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Meximodo in Metuchen, New Jersey, now holds the record for most agave spirits.
A lot of Mexican restaurants and bars brag about their tequila and mezcal collections, but only one can say it holds the Guinness World Record for most varieties of agave spirits: Meximodo in Metuchen, New Jersey. The restaurant, which has 1,033 hand-selected bottles of agave spirits, was officially recognized by Guinness on July 24, National Tequila Day.
“As we built our tequila and mezcal list for Meximodo and saw the number of bottles increasing exponentially, we realized that we had the potential for a world record, and we submitted an Official Attempt to verify what we knew in our hearts,” said Saurabh Abrol, owner of Le Malt Hospitality Group, which owns Meximodo. “It was a thrill to have that Guinness World Records certificate in our hands!”
In a press statement, the restaurant explained that their giant list of tequilas and mezcals was not merely a result of accumulation, but the product of thoughtful curation. The list is organized like a library — categorized and cross-referenced by brand, by expression, by region, and by specific tasting notes. The list includes large brand offerings and small, family-owned artisanal brands.
Guided by their Chef Antonio Carballo, a native of Puerto Vallarta, the Meximodo team traveled to Mexico to experience the region where tequila originates. Exploring the country allowed them to tour local villages and encounter rare small batch tequila and mezcal producers unknown to U.S. distributors; these new friendships expanded their knowledge and the list.
As they saw the sheer size and deep quality of the list, the Meximodo team realized that they were positioned to secure the record for the most tequilas and mezcals at a single licensed enterprise.
Mackenzie Berry, head of consultancy services for Guinness World Records America, explained that the organization searched for other bars and restaurants with long agave lists: “Our research found several global contenders for this title, but Meximodo proved with absolute certainty that they have the most tequilas and mezcals at a bar-restaurant in the world, and we’re pleased that our official judge confirmed this record and was able to award the certificate on National Tequila Day.”
The presentation of the Guinness World Record certificate kicked off a 1,000 Agaves Party, a celebration for Meximodo staff and their guests.
“We’re beyond excited to share this World Record with our New Jersey community, along with the entire world,” said TJ Pingitore, SVP of strategic development. “As Guinness World Records says, it’s officially amazing!”
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