me?
We are always looking for ways to partner with people, brands, and publications. For any partnership request please email us at press@almave.com
