How Barrel RM Helped Ameragave Develop an Additive-Free, Award-Winning Agave Spirit

Traditional aging made that goal nearly impossible. Long timelines, high costs, and inconsistent results would have slowed the brand’s launch for years. So Ameragave partnered with Barrel RM, bringing scientific precision and advanced blending expertise to the challenge.

A Technical Approach to Aging, Without the Wait

Traditional aging made that goal nearly impossible. Long timelines, high costs, and inconsistent results would have slowed the brand’s launch for years. So Ameragave partnered with Barrel RM, bringing scientific precision and advanced blending expertise to the challenge.

Barrel RM began by exploring a library of hundreds of agave base expressions, mapping flavor families and identifying profiles with the highest maturation potential. Through an intensive series of tastings and controlled blending trials—147 iterations in total—the team refined Ameragave’s ideal profile.

Using Barrel RM’s controlled maturation process, focused on the interaction of wood, water, oxygen, and time, Ameragave achieved:

Natural oak character and depth

A smooth, rounded mouthfeel

A clean, long finish

Zero additives—meeting the founders’ strict quality standards

The Results: Silver & Gold Expressions in Under a Year

With Barrel RM’s development support, Ameragave launched its Silver and Gold expressions in less than 12 months. Both quickly earned top accolades, including Double Gold and Best-in-Class awards from global spirits competitions.

“Barrel RM let us do the impossible.”

“Barrel RM let us launch additive-free Ameragave without sacrificing flavor or quality.”
— Brett & Holly Beckett, Founders

By blending craftsmanship with science, Ameragave and Barrel RM created a premium agave spirit that feels aged, refined, and truly distinctive—without relying on traditional years-long aging.