The Agave Social Club

Don't miss this incredible ancestral and artisanal mezcal with founders Daniel Zavala and Alejandro Sixto. Be sure to check out  https://matasantamezcal.com/  to learn more and to purchase. 

I speak with founder of Cambio Tequila John Des Rosiers as he is the mastermind of this exceptional new tequila brand. Be sure to check out  https://cambiotequila.com/  to learn more and to purchase. 

My good friend Kobe Desmet returns to the show to share what he is up to as he embarks on his new journey with The PKGD Group. From G4 to Ultramundo, The PKGD Group is all about high quality producer owned agave spirits. To learn more you can go to https://pkgdgroup.com/

It is 2025 and The Agave Social Club Podcast is back. Have you had Lost Lore Tequila? This is one that needs to be on your radar. Made right with a great story to tell, Lost Lore has a bright future. To learn more you can go to  https://www.lostloretequila.com/   Looking to be an official member of the ASC, join here  https://www.theagavesocialclub.com/store/p/the-agave-social-club-membership

A big day as we celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast. It is an honor to have Lalo back on the show as we celebrate their new High Proof Blanco. To learn more about the brand, you can go to https://lalospirits.com/

The Guys from the Tactical Tequila Podcast had me on their show last month so I wanted to share some of our conversation. Be sure to check out there show wherever you listen to podcasts. 

I recently wrapped up a production project with the brand Yeyo. Come with me as I recap the trip. 

We speak with Christiane Maertens from Valor Tequila and The Gente Buena Foundation, and Kathy Gregoire from Pronatura as we hear about the work that they are doing to bring water to the community of San Pedro de Los Landeros.  Starting on September 30th, they are launching a campaign where they look to raise $100,000 for this water initiative. How can you help? Go to  https://gentebuenafoundation...

We are revisiting some of our most popular episodes like this one with Jake Lustig as we hear his story and how he got involved with NOM1146. Are you caught up?

I just got back from MX where I got to spend time with some amazing brands. The 2024 Winter Blend is almost here so let's talk about it.  Be sure to follow me on social media @agavesocialclub 

My buddies from Cazcanes join me to share an update on all that they have going on. A new XA will come out next year, just launched their rosa blanco with the rosa repo coming this fall all while scaling the brand. Be sure to check out https://www.cazcanes.com/ to learn more.

After the passing of his father, Thomas Hristov continues the legacy and passion that Romeo Hristov created with Chisholm Trail Crafts glasses. It's been 5 years and an education that you won't find at any business school. CTC glasses are beautiful and should be in your collection for sipping your agave spirits. To learn more you can visit,  https://www.chisholmtrailcrafts.com/ A big tha...

Chad and Cristina Allen come back on the show to discuss their journey with their single barrel program as well as the Agave Social Club Single Barrel Collaboration. They also drop some big news for what's coming in the future. A big thanks to Kegnbottle.com for supporting this single barrel collaboration at retail. 

I speak with Alma Del Jaguar founder McCauley Williams as we discuss everything from Jaguars, to distillation, to Barrel maturation.  I also had a chance to try their new High Proof Blanco Nocturna which you can preorder here  https://www.almadeljaguar.com/tequilas

I speak with John Melvin from the Good Juice Festival and Montagave Tequila as we discuss all things Good Juice. To learn more about Montagave you can go to  https://montagave.com .

Changing it up a bit as I had the chance to be a guest on Jay Baers new show The Spirit Guides. Jay is giving a behind-the-scenes look into how ordinary people turned their passion for the spirit industry into something much larger. I had a great time sharing a little about my journey and I hope you enjoy it as well. Be sure to check out the Spirit Guides on all podcast platforms.  

I speak with the co-founders of El Negocio Tequila. This is a newer brand coming out of NOM1123 and worth your attention. We discuss the marriage between their exceptional tequila and their 100 Pt French Oak wine barrels that they use for aging. To purchase, be sure to visit  https://www.elnegociotequila.com/

Join me as I was recently in MX with two amazing brands. Lots of content to release but I want to bring you along on some of these special moments. 

New Brand Alert!!! Tierra De Ensueno is a new collaboration from Sergio Cruz and Oscar Vazquez and it is a must try. This will be hitting shelves any day now. Be sure to  https://ensueno-tequila.com/  to sign up for their mailing list and be notified as to when you can purchase a bottle. @ensueno.tequila. 

I speak with Founder of Mission 1530 Jason Krasno as he shares why he started Mission 1530 and how he is set on raising money for the tequila industry and the Bat Friendly Program. Be sure to check out  https://www.batfriendly.org/  to learn more about the program. 

Founder Pete Kelly joins me to give an update on the fast growing Insolito Tequila as well as share their brand new Extra Anejo. Go to  https://www.insolitotequila.com/  to preorder their XA that will release in early March. 

I just got back from a quick yet amazing trip with Cazcanes Tequila. Come along for the ride as I recap the weekend.  Be sure to check out  https://www.cazcanes.com/  to learn more about the brand. Follow me on IG @agavesocialclub to see more footage from the trip. 

I speak with Chief Growth Officer Jim Ruane from Cierto Tequila. Cierto is targeting the high end luxury market and has amassed over 800 awards. Made by Enrique Fonseca and Sergio Mendoza at the highly respected NOM1146 La Tequilena Distillery. To learn more about Cierto you can go to  https://cierto.com/

I speak with Experience Agave Founder and Author Clayton Szczech about all things tequila as we hear his story and dive into his new book. Be sure to purchase "A Field Guide To Tequila" here  https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Tequila-Where-Taste/dp/1648291481/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1K4OHGX827I4&keywords=a+field+guide+to+tequila&qid=1699998621&sprefix=a+field+guide+to+tequila%2Caps%...

Join us as we hear the story of Number Juan Tequila. You can learn more about the brand by going to  https://numberjuantequila.com/  Be sure to follow me on social media @agavesocialclub for more tequila and agave content daily.