The Agave Social Club

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The Agave Social Club Goes Back To Mexico Apr 20, 2022

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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.

Guillermo Erickson Sauza and Fortaleza Apr 06, 2022

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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.

Crotalo Tequila and Mark Carlston Mar 23, 2022

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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-wine-cellar-vacaciones-sesenta-y-cinco-crotalo-extra-a-ejo-tequila/. Be sure to check out my Youtube channel The Agave Social Club as I have new videos every week. Thanks for listening.

Best Selling Author and Acclaimed Mixologist Jeffrey Morgenthaler Mar 09, 2022

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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 on Instagram @Jeffmorgen. A big thanks to our sponsor https://siptequila.com/. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @agavesocialclub

The Return of Jake Lustig and NOM1146 Feb 23, 2022

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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/expression-category/agave-spirits/ as well as https://deltequila.com/. You can use my affiliate link to purchase ArteNOM and Fuenteseca and experience the magic of this distillery. https://siptequila.com/?ref=Agavesocialclub&utm_source=affiliate Be sure to follow me on Instagram @agavesocialclub. Enjoy the show.

Starting Your Own Tequila Brand With The Tequila Partners Feb 09, 2022

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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 to your door by visiting https://siptequila.com/?ref=Agavesocialclub&utm_source=affiliate. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Tik Tok and thanks for listening.

Alberto Partida and Gran Reserva De Don Alberto and Amatitena Jan 26, 2022

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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 by clicking https://siptequila.com/?ref=Agavesocialclub&utm_source=affiliate. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @agavesocialclub and check out my YouTube channel for more great content.

Carlos and Fany Camarena Share About Their Brand New Distillery Jan 12, 2022

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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.tequilainterchangeproject.org as well as get involved. To learn more about Tequila Ocho, you can go to http://www.ochotequila.com. For any questions, you can reach out to Fany Camarena at Fany@tequilaochomexico.com . Be sure to visit http://www.siptequila.com for all of your tequila purchases. Follow me on Instagram @theagavesocialclub and thanks for listening.

Grover and Scarlet Sanschagrin from Tequila Matchmaker Nov 24, 2021

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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 along the way.
Tastetequila.com has been self funded for the past decade. If you want to donate you can go to https://tastetequila.com/like-what-we-do-you-can-donate-here
Be sure to follow me on Instagram @agavesocialclub as we have multiple giveaways during the Holiday season. Thanks for listening. The Agave Social Club Podcast will return in January with a brand new Season.

Cazcanes Tequila With Jon-Paul Fortunati and Jose Santillan Nov 10, 2021

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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 follow me on Instagram @agavesocialclub as you don't want to miss our December Christmas giveaways.

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