The Agave Social Club

G4 is the epitome of craft traditional Tequila.  On this episode, I speak with Alan Camarena from G4. Alan, his brother Luis, and father Felipe Camarena run El Pandillo which is one of the top rated distilleries in Mexico. Hear the story and find out why G4 and El Pandillo are in a league all of their own. To buy G4 you can go to https://siptequila.com and to learn more about the brand you can vis...

The Agave Social Club Podcast celebrates our 1 year anniversary with Andy Bardon and Wild Common. If you want to taste one of the purist examples of Tequila then you need to try Wild Common. It is only available at https://siptequila.com so make sure you check them out to order both Lote 1 and 2. To learn more about Wild Common you can go to https://wildcommon.com . Be sure to follow me on Instagr...

I speak with 5th generation farmer Will Lydgate from Lydgate Farms. Lydgate Farms is located on the island of Kauai and is ranked as one of the best chocolates in the world. We taste different types of chocolate and discuss the parallels to quality chocolate and quality tequila. Solento Organic Tequila accompanies as we dive into the fascinating world of chocolate and tequila pairing. Be sure to c...

Who's ready to learn about Mezcal? I speak with Global Brand Ambassador Joseph Mortera as we hear his acclaimed mixology story and the story behind The Lost Explorer Mezcal. We taste through all three of there expressions and dive deeper into the beautiful world of Mezcal. Be sure to check them out online  at  https://thelostexplorermezcal.com You can watch the recap video here  https://youtu...

After years of being dormant, Tequila Corrido is back. Listen how new owner Brian Raab shares the journey of teaming up with Ana Maria Romero to create a new profile that honors Brad Hoover and his legacy.  To purchase you can go to https://www.oldtowntequila.com . Be sure to follow me on Instagram @agavesocialclub. YouTube recap can be seen here  https://youtu.be/5mGhuVLnzFY

I speak with Maestro Tequilero Jose Valdez with Tequila Partida. Jose shares his journey into tequila. We taste some of their original line up as well as their new Roble Fino tequila. To learn more about Partida you can go to https://partidatequila.com . To watch the bottle recap video click https://youtu.be/Bf74HWRqSb8 . 

Over a century old, Cascahuin stands the test of time. I speak with third generation master distiller Salvador Rosales Trejo better known as Chava.  We discuss the history of the brand, taste some of their delicious blanco tequila, and talk about the Tequila Interchange Project. To learn more about Cascahuin you can go to  https://tequilacascahuin.com . If you want to make a tax deductible donatio...

I've asked Chad and Cristina Allen back on the show as we talk about their new Reposado. They also give us an update on some big news regarding their future and the future of Volans Ultra Premium Tequila. To learn more about Volans, check out  https://volanstequila.com  .If you want to purchase their amazing tequila, you can use my affiliate link  https://siptequila.com/?ref=Agavesocialclub&a...

We speak with Chopin Imports COO Chuck Kane as he shares what makes El Pandillo Distillery the number 1 rated distillery in all of Mexico. We discuss the partnership that Chopin Imports and Felipe Camarena have with the phenomenal brand Terralta. Join us as we taste through 5 of their expressions.  Click https://youtu.be/vl8_CyhYWZc to watch the recap video and see the bottles. If you want to purc...

We're celebrating Cinco De Mayo which is hard to do without having Tequila. I speak with the husband and wife duo that created Aldez Organic Tequila. This is a phenomenal offering coming out of NOM 1480. Manuel's passion and knowledge about the industry is evident as he shares the story of Aldez Tequila. To learn more about the brand, or to purchase it, go to  https://aldeztequila.com ....

Fortaleza is the industry standard for small batch, craft, artisanal tequila. With a history that dates back to the 1800s this is a brand with some stories to tell. Billy Erickson, Marketing Director and great, great, great grandson of Don Cenobio Sauza better known as the "Father of Tequila" speaks with us to share some of his family history and how his father Guillermo Erickson Sauza r...

Do you ever think of how much Terroir impacts the tequila that you are drinking? In this episode, we explore this proven concept with Brand Ambassador Jesse Estes and Tequila Ocho. Tequila Ocho started as a project between two friends, tequila expert/bar owner Tomas Estes and famed Master Distiller Carlos Camarena. They are using single estate agaves from different ranches each having its own micr...

It is hard to talk about surfing without talking about filmmaker Taylor Steele. Years ago, Taylor set out on a journey to slow down and connect on a deeper level with those around him. Through this journey, he created Solento Organic Tequila. We discuss how this truly is a way of life for him and how everything from the bottle to the name is telling a story. Check out https://solentotequila.com to...

I speak with Juan Coronado the Co-Founder of Mijenta Tequila. Listen as we talk about the importance of terroir and tequila as well as taste their Blanco and brand new Reposado. You can learn more about Mijenta by going to https://mijenta-tequila.com . To purchase you can use my affiliate link and Sip Tequila will ship it straight to your door.  https://siptequila.com/?ref=Agavesocialclub&utm_...

Have you ever heard of a blanco resting in a barrel for a full lunar cycle? This is just one expression that we are going to talk about and taste as we speak with Suave Tequila. Lead by 5th generation Master Distiller Jaime Villalobos Sauza who is also a certified Tequila Catador and the former president of the Organization of Sommeliers of Mexico. Ralph Farias talks about the process for all 6 of...

We speak with Tapatio importer and Charbay Master Distiller Marko Karakasevic about the iconic brand Tapatio. We talk about the history and the process of making Tapatio. We even get to taste a high proof blanco with Tapatio 110 which is full of flavor as well as some bite. To learn more about Tapatio you can visit  https://charbay.com . You can watch the video recap on YouTube by clicking  https:...

In this episode I speak with Franco and Francisco Perez who are two of the owners of Atanasio Tequila. Atanasio continues on the tradition of small batch, craft tequila just like Tio Atanasio did so many years ago. Made at Casa Atanasio NOM1599 by Master Distiller Don Chico. To learn more about Atanasio you can check out https://tequilaatanasio.com . If you want to learn more about the Agave Socia...

We speak with the co-creator of ArteNOM Tequila Jake Lustig. ArteNOM is the only brand that is being made at multiple distilleries. Each expression is made at a different distillery where they let the master distiller create their own piece of art through tequila. To learn more about ArteNOM and the process of making tequila, you can check out https://deltequila.com/ and if you are wanting to purc...

Master Distiller Jorge "Tony" Salles Cuervo shares the history of El Tequileno Tequila which dates back to 1959 when his Grandfather started the company. We discuss their original mixto blanco as well as taste through their entire Grand Reserve 100% Agave lineup which includes their Reposado Rare which has been aged for over 6 years in giant barrels. To learn more about El Tequileno and...

We look at the newer brand Puerto Bello Tequila owned by twin brothers Francisco and Jorge Bello. They share the ups and downs of launching a tequila brand in the United States as well as talk about their award winning tequila. check them out https://tequilapuertobello.com We also get to try out Xicaru's Pechuga Mole Mezcal just in time for the holidays. Listen how Chris Hampson shares about...

On this episode we learn about Brand Ambassadors and Cristalinos  with Aubrey West as well as try Volcan De Mi Tierra's brand new Reposado Tequila. To learn more about Volcan De Mi Tierra visit http://www.volcan.com and to purchase visit https://www.oldtowntequila.com/ follow me on Instagram @agavesocialclub and click here to see the bottles. https://youtu.be/NaobguXTxzw

We speak with Yeyo Tequila founder Jon Bullinger and hear how he stumbled upon one of the best rated distilleries to produce his amazing Silver Tequila simply because they left the front gate open. To learn more about Yeyo Tequila you can visit http://www.yeyotequila.com and to purchase a bottle of their delicious silver you can click http://https://siptequila.com/?ref=DOUGLASPRICE&utm_source=...

We speak with co-founder and brand and marketing specialist Hannah Lewis about siptequila.com and how they are changing the landscape of how we purchase tequila. Incredible brands with an incredible shopping experience shipped straight to your door.  To experience Sip Tequila first hand click https://siptequila.com/?ref=DOUGLASPRICE&utm_source=affiliate

We're bringing the heat as we speak with Tanteo Tequila's CEO and Master Blender Neil Grosscup. Tanteo's focus is on craft cocktails that bring a little heat. We hear how Neil almost became a Priest before running Tanteo as well as sampling their beautiful Blanco. Join us as we make a few cocktails and try sipping their Habanero infused tequila. Go to http://tanteotequila.com to lea...

Chris Hampson from Xicaru Mezcal shares their story and explains the difference between Mezcal and Tequila. We hear the old world traditional process of how Xicaru is made and I get to try the Silver, Reposado, and Anejo. Visit https://www.xicarumezcal.com to learn more about this great brand. https://www.oldtowntequila.com/xicaru-silver-mezcal/ to purchase any of their products. You can email me...