Agave Tales : from the plant to the palate – Details, episodes & analysis

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jesse Estes, global ambassador for Ocho Tequila, a true legend in the agave world, to chat about his journey, the story behind Ocho, why terroir matters in tequila and even some interesting parralels between agave spirits and wines !

Jesse's recommendations :

A field guide to Tequila by Clayton J. Szczech

Agave : The Spirit of a Nation by Nick Kovacic, Matthew Riggieri

On this new episode of Agave Tales, we’re heading to Birmingham to chat with two legends of the UK bar scene: Courtney Francis & Katie Rouse from Couch Stirchley.

We dive into the story behind Couch, Stirchley's community, their take on Birmingham’s cocktail culture, and their passion for competitions. We also dreamed up a Drink Masters UK edition (it needs to happen)

Our special guest today is Tania Shamshur, Agave expert and owner of Edgar's Flavours in Brussels. Together we went back on her journey with Agave and her love for Mexican culture.

I had to pleasure to sit down with Ben and come back on his journey creating Pensador Mezcal. From his teacher job to his first time trying Mezcal in Mexico and falling in love with the culture.

Please go on Ben's website www.pensadormezcal.com where you'll find a mine of information about mezcal. 10% of every bottles profit goes to @sacredagave to help the local community

Ben's recomendations :

@hachabar

@kol.mezcaleria

@bardonalondon

@1910balham

@quiquiriquimezcal

@sin_gusano

@dangerousdon

In this episode, Jeanne "Super French" Mathieu shares her career path, from her humble beginnings in France to her recent promotion as Head Bartender at Bar Below. We'll also dive into her adventures in cocktail competitions, where she's showcased her skills and creativity and her love for terroir. 



Mentionned in this episode :

@hide_below @hide_restaurant @hotelducollectionneur @stevenchicard @annesophievacher @bruxomezcal @destiladolondon @carinasoto_velasquez @mezcalbrothers @netaspirits @madremezcal @a_bar_with_shapes_for_a_name_
 @remy_savage_ @matt_whiley @riccardo_lugano @whyte_tales @giuggifoca @matt_dalenz @mirko.furci @jek.jpg @sandraelawrence @alfredcointreau @lefrenchcocktail @scarfesbar @sidehustle @jesseocho @tequilaocho @gravitybar @ruinapalm

and of course : @jeanne_match

Jeanne's recomendation :

Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect

In this episode, we chat with Lorenzo Piscitello, talented bartender whose gonna go trough his journey from Italy to London's renowned Artesian bar.

We'll also dive into Lorenzo's experiences competing in the Patron Perfectionist Uk Finals twice in a row, offering a glimpse into the world of competitive mixology and the creative process behind his drinks.

Join us for a spirited conversation about Patrón Tequila with none other than Gianluca, the UK Brand Ambassador.

In this episode, we uncover the essence of Patrón Tequila, its rich heritage, and the artistry behind its creation. From the fields of Jalisco to the hands of skilled artisans, discover the passion and dedication infused into every bottle of Patrón.

We also talk about cocktail competitions and most particularly Patrón Perfectionist 2023.

¡ Salut !

Today, we are talking about Toreador, Hospitality, Mezcal and cool places to have agave spirits with Alan Uresti Silva, brand ambassador of Lost Explorer Mezcal