The Agave Social Club – Details, episodes & analysis

Let's get to know one of the best new brands out there. This is Alto Canto. I speak with Founder Daday Suarez and Master Distiller Juan Reyes as we discuss their high altitude authentic tequila. To purchase, you can go to https://siptequila.com/search?q=alto+canto&type=product

I just got back from Mexico with my wife. We checked on a few projects, tasted a lot of amazing tequila and spent time with awesome friends. Are you looking to visit Mexico? I have some recommendations throughout the episode that you won't want to miss. If you want early access to my ASC projects, be sure to join the membership https://www.theagavesocialclub.com/store/p/the-agave-social-club-membership

One of my favorite episodes is with Billy Erickson from Fortaleza. Do you why Fortaleza is not called Los Abuelos in the US? Billy and I discuss it as well as hear the history of the brand. To learn more about the brand go to https://tequilafortaleza.com/

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 microclimate creating characteristics in flavor and aroma that are particular to each ranch. To learn more about this amazing brand you can visit https://ochotequila.com and follow Jesse on Instagram @jesseocho. 

We also spend some time talking about the bat-friendly project which is crucial for the future of the industry. I highly encourage you to check out https://tequilainterchangeproject.org to learn more and to donate to the great causes that they are involved in. You can purchase Tequila Ocho by using my affiliate link here https://siptequila.com/?ref=Agavesocialclub&utm_source=affiliate You can watch the YouTube recap video here https://youtu.be/mJUUbu3Q4gY. Thanks for listening.

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 learn more about the brand. To purchase Solento you can go to https://siptequila.com and to watch the YouTube video recap you can click here https://youtu.be/TqKzk04EnNE

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_source=affiliate. Check out the beautiful bottles by watching my YouTube Recap video https://youtu.be/lI2Ws5Fp1cc

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 their expressions. Check out https://suavetequila.com to learn more or to purchase this beautiful tequila.  Be sure to check out the YouTube recap video by clicking here https://youtu.be/myQtKId7oEo. You can follow me on Instagram and Twitter @agavesocialclub. Thanks for listening.

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://youtu.be/zEdCexq4aBY. Follow me on Instagram @agavesocialclub and thanks for listening. 

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 Social Club or if you are looking to host a virtual tasting event for friends/corporate event you can check out https://theagavesocialclub.com. You can watch the recap video by clicking https://youtu.be/G_pqsEqx1oA

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 purchase ArteNOM you can do so online through my affiliate link https://tinyurl.com/Siptequila. Follow me on Instagram @agavesocialclub and you can learn more about the Agave Social Club as well as listen to past episodes by clicking here http://theagavesocialclub.com. To watch the video recap click here https://youtu.be/UVPJeKR-Hm8