The Agave Social Club

This is the second interview I did with Tesoro Azul as I was with them for a few days spanning Michoacan to Jalisco. In this part 2 of the interview I sat down with Jose Monroy Garcia as he shares his passion for the brand and for all things Michoacan. 

In this episode of The Agave Social Club Podcast, I sit down with Alejandro Warren Patterson of Tesoro Azul to explore the story behind the brand's rebirth and the vision driving its future. After spending several days with the Tesoro Azul team in both Michoacán and Jalisco, I had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the people, places, and traditions that have shaped the brand. Our conve...

In this special long-form conversation from The Agave Social Club, we sit down with David Rodríguez, master distiller of PATRÓN Tequila, alongside brand ambassador Roberto Núñez Moreno, to discuss the legacy of one of the world's most influential tequila brands. We explore David’s journey with PATRÓN, the craftsmanship and responsibility behind producing tequila at a global scale, and how the...

For this episode of The Agave Social Club , we sit down with legendary master distiller Julio Cova to discuss his incredible 40-year journey through the tequila industry, the evolution of modern tequila production, and what ultimately brought him out of retirement to partner with Dos Hombres Tequila. Julio shares stories from decades spent crafting tequila in Jalisco, the lessons he has learned th...

In this episode, we sit down with Allie Morris, Chief Marketing Officer of El Bandido Yankee Tequila—a brand that’s been making serious noise by blending authentic production methods with bold, modern storytelling. Allie takes us inside what it really means to build a tequila brand in today’s crowded market. From honoring traditional processes at a historic distillery to shaping a voice that reson...

In this episode of Agave Social Club , we sit down with JuanMa Trujillo, founder of Tequila Trujillo, to explore a story that starts long before tequila ever entered the picture. Coming from a family deeply rooted in the agave industry through agave nectar production, JuanMa brings a unique perspective to tequila—one that’s grounded in raw material, farming relationships, and a deep respect for th...

In this episode of Agave Social Club , we sit down with the team behind Point Blank Tequila , a brand that’s quickly making noise by combining tradition, transparency, and a bold vision for the future of agave spirits. Joining us are: Andrew Summerset – Founder & Owner  Zandra Gomez Santiago – Master Distiller  Aldo Garcia – Representing a legacy tequila family as the son of Don Jose Garcia  T...

Episode Description: What does it really take to bring a tequila brand to life? In this episode of The Agave Social Club , we sit down with Dheeraj Naidu, founder of Tequila Rimari, to unpack the journey from idea to bottle. From navigating the complexities of launching a new brand to building meaningful partnerships in Mexico, Dheeraj shares the realities behind the scenes—both the wins and the c...

In the tequila world, growth almost always comes with change. In this episode of The Agave Social Club Podcast,  we welcome back Steve Vera to talk about the next chapter of El Gran Legado de Vida. Since his last appearance on the show, the brand has gone through a major transition — moving production from Nom 1123 to Nom 1551. Steve joins us to share the real story behind that decision, the chall...

I recently had the honor to be a guest on the Light Bulb Moments Podcast with Phil Fornaro. We talk tequila and I get to share a little about my journey. Check out the Light Bulb Moments Podcast on Apple.

My first trip to Mexico of the year was with Codigo 1530. Join me as I recap my trip with this amazing brand. 

Let's get to know one of the best new brands out there. This is Alto Canto. I speak with Founder Daday Suarez and Master Distiller Juan Reyes as we discuss their high altitude authentic tequila. To purchase, you can go to  https://siptequila.com/search?q=alto+canto&type=product

I just got back from Mexico with my wife. We checked on a few projects, tasted a lot of amazing tequila and spent time with awesome friends. Are you looking to visit Mexico? I have some recommendations throughout the episode that you won't want to miss. If you want early access to my ASC projects, be sure to join the membership  https://www.theagavesocialclub.com/store/p/the-agave-social-club...

Brand new episode with Carreta De Oro. The brand has been around for a while but now under the leadership of Ronak, he's introducing it to a new audience. To learn more about the brand, check out  https://carretadeoro.com/

It's that time of the year again. The Fortaleza Winter Blend Press Trip. Join me for this special trip as I spent time at Fortaleza, Caballito Cerrero for a new project, and then on to Arandas to bottle my upcoming Siempre Conexiones project. 

Cofounders Todd Hummel and Iliana Partida of Elevacion 1250 join me to share their story. From Canada to Amatitan, Elevacion 1250 is authentic as it gets. Be sure to check out https://elevacion1250tequila.com/ to learn more and head over to https://siptequila.com/products/elevacion1250-blanco-rosa?pr_prod_strat=jac&pr_rec_id=8d628001a&pr_rec_pid=7939400695997&pr_ref_pid=7939400794301&a...

I had a chance to speak with Juan Pena who is behind Prolijo Mezcal, Tequila, and Tierra y Libertad Tequila. Three great brands with three great agave spirits. be sure to check out  https://www.prolijomezcal.com/   https://www.drinkprolijo.com/   https://www.drinktyl.com/

I had the honor to be a guest on Brad Niccum's show "Tasting Tequila with Brad" I hope you enjoy this candid conversation as Brad had great questions. Be sure to follow Brad Niccum on all platforms. https://tastingtequilawithbrad.com/

Join us for a great conversation with the guys from Loco Tequila. This is a brand that is going against the grain as they look to honor the history of authentic tequila and push the boundaries for the future. To learn more about the brand, you can go to  https://loco-tequila.com/

I just got back from Mexico two days ago and had an amazing trip. From Caballito Cerrero, driving the fields sipping Fortaleza Anejo with Guillermo, to spending the night at Enrique Fonsecas barrel house with over 12,000 barrels. This was a special trip. 

I speak with Sabor Y Cultura founder Luis Hernandez. You don't want to miss one of the best festivals around that also helps the community. To learn more, go to  https://www.saborevent.com/

One of my favorite episodes is with Billy Erickson from Fortaleza. Do you why Fortaleza is not called Los Abuelos in the US? Billy and I discuss it as well as hear the history of the brand. To learn more about the brand go to  https://tequilafortaleza.com/

I had the honor to speak to David Alan from PATRÓN Tequila about the brand’s history as well as their additive free tequila and commitment to transparency.  To learn more about PATRÓN Tequila, you can visit https://www.patrontequila.com/

Siempre founder and good friend Alex Lacroix joins me to catch us up on all things Siempre, including the special Exclusivo Blanco release created by me for and Sergio Cruz. I can't wait to share this release. 

Last year, I had the chance to be a guest on the Whiskey Tequila Fridays Podcast. If you want to hear more of my story and some of my thoughts on tequila, here's your chance. Be sure to check out their show.