The Agave Social Club

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/

I had the honor to speak to David Alan from PATRÓN Tequila about the brand's history as well as their additive free tequila and commitment to transparency.  To learn more about PATRÓN Tequila, you can visit https://www.patrontequila.com/

Siempre founder and good friend Alex Lacroix joins me to catch us up on all things Siempre, including the special Exclusivo Blanco release created by me for and Sergio Cruz. I can't wait to share this release. 

Last year, I had the chance to be a guest on the Whiskey Tequila Fridays Podcast. If you want to hear more of my story and some of my thoughts on tequila, here's your chance. Be sure to check out their show. 

Don't miss this incredible ancestral and artisanal mezcal with founders Daniel Zavala and Alejandro Sixto. Be sure to check out https://matasantamezcal.com/ to learn more and to purchase. 

I speak with founder of Cambio Tequila John Des Rosiers as he is the mastermind of this exceptional new tequila brand. Be sure to check out https://cambiotequila.com/ to learn more and to purchase. 

My good friend Kobe Desmet returns to the show to share what he is up to as he embarks on his new journey with The PKGD Group. From G4 to Ultramundo, The PKGD Group is all about high quality producer owned agave spirits. To learn more you can go to https://pkgdgroup.com/

It is 2025 and The Agave Social Club Podcast is back. Have you had Lost Lore Tequila? This is one that needs to be on your radar. Made right with a great story to tell, Lost Lore has a bright future. To learn more you can go to https://www.lostloretequila.com/ Looking to be an official member of the ASC, join here https://www.theagavesocialclub.com/store/p/the-agave-social-club-membership

A big day as we celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast. It is an honor to have Lalo back on the show as we celebrate their new High Proof Blanco. To learn more about the brand, you can go to https://lalospirits.com/

The Guys from the Tactical Tequila Podcast had me on their show last month so I wanted to share some of our conversation. Be sure to check out there show wherever you listen to podcasts. 

I recently wrapped up a production project with the brand Yeyo. Come with me as I recap the trip. 

We speak with Christiane Maertens from Valor Tequila and The Gente Buena Foundation, and Kathy Gregoire from Pronatura as we hear about the work that they are doing to bring water to the community of San Pedro de Los Landeros.  Starting on September 30th, they are launching a campaign where they look to raise $100,000 for this water initiative. How can you help? Go to https://gentebuenafoundation.org/ and DONATE!!! you can learn more about Valor by going to https://drinkvalor.com/ and don't miss the incredible work that Pronatura is doing by checking out https://pronatura.org.mx/index.php

We are revisiting some of our most popular episodes like this one with Jake Lustig as we hear his story and how he got involved with NOM1146. Are you caught up?

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. Be sure to follow me on social media @agavesocialclub 

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.

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. 

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 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

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.

Changing it up a bit as I had the chance to be a guest on Jay Baers new show The Spirit Guides. Jay is giving a behind-the-scenes look into how ordinary people turned their passion for the spirit industry into something much larger. I had a great time sharing a little about my journey and I hope you enjoy it as well. Be sure to check out the Spirit Guides on all podcast platforms.  

I speak with the co-founders of El Negocio Tequila. This is a newer brand coming out of NOM1123 and worth your attention. We discuss the marriage between their exceptional tequila and their 100 Pt French Oak wine barrels that they use for aging. To purchase, be sure to visit https://www.elnegociotequila.com/

Join me as I was recently in MX with two amazing brands. Lots of content to release but I want to bring you along on some of these special moments. 

New Brand Alert!!! Tierra De Ensueno is a new collaboration from Sergio Cruz and Oscar Vazquez and it is a must try. This will be hitting shelves any day now. Be sure to https://ensueno-tequila.com/ to sign up for their mailing list and be notified as to when you can purchase a bottle. @ensueno.tequila. 

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. 

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. 

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.comA 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=affiliateBe 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. Thanks for listening.