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. 
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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.

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%2C122&sr=8-1

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. 

I speak with PM Spirits founder Nicolas Palazzi about his journey into bringing incredible spirits to the market. We discuss and taste their super small batch PM Spirits Tequila Blanco as well as talk about some of the other brands they are working with. To learn more about PM Spirits, you can go to https://www.pmspirits.com

Don't miss Lagrimas Del Valle, the newest creation from Altamar Brands and the Cascahuin Distillery.  We're diving deep into terroir as we taste this incredible tequila. To learn more about the brand, you can go to https://altamarbrands.com/

Join us as we recap the incredible week we had with some very special people and brands for the first ever TMM Additive Free Week. A big thanks to Grover and Scarlet for such an amazing week.  Be sure to download the TMM app. 

I had the honor to meet the owner of Uruapan Chiranda Miriam Pacheco when I was with Fortaleza. Her barrels play an intricate role with the upcoming Winter Blend so we needed to hear her story and taste some of her fantastic Agricola Charanda. 

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 thanks to everyone who has joined the official Agave Social Club Membership. Feel free to check out https://www.theagavesocialclub.com/store/p/the-agave-social-club-membership to learn more. 

Here is my latest recap trip where I had the honor of spending some time with the Fortaleza team as well as try the latest edition of Winter Blend. Amazing people and amazing tequila. 

Chris Chapanar , host of the Whisky Noobs Podcast joins me to share some knowledge on Whiskey and walks me through a tasting. Be sure to follow him on IG @whiskey_noobs.

I speak with founder Howard Cao and COO Marcus Jasper as we learn about the foundation of Kokoro Spirits. To try Kokoro visit https://shop.kokorospirits.com/ type in AGAVESOCIAL for 15% off your first order. 

I speak with one of the driving forces of Tequila Curado, Jorge Balbontin. We hear his story of getting into the bar scene as well as his journey with Tomas Estes and eventually growing Tequila Curado, the worlds first infused Tequila. Be sure to check out https://www.curadotequila.com/ to learn more about the brand. 

I speak with the creator of Quintaliza Tequila double barrel reposado. To purchase your own bottle, go to https://quintalizatequila.com/quintaliza-reposado/ and use the promo code FORTHEBOLD to receive free shipping. 

I speak with one of the Co-Founders of Neta Spirits Niki Nakazawa. She shares her story of how she got into Mezcal as we sip through some of their incredible Mezcals.  To learn more about the brand, you can visit https://netaspirits.com/

On this episode, we speak with the legend himself Sammy Hagar. He shares his thoughts on celebrity tequila, why he got back into the industry, and why he wants his tequila to be additive free. We spend some time with Santo Fino as they are getting ready to launch their Anejo. To learn more about Santo, go to https://www.santospirit.com/home and if you want to keep up with Sammy, you can go to http://www.redrocker.com Be sure to follow me on IG @agavesocialclub. 

I welcome back my good friend Jake Lustig as he shares stories that span his almost 30 years in the Mezcal industry, as we taste through the entire current line up of Don Amado. Be sure to go to https://delmezcal.com/don-amado/ to learn more about the brand. Follow me on Social Media @agavesocialclub for more tequila/Mezcal content. Please drink responsibly. 

I speak with CEO and Co-Founder Chris Timmerman as we talk about the story of Dano's Tequila. With a pineapple and jalapeno infused blanco as well as their regular lineup of Tequila Blanco, Reposado, and Anejo, Danos is one to try out at a very affordable price. To learn more about the brand, you can go to https://www.danostequila.com/ Be sure to follow me on Instagram and TikTok @agavesocialclub. 

I speak with the creator of 5 Sentidos Mezcal Jason Cox as we discuss his journey to Oaxaca as well as showcasing some of the best Mezcaleros around. To learn more about this brand go to https://www.drink5sentidos.com/ I am truly blown away by this brand and what Jason and his team are doing. Be sure to follow @agavesocialclub on social media to learn more about tequila and mezcal. 

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 welcome back Salvador Picazo Chavez to share the story of Tequila Gran Dovejo.  To learn more about the brand, go to https://www.tequilagrandovejo.com/ A big thanks to https://siptequila.com/ for sponsoring this episode. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @agavesocialclub 

Join me as I share my latest adventure as I had the chance to join Tequila Ocho at the grand opening of their new distillery. I also drop some exclusive news for an upcoming project that I am working on. A big thanks to Ocho and everyone else that was involved in this special trip. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @agavesocialclub for short form content daily. 

I just spent a full day with the Cazcanes team in MX and am excited to share with you their big news. You can check out https://www.cazcanes.com/ to learn more about the brand.  

I speak with Alex Lacroix and Rick Harper from Siempre Tequila as they share their story. They have been busy working on various Siempre projects from their Rebel Cask to the phenomenal Exclusivo Vivo. To learn more about the brand, you can go to https://www.siempretequila.com/. To Purchase Siempre, you can go to https://siptequila.com/?ref=Agavesocialclub&utm_source=affiliate. 

On this episode, I speak with one of the Global Brand Ambassadors for Tequila Fortaleza. Kobe Desmet shares his story on how he teamed up with Fortaleza and we also walk through the new Winter Blend 2022. To learn more about Fortaleza you can go to https://tequilafortaleza.com/ Be sure to follow me on Instagram @agavesocialclub. 

I speak with brand owner/restaurateur/agave spirit educator David Suro. Hear his story from his journey into Tequila to the production methods of Siembra Valles Ancestral. To learn more about David's involvement with the bat friend program you can go to https://www.batfriendly.org/home/  To learn more about Siembra Spirits, visit https://www.siembraspirits.com/ You can follow me on Instagram @agavesocialclub

We kick off the brand new season with Grover from Tequila Matchmaker. He shares with us what is in store for the TequilaMatch app, what he's learned from the additive free program, and we do a deep dive into the coolest project around, Lote Cito. Check out https://tastetequila.com to learn more about Tequila.  For more tequila content, follow me on Instagram, @agavesocialclub. 

Jenny shares her family history as well as her journey to La Altena as we celebrate the 85th anniversary of one of the best distilleries around. We also talk about the just released El Tesoro 85th Anniversary Extra Anejo. To learn more about El Tesoro, you can visit https://www.eltesorotequila.com
A big thanks to our sponsor Sip Tequila. To use my affiliate link you can click here for great deals. https://siptequila.com/?ref=Agavesocialclub&utm_source=affiliate

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @agavesocialclub as we have a lot of great things planned for the rest of the year. Don't miss the all new season starting in January of 2023. 

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I speak with Co-Founder Lalo Gonzalez as he shares the story of Lalo Tequila. Focused solely on their tequila blanco,  Lalo Tequila is an authentic additive free tequila made to be shared, sipped, or mixed. To learn  more, you can go to https://lalospirits.com/ A big thanks to Sip Tequila for sponsoring the show. Be sure to check out my affiliate link below.   https://siptequila.com/?ref=Agavesocialclub&utm_source=affiliate

I speak with Co-Founder and CEO of El Gran Legado De Vida Steve Vera. This is a phenomenal tequila that is a must try. Hear his story from the entertainment industry, to planting his own agaves, to partnering with the Rosales family and the Cascahuin distillery. To learn more, you can go to http://www.tequilalegado.com/ingles/ and to purchase your own bottle, you can visit https://lovescotch.com/products/el-gran-legado-de-vida-blanco-tequila. For additional tequila content, be sure to follow me on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @agavesocialclub. Thanks for listening and please drink responsibly. 

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

We speak with Founder+CEO Pete Kelly and Master Distiller Alberto Herrera from Insolito Tequila. Hear their story as we taste through their entire additive free line up. To purchase Insolito, you can visit https://shopinsolitotequila.com/ A big thanks to our sponsor https://siptequila.com/

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 https://siptequila.com 

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.com/ Please consider rating and reviewing the show. Thanks for listening. 

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 is full of great information. https://www.lalunamezcal.com/usa/ Be sure to follow me on Instagram as well as subscribe to The Agave Social Club YouTube channel. 

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 out where to watch it. A big thanks to https://siptequila.com/ for supporting the show. 
Please consider leaving a review or rating on Apple or Spotify. Here's to the next 50. 

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/Tequila-Diet-Exploring-Mexican-Greatest-ebook/dp/B09WZFM2ZF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SZ4552XQP0YV&keywords=The+tequila+diet&qid=1657664740&sprefix=the+tequila+diet%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1
You can go to https://www.mytequiladiet.com to learn more. 
As always, thanks for listening. 

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-blanco. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @agavesocialclub as well as check out The Agave Social Club YouTube channel. 

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 Agave Social Club for more video content. 

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 more about Ocho and Carlos Camarena with the release of the new film Agave: The Spirit of a Nation. https://agave.film Be sure to check out my YouTube Channel The Agave Social Club for more video content. 

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.

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 follow me on Instagram @agavesocialclub

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 will be releasing a lot of content from the trip. 

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=Agavesocialclub&utm_source=affiliate. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @agavesocialclub as well as on YouTube. Thanks for listening.