The Agave Social Club

This week we feature the amazing Don Fulano and co-creator Sergio Mendoza.  Join us as we discuss what makes El Tequilena NOM1146 so special and taste through the entire Don Fulano lineup.  Don Fulano will be launching this week at  https://siptequila.com so make sure to check the site for once it's available.  To learn more about Don Fulano, you can go to  https://www.donfulano.com/

I was invited by Fortaleza for a press trip to come and try the brand new, yet to be released WB2022. This is the recap of a very special trip. Keep your eyes open  as it will start to hit the market in a few months. A special thanks to the Fortaleza team for the invitation. To learn more about Fortaleza, visit  https://tequilafortaleza.com/ .  As always, a huge thanks to the sponsor of the show ...

On this episode, I speak with National Mixologist and Corporate Trainer Collin De Laval from Codigo 1530. Some big names involved with this brand but this is a tequila that goes back generations from Amatitan. We taste through their expressions as well as their new Mezcals.  To learn more you can go to  https://codigo1530.com . To purchase, you can check out my good friends at  https://siptequila....

On this episode we dive into the beauty of Mezcal and Michoacan with La Luna Mezcal. Founder Salvador Picazo Chavez better known as Chava shares his story as he celebrates Michoacan and authentic mezcal. To purchase La Luna you can use my affiliate link here  https://siptequila.com/?ref=Agavesocialclub&utm_source=affiliate and to learn more about La Luna, you can check out their website which...

To celebrate episode 50 of The Agave Social Club Podcast, I spoke with Emmy Award winning Directors Nick Kovacic and Matt Riggieri from the film Agave: The Spirit of a Nation. This documentary follows three individuals who are masters of their craft as they share their stories of Tequila and Mezcal and the journey that this amazing plant has led them on. You can go to  https://agave.film/ to find...

I am speaking with Top Chef finalist Dave Martin and his brand new cookbook The Tequila Diet. Dave has a passion for life, travel, and all things Mexico. He partnered up with El Baston Del Rey for a Tequila infused cookbook filled with authentic Mexican dishes that you can cook in the comfort of your own kitchen. To order your copy of this fantastic cookbook click here,  https://www.amazon.com/Teq...

I speak with Pedro Camarena, the creator of Tequila Primo 1861. Pedro partnered with family member Felipe Camarena as he is honoring his Great Great Grandfather Pedro Camarena Ramirez who founded the first tequila distillery in Arandas.  To learn more about Tequila Primo, go to  https://www.tequilaprimo.com/ and if you want to purchase it, you can go to  https://siptequila.com/products/primo-1861-...

I speak with Luis Torres,  one of the creators of Tequila General Gorostieta as he brings the story of the General back to life. We taste through their blanco and Joven as well as the production process as both expressions are now coming out of NOM1414. To learn more about the brand, check  out  https://www.tequilagg.us/  where you can purchase it. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel The Ag...

I invited Ocho's Global Ambassador Jesse Estes back on the show as we talk about their single barrel program as well as discuss the brand new highly sought after Ocho Puntas. This is their first over proofed Tequila Blanco known as The Puntas. Tune in to find out what makes this release so special. To learn more about Tequila Ocho, you can go to https://ochotequila.com   You can also learn mo...

I speak with John and Lucie Melvin, the creators of Montagave Tequila. This isn't your average Tequila Blanco, rested 29 days in Bordeaux  French Oak barrels to bring in Lucie's heritage from France. Made at NOM1123 at the Cascahuin distillery, this tequila is a must for your collection. To learn more about the brand and to purchase a bottle, go to https://montagave.com . Be sure to foll...

Join me as I speak with the ever brilliant and passionate Sophie Decobecq as we hear her journey to agave as well as learn about fermentation.  To learn more about Calle 23, you can visit  https://www.tequilacalle23.com . A big thanks to our sponsor  https://siptequila.com . For questions or inquiries about the show, you can reach out to me at theagavesocialclub@gmail.com.

I recently returned from Mexico and wanted to share with you my journey as we continue to share the beautiful story of tequila and all of the wonderful people that I have met along the way.  Please let me know if you have any questions about my trip. A big thanks to  https://siptequila.com/  for being the sponsor of the show. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel The Agave Social Club as I wi...

I had the honor to speak with my buddy Guillermo Erickson Sauza. Guillermo is a 5th generation member of the Sauza family. Here the story of how he brought back this small distillery in 2000 and is now making some of the best tequila around. To learn more about the brand, you can go to  https://tequilafortaleza.com/ . To purchase Fortaleza, you can go to  https://siptequila.com/?ref=Agavesocialclu...

On this episode, I speak with the creator of Crotalo Tequila, Mark Carlston. This is a passion project through and through. We hear about how it all started as well as all the unique techniques that sets Crotalo apart. To learn more, you can go to  https://www.crotalotequila.co/ If you want to get your hands on the limited Holiday Wine Cellar XA you can go to  https://holidaywinecellar.com/holiday...

I had the opportunity to speak with one of the most influential mixologists in the world, Jeffrey Morgenthaler. We hear about how he got started with bartending, discuss his best selling books, as well as talk about how to make a great cocktail. Be sure to check out  https://jeffreymorgenthaler.com/ to read his blog, learn great cocktail recipes, and purchase one of his books. You can follow him o...

I speak with my friend Jake Lustig who over the years, has helped created some incredible tequila brands. He has built a special bond with tequila legend Enrique Fonseca and together, have launched multiple projects. On this episode, we discuss the Tequilena Distillery and what sets it apart. To learn more about the brands we discuss coming out of NOM1146, you can visit  https://haas-brothers.com/...

On this episode, I speak with Vinny Estrada and JP Diz from The Tequila Partners. They help new brands navigate the ups and downs of turning your agave dream into a reality as well as a handful of services for existing brands. To learn more about what they do, visit https://tequilapartners.com .  A big thanks to Sip Tequila for sponsoring this episode. You can order amazing brands shipped safely t...

I speak with Alberto Partida as we discuss his first batch of tequila at age 12, college in France and how he is honoring his Grandfather with Don Reserva De Don Alberto. We also talk about his brand new certified additive free Amatitena Tequila Blanco.  You can follow Alberto on Instagram @apartida1477. A big thanks to our sponsor Sip Tequila. You can purchase Don Alberto and other great tequilas...

It is a brand new season of the Agave Social Club Podcast. We speak with Carlos and Fany Camarena as they recently finished their brand new distillery which will be producing Tequila Ocho and Curado.  Listen as we discuss the new distillery as well as talk about the importance of the field and the Bat Friendly Initiative  along with the Tequila Interchange Project. You can learn more at http://www...

We're are speaking with the creators of  https://tastetequila.com and The Tequila Matchmaker app. We discuss the Confirmed Additive Free Program as well as why blind tastings are so important. Did you know that they started making "tequila" at home during the pandemic? Tune in as we walk through Lote 1-3 of their Lote Cito project and hear the process and what they have learned alon...

We speak with two of the owners of Cazcanes Tequila. Made at NOM1599 a truly small batch craft distillery. Listen as we talk about the ancient recipe that they are using and how they are intentional with every step of the process. We taste through their Tequila Blanco, Reposado, and Anejo which are all fantastic. To learn more about the brand, you can visit https://www.cazcanes.com . Be sure to fo...

On this episode, I speak with Everardo Gonzalez and Dustin Schweitzer from Tequila Cabal. Listen as we hear the story of how Everardo built this brand that took 7 years in the making. We taste through the entire line up from Tequila Blanco to Extra Anejo. Made at NOM 1480, Tequila Cabal is traditional quality tequila in a presentation that is second to none. You can learn more about them at https:...

I speak with Central Brand Ambassador Tyler Jay Wang as he shares his love for all things El Tesoro as well as the story behind the famous brand. To learn more about their tequila, you can visit https://www.eltesorotequila.com/ Be sure to check out the recap video showing you the progression of each bottle on The Agave Social Club YouTube Channel.  https://youtu.be/CeLxEYdqWeY

Join me as I share some of the highlights from my recent trip to Mexico. I was able to visit 6 incredible distilleries as I fell more in love with this industry. There are too many people to thank but I want to give a shout out to so many people that made this trip special. A big thanks to @michaelanthonytv for being my travel buddy and a very special thank you to Chad and Cristina Allen from Vola...

Help us celebrate Mezcal week by featuring one of the best Mezcal brands around, Mezcal Vago. I speak with co-founder Dylan Sloan as he shares the wild story of their first time drinking Mezcal, and how an ear infection led to an amazing turn of events that eventually created Mezcal Vago. You can visit https://mezcalvago.com to learn more about the brand and be sure to follow me on Instagram @agav...