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The Mexican government is considering a revised version of the NOM that defines what is and what is not Mezcal. My big takeaway is that it feels like the changes are either moving more toward protecting heritage mezcaleres or codifying things that were already allowed but weren't anywhere in the existing NOM. Sergio Garnier's view isn't so different. But we argue anyway. Because that's our love language.Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest food writer Sergio Garnier of Ultramundo Mezcal.Episode NotesTo read the draft revised NOM-070 in Spanish, click here!To read the draft revised NOM-070 in Google Translate English, click here!Shout outs this episode to Queretaro's spectacular table-in-a-farm restaurant Bárbaro Asador de Campo, Rancho Villa Organica, Campanilla, Francisco Terrazas and the Tequila Interchange Project, Cristalinos, and Chava!
Ride across the sun-scorched, dusty landscapes of Sergio Leone's iconic spaghetti western masterpiece on Episode 286 of Drink the Movies as we explore The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. We break down legendary cinematic showdowns, Ennio Morricone's immortal score, and the ruthless, gold-hungry chase that defined a genre. To capture the smoky, sun-baked atmosphere of the wild frontier, we are shaking up a bold, complex custom cocktail: The Good, The Bad, and The Dusty. Saddle up, check your six, and join us as we raise a glass to the ultimate cinematic standoff!In This Episode, We Explore:Sergio Leone's revolutionary framing, tension building, and the anatomy of the cinematic standoffEnnio Morricone's legendary score and how sound design dictates pacing in the western genreThe complex morality, grittiness, and enduring cultural footprint of the ultimate spaghetti westernFeatured Cocktail Recipe: The Good, The Bad, and The Dusty1 oz Reposado Tequila1 oz Mezcal0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice0.5 oz Tamarind Syrup0.5 oz Honey Syrup2 Dashes Aromatic Bitters1 Pinch SaltGarnish: Dehydrated lime or lemon wheelInstructions: Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin with ice. Shake vigorously until chilled, then strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish as desired.Join the Community:Love film and mixology? Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, and visit our website to explore our complete archive of movie-inspired cocktail recipes.PatreonInstagramBlueskyFacebookhttps://www.drinkthemovies.comYouTubeDiscord*Please Drink Responsibly*
That's what I thought we were talking about: the Margarita collapsing under the weight of its popularity, so to speak. But food writer Alisha Miranda thought we were exploring the question, Can we get past the Margarita? And that question itself suggests that, at least for Alisha, the Margarita has become a victim of its own success. And David Suro's La Jefa Milpa Bar in Philadelphia doesn't serve a Margarita, which suggests Alisha isn't alone. So … what's going on with the Margarita?Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest food writer Alisha Miranda!Episode NotesCheck out Alisha's article “Beyond the Margarita: Rethinking Tequila & Agave Spirits,” August 31, 2026.This week's cover features art by Jose Guadalupe Posada, taken from the “El corrido de la muerte” broadside published by Antonio Vanegas Arroyo. You can access that file via the Library of Congress!Shout outs this episode to David Suro's La Jefa Milpa Bar, vodka/sodas, Morgan Weber's Marfa Spirits Co., Frankie Ramirez's Amà, Nacho Jimenez's Superbueno, Ricky Ramirez (and Jason Parr)'s Mothership, Squirt, Jon Langley's Sobre Masa, and Palomas!Ad LinksFor a copita full of hospitable Mezcal, check out Mezcal Palomo! Carlos Mendez Blas makes delicious spirits, some of which were distilled with cacao, coffee, and mole!Chicotona Mezcal honors tradition while always looking for something better. Try a taste of family, culture, and tradition! Head out on an Agave Road Trip with Finca 18! Greg Rutkowski will take you on his Agave Road Trip Route #2 - Raicilla de la Costa! Price includes a bottle of Paulo Rodriguez's fabled, limited Tumbado batch!Order beautiful spirits to be delivered to anywhere in Mexico — beautiful or otherwise — through Agave Spirits Presents!
On this week's The Last Drop, JB & Khody kick off craft beer week. JB goes into a few quick reviews of recent bottles from Bienvenidos al Agave. Khody continues Bourbon Heritage Month with opening a bottle of 2025 Bourbon County Stout. As always, sit back, turn your headphones up & don't stop, keep pouring.Head over to https://www.manscaped.com/ & use promo code at checkout 'TheLastDrop' to receive 20% off on all your purchases. #Sponsored #ad
A new plant is taking root in ag classrooms: agave. At a test plot in Merced County, agave is becoming the primary subject of coursework. Reporter: Rachel Livinal, KVPR A new lawsuit filed in Kern County details sexual abuse allegations by an unnamed plaintiff against the late civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. It accuses nonprofits tied to Chavez of negligence. Reporter: Cresencio Rodriguez Delgado The US Department of Justice is alleging that UC Berkeley law school's admissions policy discriminates against white and Asian applicants. Reporter: Katie DeBenedetti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As we approach September 16, we prepare to celebrate Cinco de Mayo: Mexican Independence Day! And we do so in Agave Road Trip style with lawyer and professor Dr. Juan Pablo Salazar Andreou, author of Con o Sin Derecho, about the history of Cinco de Mayo in the legal context. Take off your shoes, grab a machete, and join us for the fun!Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto and wisdom from Dr. Juan Pablo Salazar Andreou, with translations from Daniel Peñaloza of Chicotona Mezcal!Episode NotesCheck out Dr. Juan Pablo Salazar Andreou's book Con o Sin Derecho!This week's cover features art by Jose Guadalupe Posada, taken from the “El corrido de la muerte” broadside published by Antonio Vanegas Arroyo. You can access that file via the Library of Congress!Shout outs this episode to Katherine May Lewis, Siete Rayas Yolixpa, and Julia of Las Chingonas Imports!
It's appropriate we call alcoholic drinks spirits. Fermented beverages carry with them the traditions of their homelands and the essence of their agricultural ingredients, and they've been used for millennia to both grieve and celebrate, to ease tensions, to bond relationships, to preserve the bounty of a harvest, to mark our hopes for the same next year.Bean to Barstool has been covering the intersections of craft chocolate with artisan drinks for about six years now. We've looked at countless chocolate makers who have used alcoholic drinks to infuse flavor into their bars. By far the most common drinks used for this are beer and whiskey, with many substyles of each represented. Over the last couple years however, I've noticed a somewhat unexpected spirit growing more and more common. Mezcal.Mexican craft chocolate makers like Cuna de Piedra, Metiche, and others have led the way in this, and an increasing number of American craft makers have caught on. Mezcal bars are no longer a curiosity. They're a way of carrying the flavors of this traditional Mexican spirit to new audiences, and a way of telling stories that might get missed otherwise. Today, we're going to talk all about the growing segment of mezcal-infused craft chocolate.I reached out to Cuna de Piedra for this episode, and unfortunately, their production schedule did not allow time for an interview before this episode needed to be assembled. I want to apologize that I wasn't able to get a Mexican craft maker lined up for this episode, as it's difficult to tell the story of mezcal chocolate without them. I will continue working to get something scheduled, and hopefully we'll be able to learn from these makers in future episodes.Today, we're talking all things Mezcal in craft chocolate!Let's introduce our guests:Lou Bank, host of the Agave Road Trip podcast, and the founder of S.A.C.R.E.D. Agave, an organization that works to improve lives in the rural Mexican communities where heritage agave spirits are made.Kelly Campos, director of quality control at Chicago's popular Dark Matter Coffee, and their craft chocolate spinoff, Sleep Walk Chocolate.Eric Parkes, owner and chocolate maker at Somerville Chocolate. You can listen to a previous episode with Eric here to hear her talk about his collabs with Aeronaut Brewing.Caroline Houghton, owner and chocolate maker at Carobeans.Hans Westerink, owner at Violet Sky Chocolate. You can listen to a previous episode with Hans here to hear him talk about roasting cacao and coffee.Shay Pal, craft chocolate and spirits enthusiast. You can listen to a previous episode with Shay here to hear her talk about pairing chocolate and spirits. Check out David's book Pairing Beer & Chocolate: A Guide to Bringing the Flavors of Craft Beer and Craft Chocolate Together.Follow Bean to Barstool on social media!InstagramFacebookPinterestSign up for host David Nilsen's beer newsletter for regular beer musings, and the Bean to Barstool newsletter for pairings, collaborations, and maker profiles.
When most people think about Mexican drinks, they think about Tequila. But Tequila's success is really built on the vibrancy of the broader landscape of drinks and drinking in Mexico. It's not a standalone spirit. It comes from a history and geography and culture that made possible something as compelling as Tequila. And author and researcher NC Stevens argues that is one of the leading reasons that Tequila has become so successful. Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Nic Comrade Stevens, author ofThe Complete Guide to Mexican Beverages: From Atole to Zambumbia. Episode Notes Shout outs this episode to the Cuba Libre, cactus tuna wine, Buchanan's, and colonche! Ad Links Every time you drinkEl Acabo Raicilla, you're helping to support the biodiversity of Jalisco — it's a delicious way to help the environment! Head out on an Agave Road Trip with Finca 18! Greg Rutkowski will take you on his Agave Road Trip Route #2 - Raicilla de la Costa! Price includes a bottle of Paulo Rodriguez's fabled, limited Tumbado batch! Order beautiful spirits to be delivered to anywhere in Mexico — beautiful or otherwise — through Agave Spirits Presents!
On this episode of Distilling the West, Dan and Dave sit down with Stuart Woolf of Woolf Agave and Erik Ettner of O'Neill Distillers & Vintners to explore the rapidly growing world of American agave spirits.They dive into what it takes to grow agave, the challenges and opportunities of farming the crop outside of Mexico, and why more producers are looking to agave as an exciting new category in American spirits. Stuart and Erik share their firsthand experiences with the agricultural side of the industry, the long-term commitment required to grow agave, and what the future could look like as more distillers begin experimenting with locally grown plants.Of course, no episode of Distilling the West would be complete without tasting some spirits along the way.Whether you're a fan of tequila and mezcal, interested in farming and distilling, or just curious about where the next big category in American craft spirits might come from, this is a fascinating conversation about agave, agriculture, and the future of American spirits.
I was watching an episode of John Oliver's “Last Week Tonight” about gas-station drugs and it felt to me like, while never mentioned explicitly, the reason to ask every guest who orders an alcoholic beverage to show their ID. And I had Linda cornered so made her talk it through with me. Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto. Episode Notes Watch the episode “Gas Station Drugs” on “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” May 4, 2026. Read“FDA pushes to restrict synthetic opioid derived from kratom leaf,” Washington Post, July 29, 2025. Read “The arguments against dietary supplements,” Harvard Health, March 12, 2026. Shout outs this episode to the Wild Mile, Monster Energy, and Rob Lowe. Ad Links Whatever you're talking about when you're talking about G4 Tequila, what it boils down to is Felipe Camarena! Chicotona Mezcal honors tradition while always looking for something better. Try a taste of family, culture, and tradition! Head out on an Agave Road Trip with Finca 18! Greg Rutkowski will take you on his Agave Road Trip Route #2 - Raicilla de la Costa! Price includes a bottle of Paulo Rodriguez's fabled, limited Tumbado batch! Order beautiful spirits to be delivered to anywhere in Mexico — beautiful or otherwise — through Agave Spirits Presents!
For centuries, Mexico has capitalized on growing and harvesting a plant often distilled into Tequila or Mezcal. It's called agave and it thrives on little water and a lot of heat. Now, with a California law restricting water use on farms, Valley farmers are looking to agave as a new revenue stream on their land. Reporter: Rachel Livinal, KVPR California's highest court is weighing whether a sheriff broke the law when he seized hundreds of thousands of ballots earlier this year. The court heard oral arguments yesterday. Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR The Trump administration ended a long standing agreement that kept ICE out of workplaces that the U.S. Department of LABOR is investigating. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Part 2 of our conversation with Letty and Robert from I.E. Agave Club, the discussion moves beyond tasting notes and technical details and into something more personal: the memories, relationships, and people that give meaning to what's in the glass.We talk about mezcal, different expressions, rare bottles, aging, and what makes certain pours stand out. But as the conversation unfolds, the real theme becomes connection.Why do certain bottles stay with us? Why do some drinks immediately remind us of a place, a person, or a moment in our lives? And why does the agave community mean so much more when it stops feeling transactional and starts feeling like familia?From stories about favorite bottles and meaningful pours to the people behind the brands and producers who make them possible, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the most memorable part of a great spirit isn't the flavor.It's the story attached to it.It's who you shared it with.And sometimes, it's the place it takes you back to.Join us for Part 2 of our sit-down with Letty and Robert as we talk mezcal, memories, community, and the people behind the bottle.
What starts with a simple question about sotol turns into a much bigger conversation about how we learn to appreciate what's in the glass and the people around it.In Part 1 of our conversation with Letty from Inland Empire Agave Club, we talk about the difference between tequila, mezcal, and sotol, how to properly nose and taste spirits, what beginners should actually focus on, and how curiosity can turn into a much deeper appreciation for agave culture.We also get into Letty's story: how she went from attending tastings to building her own community in the Inland Empire, the challenges of starting from scratch, and why creating space for people, especially women who have historically gone underrecognized in the industry matters.It's part education, part origin story, and a reminder that sometimes the best way to learn is simply to show up, ask questions, and be willing to dive in.
“This brings us to the question of glass versus food-grade plastic, because both are used at José Alberto's palenque, and food-grade plastic is certainly used to store mezcal at every other palenque I've visited, and both are legitimate vessels for storing agave spirits.” That's what Marcus Piña of Creador Spirits wrote in his online journal — and then he answered the question. We've talked a lot on this podcast about how agave spirits change when aged in glass. Marcus takes us beyond the claim to the details — as much as someone who is not a scientist can. It's an episode of Agave Road Trip for the ages! Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Marcus Piña of Creador Spirits. Episode Notes Read Marcus' journal entry that inspired this episode: “What Happens To Mezcal When Rested In Glass.” Shout outs this episode to maestro palenquero Jose Alberto Pablo, maestro podcastero Mike Gr, Genius Liquids, David Dong of PM Spirits, Lalocura, mezcaleroVictor Ramos, Bar Singular, The Austin Shaker, and Edgar Angeles. Ad Links My favorite wood-aged spirit is Asil Raicilla! Go get some! Head out on an Agave Road Trip with Finca 18! Greg Rutkowski will take you on his Agave Road Trip Route #2 - Raicilla de la Costa! Price includes a bottle of Paulo Rodriguez's fabled, limited Tumbado batch! Order beautiful spirits to be delivered to anywhere in Mexico — beautiful or otherwise — through Agave Spirits Presents!
Mezcal can get very confusing for the average consumer. You've got regular Mezcal, Mezcal Artesenal, and Mezcal Ancestral. And then there are variations among those, including Joven, Reposado, Anejo, abocado con, destilado con, and on and on. But this, it seems, is part of the heritage of Mezcal — at least according to a 1904 book titled Diccionario de Aztequismos o Sea Catalogo de las Palabras del Idioma Nahuatl, Azteca ó Mexicano, Introducidas al Idioma Castellano Bajo Diversas Formas. (That's Dictionary of Aztecisms, or a Catalog of Words from the Nahuatl, Aztec, or Mexican Language Introduced into the Spanish Language in Various Forms, and, yes, that is the longest title ever for a book.) In that book, there are ten categories of mezcal. Want to know what they are…? Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto. Episode Notes Read Diccionario de Aztequismos o Sea Catalogo de las Palabras del Idioma Nahuatl, Azteca ó Mexicano, Introducidas al Idioma Castellano Bajo Diversas Formas, by Cecilio Agustín Robelo (1904), for the source of the quoted passage in this episode: There are several types of mezcal. Mezcal: Heads of medium-sized maguey plants—from which pulque cannot be extracted—are roasted, crushed, and steeped in the appropriate amount of water; the resulting ferment is then ready for distillation. Mezcal corriente (Standard Mezcal): Distilled from a mixture of water and cooked chaparro maguey (known in the Mixtec region as Yahuytzingu), which has been fermented in animal-skin bags; white pulque is often added to the mixture. Mezcal flojo or cola (Weak Mezcal or "Tail" Mezcal): The same liquor as above, but resulting from a second distillation. Mezcal de pulque: Distilled from a mixture of tlachique pulque and piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar) syrup, fermented in animal-skin bags. Mezcal resacado de cola (Redistilled "Tail" Mezcal): Produced by redistilling mezcal cola to improve its quality; the volume is reduced to one-quarter of the original. Mezcal resacado corriente (Redistilled Standard Mezcal): Produced by redistilling mezcal corriente; the volume is reduced to one-quarter. Mezcal de cabezas (Head Mezcal): Obtained by distilling the liquid in which the maguey heads were fermented. Mezcal de sustancia (Substance Mezcal): Obtained by distilling the fermented juice of the maguey heads together with cooked chicken meat or veal trotters. Mezcal de chorrera (Stream Mezcal): This name is given to mezcal produced in San Luis Potosí using specialized distillation apparatuses that yield a continuous stream from the still. Mezcal de campanilla (Bell Mezcal): Also produced in San Luis Potosí. Mr. José Segura, in his monograph on the maguey, states: "The still used to produce vino de campanilla is the most imperfect and curious apparatus imaginable: it consists of a somewhat elongated earthenware pot—barely protruding from the hearth in which it is embedded—covered by another inverted pot; the latter's open bottom holds a small copper vessel filled with cold water, which serves as a condenser. Suspended inside the apparatus, beneath this vessel, is an earthenware bowl—or apaste, as it is locally known—which catches the alcohol condensing on the bottom of the vessel. It is to this specific arrangement that the spirit owes the name campanilla." In several European countries, mezcal is known as "Mexican Gin," while in some U.S. states, it is referred to as "Mexican Brandy." It is a mistake to call the plant itself maguey; the specific maguey from which it is derived is called mexcalmetl—that is, "mezcal maguey." Botanically, it is classified as Agave mexicana (Lamarck) or Agave wizlizeni (Engelmann); Tequila-style mezcal is produced from these varieties. There is also Agave decipiens, which is harvested in Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua. Shout outs this episode to Google Books, Daniel Moen, Marco & Andrea at Mezcouting, the book El Maguey (1901), Mezcal Villasuso, Mezcal Campanilla, and the lie about gusanos only being marketing. Ad Links The street taco of Tequilas? For me, that's Tequila El Viejito! Always great, always worth a taste! Chicotona Mezcal honors tradition while always looking for something better. Try a taste of family, culture, and tradition! Head out on an Agave Road Trip with Finca 18! Greg Rutkowski will take you on his Agave Road Trip Route #2 - Raicilla de la Costa! Price includes a bottle of Paulo Rodriguez's fabled, limited Tumbado batch! Order beautiful spirits to be delivered to anywhere in Mexico — beautiful or otherwise — through Agave Spirits Presents!
On today's podcast we're talking about Mexico's tequila industry, a booming sector that is centered in the state of Jalisco. Tequila exports tallied to over three and a half billion dollars in 2025. Tequila is traditionally made by chopping down spiky agave plants, roasting the plants' heavy cores, mashing the sweet-smelling pumpkin orange pulp for fermentation and distillation. It is now one of Mexico's most iconic products. On today's podcast host Nathaniel Parish Flannery speaks to Ted Genoways, the author of the new book Tequila Wars: Jose Cuervo And The Bloody Struggle For Mexico's Spirit.
August 12, 2026 - Amy Taute, Millikin Director of Alumni Engagement, Loren McGinnis, Richland Community College Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement joined Byers & Co to talk about their new RCC + MU Alumni Spotlight series. These events will allow business leaders who are alumni of both RCC and MU to connect and meet the featured alumnus of both institutions. The first event will be held August 24th at Agave & Lime in Maroa and feature owner and MU & RCC alumni Marcos Fuentes. Learn more and listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Tuesday, August 11. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
There was a time (about a week ago) when posting to social-media that you would only drink “additive-free” was a way to say, I know Tequila. Now it feels like “milled by tahona” is the new “additive-free.” And in the same way that the additive-free-signaling actually signaled the opposite to me, the tahona-signaling does, too. And we talk about why in this episode of Agave Road Trip! Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with journalist Ted Genoways, author of Tequila Wars: Jose Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit of Mexico. Episode Notes Read Ted's book Tequila Wars: Jose Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit of Mexico! Read Annals of the Ministry of Development of the Mexican Republic, 1881, for the source of this quote: "We shall now review samples of the mezcal spirit—often referred to as ‘wine'—extracted from certain varieties of the maguey or agave plant. This alcoholic liquor is produced in various parts of the country under different names; however, the variety most highly regarded both in Mexico and abroad is that which originates in Jalisco, specifically in Tequila. There are various types or grades of this spirit produced—such as común, pechuga, simple, and double—as well as specially prepared varieties, such as almond-flavored (*almendrado*) and orange-flavored (*naranjado*). "Don Jesús Flores, owner of one of the finest and most renowned Tequila distilleries, presented samples of the various types produced at his facility—including simple, double, pechuga, and almendrado—in two large flasks and several other large bottles. Mr. Flores's products enjoy an excellent reputation both domestically and internationally; his entire output is consumed as soon as it is produced, and his spirits were the only ones awarded a first-class medal at the first Guadalajara Municipal Exhibition. Don Sabás Cruz presented samples of pechuga spirit, a product that had previously won an award at the recent exhibition in France. Don Carlos G. Sancho also presented a very fine pechuga spirit.” Shout outs this episode to Bar Sotano, Monte Alban Mezcal, Jose Cuervo Tequila, Sauza Tequila, Tequila Patron, Mezcal Tosba, and Marco Ochoa of Gusto Historico!
California Farm Bureau's Ag Alert highlights growing interest in agave as a drought-tolerant crop with potential beyond distilled spirits.
“You just do it by the old way. It's not difficult. It's not fast, but it's not difficult. If we make it fast, you have to correct a lot of things. When you give the real time for a distillation, you get all the flavors. Give it the time, the real time that it needs to make it.” That's Alvaro Fernandez, founder of El Acabo Raicilla and Asil Raicilla de la Sierra. We profile those brands — and talk about the Raicilla denomination of origin — in this episode of Agave Road Show! Agave Road Show is an advertorial podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand specific brands of agave spirits. Sometimes other Mexican spirits. Really, whatever they pay us to profile. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto with tons of quotes from Alvaro Fernandez and Fausto Romero from Taberna Tres Gallos, makers of El Acabo Raicilla and Asil Raicilla de la Sierra! Episode Notes You can read the current NOM for Raicilla here. And to see the rules of all of the NOMs for alcohol in Mexico, click here!
In the latest HortWeek podcast, editor Matt Appleby speaks with Andy Mills, head gardener at Blenheim Palace. Since August 2022, Mills has led a 10-year restoration of Blenheim's 90-acre gardens. He reveals how his team is balancing 300 years of horticultural heritage with the realities of a changing climate.The renovation has also thrown up unexpected surprises and discoveries. Partly due to a surprising lack of historical records, Andy has unearthed whole new garden areas by exploring neglected corners. One foray through the undergrowth revealed an ornate bridge and the long-forgotten Cascade Garden:"I came across a bowl... imagine like half the size of a tennis court, a beautiful ornate stone bowl. And then there was a couple of little grottoes like druid cells and a subterranean cave with a spring in it."Historical accuracy must now balance with climate resilience. Mills is actively adapting Blenheim's planting for hotter, drier conditions replacing "thirsty fuchsias" with exotics like Agave, Astelia, and Hedychium. Similarly with trees, Mills is shifting to smaller, highly ornamental species like Paulownia and Catalpa.Perhaps the most controversial change has been Mills's decision to leaves 60 acres of grassland to grow long, which while reviving dormant wildflowers and boosting pollinators, has drawn questions from some visitors."I love those conversations with people... they say, 'We're not used to this.' Well, you should be. This is what we gave to the world."Conversely, Mills is reversing years of unmanaged laurel growth that blocked key vistas, restoring the intended "English Versailles".Ultimately, Mills hopes this restoration shifts public perception. "We're known as Blenheim Palace and Gardens, not just Blenheim Palace," he states. "At the end of 10 years, that's where I'd like to be." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the Season 2 finale of Plants & Beats, and the timing couldn't be more fitting.It's Rob Bell's birthday and National Tequila Day; this special episode brings back friend of the show Chris Lindstrom—food and drink writer, podcast host, and spirits expert—for a conversation centered around one of the world's most fascinating plants: the agave.Together, Rob and Chris unpack the history and craftsmanship behind tequila, the cultural traditions surrounding birthday celebrations and raising a glass with friends, and the remarkable agave plant itself.The episode also marks the end of another season, as Rob looks back on 27 episodes of Plants & Beats. From conversations with artists, photographers, advocates, musicians, and entrepreneurs to lessons inspired by the natural world, Season 2 has been a celebration of community, creativity, wellness, and the quiet wisdom plants have to offer.This week's featured plant is agave. Known for taking years—even decades—to mature before reaching its full potential, agave reminds us that meaningful things can't be rushed. Patience, intention, and time are often the ingredients behind life's greatest rewards.As always, the conversation is accompanied by a warm, reflective lo-fi soundtrack produced and mixed by Aloefi.Featured GuestChris LindstromFood & Drink Writer • Spirits Expert • Podcast HostPlant of the WeekAgave (Agave spp.)Tell Us About YourselfTake the Plants & Beats Listener Survey:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwnaae3QK2xFWy5nS_cYiwrjAjXfGc8GHBp_lr9E-RGuv7xg/viewform?usp=headerListen to More AloefiBest of Aloefi (Apple Music):https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/best-of-aloefi/pl.u-vxy68aYC8X3dpRBest of Aloefi (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IlQUrBY5eqcYkZQzRw7Mo?si=T0v930l5Ts6rSz-OqYnkygPlants & Beats is hosted by Rob Bell, produced in partnership with the Lunchador Podcast Network, and features original music produced and mixed by Aloefi.Thank you for joining us throughout Season 2. Whether you've listened from the very beginning or discovered the show along the way, we appreciate you spending time with us each week. Here's to another season of thoughtful conversations, remarkable plants, and beats that help us slow down and reconnect.Until next season—peace, blessings, and keep growing.Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean RoastersCoffee that lifts everyone. joebeanroasters.com
Before science was invented, things were confusing. And, to be fair, for several decades into the birth of science, it was still confusing. Don't believe us? Check out Scientific American magazines from the late 1800s — especially this one article about scientists tasting Mezcal and Tequila for the first time. Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto. Episode Notes Read Scientific American, No. 1096,January 2, 1897, for the source of the epic quote in this episode: Not only does the maguey plant give the sap for the drink pulque, but its roots , distilled, yield much more powerful intoxicants, mescal and tequila. And the heart of another variety of the same plant is cut out, roasted and put through a process of distillation to make still another drink. Mescal is described as tasting like a mixture of gasoline, gin and electricity, Tequila is even worse, and is said to incite murder, riot and revolution. A very small quantity of tequila is a drink. Experts advise it to be taken with a grain of salt, literally — the salt to be placed on the tongue first. Several Michigan editors who lately visited the sister republic wandered into a "cantina" in the city of Puebla one evening and called for a drink apiece of the tequila. Each took a taste, felt his hair stand erect, his toes curl up and his skin wrinkle all over his body and was wise enough to leave the glass unfinished. Not one of them wished that time that Providence had endowed him with greater capacity. Shout outs this episode to Jeppson's Malort, Vienna Beef hot dogs, Cocktail MD Ryan Aycock, and Metsal inventor, Enrique Martinez!
Latest up from Spoken Label (Author / Artist Podcast) features the return of our friend the wonderful Heidi Hindi Chadwick.Heidi Hinda Chadwick helps people reconnect with what makes them feel most alive. She's a writer, speaker, performer, facilitator, consultant and cultural thinker with a twenty-year background in creativity, human development, nervous system intelligence work, and embodied leadership.Heidi Hinda writes short stories, novellas, and essays exploring the macabre, and the intricacies of human experience, often drawing on folklore, psychology, body horror, femgore, twisting fairytales and exploring midwifing your midlife and contemporary anxieties.Heidi Hinda's debut novella, The Story of the Deer Woman, was published February 2026 via Lemon Jelly Press. She's been published in Agave, SheHub, Conscious Dancer, GoDates, The Solitude Diaries, and Elephant Journal, and one of her stories has previously appeared on the horror podcast CreepyPod.She writes regularly on Substack and is a Tarot reader.Links:Substack ~ https://heidihinda.substack.com/Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/heidihinda/Website ~ https://www.heidihindachadwick.com/To Purchase The Book ~ https://www.lemonjellypress.com/shop/p/the-story-of-the-deer-woman
Okay, for real, this episode is only vaguely about Raicilla. It's a bit more about profound justifications — that's a reference to a quote from my guest co-host, Shawn Miller of PKGD Group. He brings that quote up as we're talking about the white paper PKGD released a few weeks ago. That white paper is what this episode is really about. But who would listen to an episode titled, “The one about Shawn's white paper”? Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Shawn Miller of PKGD Group. Episode Notes Read “Built Right and Brought Right,” the white paper published by PKGD Group! Shout outs this episode to Binny's, Mezcal Ultramundo, FOMO special editions, G4 Tequila, Marriott Hotels, Jose Cuervo, Diageo, Dan Kennedy, and tahonas. Ad Links If you want to taste 24,000 acres of wild desert, get yourself a bottle of Mezcal Ultramundo! Since 2005, Chicotona has been producing Mezcal with a focus on protecting wild agave and preserving the land for future generations! Head out on an Agave Road Trip with Finca 18! Greg Rutkowski will take you on his Agave Road Trip Route #2 - Raicilla de la Costa! Price includes a bottle of Paulo Rodriguez's fabled, limited Tumbado batch! Order beautiful spirits to be delivered to anywhere in Mexico — beautiful or otherwise — through Agave Spirits Presents!
For this show, The Boys celebrate the 250th birthday of our nation with two spirits that were made in America! Everyone knows Tequila has to be made in specific regions of Mexico. This show highlights an "agave spirit" made with Blue Weber Agave and with similar methods, but in the great state of Hawaii. Everyone knows Evan Williams, but this bottle is special for the 250th celebration and bottled at 117.76 proof. The best part - the agave spirit for this pairing is 118 proof, making this show one wet hot American tasting. You had to catch the Evan Williams on the shelf, and you have to go to Hawaii for this agave spirit. But don't let that stop you! Grab a high proof blanco, a high proof bourbon, invite your friends to listen and sip along, and Make It A Happy Friday!™ Cheers! p.s.: In the show open, The Boys mention Brad Niccum of Tasting Tequila with Brad, one of their favorite voices in agave. Check out his YouTube channel and find him on all the socials: linktr.ee/tastingtequilawithbrad
I recorded a few weeks ago an episode with Marissa Paragano in which we talked about the 2025 numbers from Comercam. But we got so distracted by overall sales that I forgot to highlight this one very important fact: plain, old Mezcal (in other words, the stuff that can be made industrially) has doubled in one year. Marissa was too busy with her weekly YouTube show, “The TequiLadies,” so Linda Sullivan got tagged in for the conversation! Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto. Episode Notes Catch the 2025 Mezcal numbers from Comercam here and listen to Marissa and I talking the numbers in “Is Mezcal searching for mainstream success?” Shout outs this episode to Humboldt Park, Chava's podcast, “Heritage Mezcal,” Jonathan McKinney, Tequila Arriesgado, the Wisconsin Old Fashioned, Fausto of Asil and El Acabo Raicillas, and Marsh Hen Mills grits. Ad Links Every time you drink El Acabo Raicilla, you're helping to support the biodiversity of Jalisco — it's a delicious way to help the environment! Since 2005, Chicotona has been producing Mezcal with a focus on protecting wild agave and preserving the land for future generations! Head out on an Agave Road Trip with Finca 18! Greg Rutkowski will take you on his Agave Road Trip Route #2 - Raicilla de la Costa! Price includes a bottle of Paulo Rodriguez's fabled, limited Tumbado batch! Order beautiful spirits to be delivered to anywhere in Mexico — beautiful or otherwise — through Agave Spirits Presents!
The Idiots had a great talk with tequila expert Craig Gee. Ted learned Blanko and Blanco are not the same. Ted crushes AI on his tip. Scott figures out a great wedding takes a great checkbook
“Before, only white people or gringos used to sell Mezcal, and the consumer was used to only buying it from those people. But now the consumer is changing their mind and saying that I want to buy from the producer. I want to know how it's made. I want to know if they are planting more agaves, or if they are not cutting trees, or what are they doing for the environment. So we have the information here. Not all of it, but maybe enough information to show the people how we do this Mezcal, how we do Palomo.” That's mezcalero Carlos Mendez Blas, owner and producer of Palomo Mezcal. We profile Carlos and Palomo in this episode of Agave Road Show! Agave Road Show is an advertorial podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand specific brands of agave spirits. Sometimes other Mexican spirits. Really, whatever they pay us to profile. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto.
I don't know, maybe I'm just behind the curve on this one. But I had a conversation with Marcado 28 Tequilero Bruno Barba and, during that conversation, he brought up a subject that surprised me: the cleaning of the bottles. And it made me realize, there's an “abocado con” Tequila I never imagined! Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Marissa Paragano (AKA the eye-rolling, not-easily-offended, kind-of-5'2” Tequila Encyclopedia) of The TequiLadies Show and The Tequila That Cares Foundation and added wisdom from Bruno Barba at Marcado 28 Tequila. Episode Notes Marissa is a board member of Tequila That Cares, a philanthropic organization bringing positive change to the agave spirits industry! Shout outs this episode to Cava de Oro Tequila, chef Michael Voltaggio, Chef 28, and Nock Tequila! Listen to our bird poop and horse piss episodes! Ad Links Whatever you're talking about when you're talking about G4 Tequila, what it boils down to is Felipe Camarena! Head out on an Agave Road Trip with Finca 18! Greg Rutkowski will take you on his Agave Road Trip Route #2 - Raicilla de la Costa! Price includes a bottle of Paulo Rodriguez's fabled, limited Tumbado batch! Order beautiful spirits to be delivered to anywhere in Mexico — beautiful or otherwise — through Agave Spirits Presents!
This liquor made with (mostly) blue agave has a complex set of rules and regulations – and a near-mythical history. In the final episode of the series, Anney and Lauren say ‘salud’ with the science and stories behind tequila.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There are scientific names and common names for agaves … or magueys, to use the common name. But the common names lack commonality: A papalometl in one part of the Mixteca is a potatorum. Less than 40 kilometers away, papalometl will refer to a Cupreata. And even the scientific names get screwy. So what's a nerd to do? Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest evolutionary biologist Daniel Moen. Episode Notes Thanks to Google Books for the agave image on this week's cover, which comes from El Maguey: Memoria Sobre el Cultivo y Beneficio de sus Productos (1901) by Jose Carmen Segura. Shout outs this episode to Michaela at Waffle House #431 in Tucson, the Agave Heritage Festival, mezcalero Ildefonso Macedas Ginez, mezcalero Amando Alvarado Alvarez, Jason Paul Cox and Cinco Sentidos, and Hidden Rose Apples.
All Things Agave is Binny's yearly celebration of tequila, mezcal and other agave spirits. As we did for World of Whiskies, Barrel to Bottle set up our podcast equipment to grab interviews with industry folks who are passionate about all things agave. Lizzy Lopez, Tequila 1349 Founder and CEO Tequila 1349 Blanco Tequila 1349 Reposado Lucia Narez, La Catrina Imports Co-Founder Lucy Pistolas Mezcal Artesanal Lucero Mezcal Ensamble Verde + Chino + Mapisaga Binny's Handpicked Lucero Mezcal Ensamble Verde + Mapisaga Binny's Handpicked David, PM Spirits PM Spirits Project Tequila Still Strength NETA Ensamble Bicuixe + Espadin Capon Mezcal If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at comments@binnys.com, or reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. If we answer your question during a podcast, you'll get a $20 Binny's Gift Card! If you like our podcast, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.
A recent episode of the VinePair podcast, titled "Mezcal's Continued Search for Mainstream Success,” feels to me like it was riddled with inaccuracies. And for some reason, it also feels to me like it stands in stark contrast to the recently released 2025 numbers from Comercam, the largest of the bodies certifying Mezcal. So I asked one of my favorite numbers gabbers, Marissa Paragano, to gab about that in this gabfest episode of Agave Road Trip! Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Marissa Paragano (AKA the eye-rolling, not-easily-offended, kind-of-5'2” Tequila Encyclopedia) of The TequiLadies Show and The Tequila That Cares Foundation. Episode Notes Marissa is a board member of Tequila That Cares, a philanthropic organization bringing positive change to the agave spirits industry! Listen to The VinePair Podcast: “Mezcal's Continued Search for Mainstream Success.” And do also check out The Cocktail College Podcast: “Mezcal's Untold Past, Soaring Present, and Fragile Future”! Read Comercam's 2026 report, covering Mezcal (and uncertified agave spirits) commercial numbers for 2025. Shout outs this episode to the national parks, Kegel pelvic-floor exercises, GameStop, Auburn, Alabama, Jelly Babies, and on-premise and off-premise popcorn sales!
In this episode of The Agave Social Club Podcast, I sit down with Alejandro Warren Patterson of Tesoro Azul to explore the story behind the brand's rebirth and the vision driving its future.After spending several days with the Tesoro Azul team in both Michoacán and Jalisco, I had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the people, places, and traditions that have shaped the brand. Our conversation covers the deep connection Tesoro Azul has to Michoacán, the role legendary artist Marco Antonio Solís has played in the brand's revival, and how those roots continue to influence its identity today.We also take a closer look at the tequila itself, discussing production at Productos Finos de Agave, the importance of Highland-grown agave, and the decisions that go into creating a tequila that honors both tradition and quality.Whether you're interested in the stories behind tequila brands, production methods, or the people bringing new energy to the category, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.Pour yourself a glass and join us for this conversation with Alejandro Warren Patterson.
We've talked about agave straws in previous episodes, but I've been spending more time digging into them. And more than that, I've been spending time reading about – and now speaking with – Dr. Sandra Pascoe Ortiz, who has developed a plastic that is compostable and leaves behind no microplastics. So is this a solution for our plastics problem? Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto and wisdom from researcher and chemical engineer Dr. Sandra Pascoe Ortiz. Episode Notes Listen to “Are agave straws really better than plastic?,” “Agave Road Trip,” season 4, episode 37. Read “Microplastics Everywhere,” Harvard Medicine magazine, Spring 2023. Shout outs this episode to D2W, CO2, and R2D2. Ad Links If you want a Tequila that reaches back in time, go check out Tequila Arriesgado! Head out on an Agave Road Trip with Finca 18! Greg Rutkowski will take you on his Agave Road Trip Route #2 - Raicilla de la Costa! Price includes a bottle of Paulo Rodriguez's fabled, limited Tumbado batch! Order beautiful spirits to be delivered to anywhere in Mexico — beautiful or otherwise — through Agave Spirits Presents!
There are places that have massive collections of beautiful, small-batch agave spirits, but having the bottles isn't the same as understanding them. And having those bottles, which are often expensive, requires additional expense in training staff. Or, anyway, are most likely going to realize their financial potential with training. But … who does that? Where do agave geeks go to have the geekiest conversations? Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest evolutionary biologist Daniel Moen. Thanks to photographer Russell Lee (1903-1986) for this week's cover photo, titled, “Proprietor of barroom near Crowley, Louisiana. This man is a Cajun.” Photo retrieved from the Library of Congress. Shout outs this episode to Michaela at Waffle House #431 in Tucson, the Agave Heritage Festival, Lamata Spirits, Mezonte, John Douglass of Pretty Decent, Fausto Romero of El Acabo Raicilla, and Ivan Vasquez of Madre.
“This is my playground. And we are always looking for the best profile we can get. Different profiles, different changes.” Those are the words of Master Tequilero Felipe Camarena, founder of G4 Tequila. We profile Felipe and G4 in this first episode of Agave Road Show! Agave Road Show is an advertorial podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand specific brands of agave spirits. Sometimes other Mexican spirits. Really, whatever they pay us to profile. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto.
I find myself saying “multi-generational wisdom” pretty frequently, in reference to these communities I get to visit in rural Mexico. But when they start talking about how the moon affects their production of agave spirits, or the presence of a pregnant woman, I kind of laugh it off. So what am I missing, where is the truth, and how do I reconcile my own hypocrisy? Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto and wisdom from raicillero Paulo Rodriguez and Ana Elvia Rodriguez Lorenzo.
How often have you heard or read that a brand of Tequila or Mezcal is only using quality agaves? That makes me wonder about those poor, down-market agaves. They deserve love, too, don't they? And what makes them different from the good agaves? Brix? Years? Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Raicillero Fausto Romero of El Acabo Raicilla and Raicilla Asil.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses a listener question about whether agave nectar can contribute to obesity like high-fructose corn syrup, arguing that regular use of sweeteners—including agave, honey, monk fruit, stevia, aspartame, sucralose, allulose, and sugar alcohols—can maintain sweet cravings, spike insulin, and contribute to weight-loss plateaus, with added concerns such as microbiome effects, GI upset, and aspartame's neurotoxicity. She notes insulin's role in fat storage and blood pressure via sodium retention, and suggests that needing a sweetener in coffee or tea may indicate dependence on sweetness. She then covers a newly developed, validated Food Noise Questionnaire (FNQ) published in Obesity to measure intrusive food-related rumination, highlighting its five Likert-scale items, study sample characteristics, and the need for further research, including effects of GLP-1 drugs.
Last episode I talked with Linda Sullivan about the tumbado process of harvesting agave. This episode … also about tumbado, but with Paulo Rodriguez, the raicillero who brought the method back to Chacala, Jalisco! So, why two episodes about the same thing? I was maybe a bit under the influence when I recorded the episode with Paulo, forgot we'd recorded it, got home, and recorded last week's episode with Linda. It's a Deja Lou episode of Agave Road Trip! Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Raicillero Paulo Rodriguez, interpreted by Greg Rutkowski, and Raicillero Omar Alejandro Cruz Ortega, interpreted by Roy Sierra.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
HOUR 2- Suave Agave, The Bruiser and MORE full 1822 Tue, 05 May 2026 15:41:00 +0000 ULBWtPvz2z9qhP8KMozO9NOrfEeIwsNh society & culture Klein/Ally Show: The Podcast society & culture HOUR 2- Suave Agave, The Bruiser and MORE Klein.Ally.Show on KROQ is more than just a "dynamic, irreverent morning radio show that mixes humor, pop culture, and unpredictable conversation with a heavy dose of realness." (but thanks for that quote anyway). Hosted by Klein, Ally, and a cast of weirdos (both on the team and from their audience), the show is known for its raw, offbeat style, offering a mix of sarcastic banter, candid interviews, and an unfiltered take on everything from culture to the chaos of everyday life. With a loyal, engaged fanbase and an addiction for pushing boundaries, the show delivers the perfect blend of humor and insight, all while keeping things fun, fresh, and sometimes a little bit illegal. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=ht
OK this one could be my favorite@Mezcalalipus @mezcalderrumbes @5sentidosagave @reycampero @magueymelate #mezcal #tequila #podcast #radioshow #hostCo hosts : Good ol Boy Jason, Good ol Boy Moss, Good ol Boy Benjamin, and Good ol Boy MikeSIPS – Get ready for a mezcal adventure in this episode of Sips, Suds, & Smokes! Join Good ol Boy Mike and his spirited panel of mezcal aficionados as they dive into a blind tasting of some of their favorite agave spirits. Experience the rich diversity of mezcal with selections from Cinco Sentidos and Rey Campero to mention just a couple. Each host shares their tasting notes, personal anecdotes, and spirited debates about the complexities and nuances of these unique spirits. From the creamy tropical notes of Derrumbes to the earthy allure of Alipus, this episode is packed with insights, laughter, and our signature SIPS ratings from 1 to 5. Whether you're a mezcal newbie or a seasoned aficionado, tune in to discover which bottles rise to the top and which ones leave our hosts divided!We will be discussing and rating the following mezcal:7:56 Derrumbes San Luis Potosí SIPS - 4 12:00 Cinco Sentidos Ancho SIPS - 416:54 Rey Campero Tepextate SIPS - 420:20 Alipus - San Andres SIPS -4 23:21 Derrumbes Michoacan SIPS - 430:26 Maguey Melate – Felipe Cortes Venegas SIPS - 4Agave newbie? Our Agave 101 episode is available here:https://www.sipssudsandsmokes.com/e/agave-101/info@sipssudsandsmokes.comX- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB/Bluesky - @sipssudsandsmokesSips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Enjoying that cool Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back RoadsYou can catch up with Jason at one of his bars in Nashville Barrel Proof and Love's Ailibi.Whiskey House Nashville is a private non-profit fundraising organization where Good ol Boy Moss is the Executive Director. If you ever have the opportunity to bid on one of their charity tasting events, you'll never regret the chance of a lifetime to sip whiskey from a library of over 7500 whiskies with Moss and Mike. Download your copy here:https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell Swing / FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparxTITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPost production services : Pro Podcast SolutionsAdvertising sales: Contact us directlyContent hosting services: Talk Media Network, Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, & PodBeanExecutive Producer: Good ol Boy MikeAgave Spirits, Mezcal, Tequila, Tasting Notes, Distilled Spirits, Drinking Culture, Craft Distilling
These dangerous carbohydrates are often marketed as healthy, but they're actually some of the worst carbs for your body. Discover how these "healthy" carbs spike your blood sugar and wreck your health. 0:00 Introduction: The worst carbs in the world0:27 Agave syrup and the glycemic index3:12 More carbs that destroy your health 3:34 The problem with high-fructose foods 5:10 Stop eating these carbs
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We lost track of your age@TheLostExplorer #mezcal #tequila #podcast #radioshow #hostCo hosts : Good ol Boy Jason, Good ol Boy Moss, Good ol Boy Benjamin, and Good ol Boy MikeSIPS – In this episode of Sips, Suds, and Smokes, we dive deep into the world of agave spirits, exploring the nuances of mezcal, tequila, and sotol! Join us as we taste through a unique kit from Lost Explorer, featuring agave spirits at different ages, and discuss how the age of the piña influences flavor profiles. From the floral notes of an 8-year espadin mezcal to the complexity of a 12-year salmiana mezcal, our hosts share their insights and ratings, bringing a mix of humor and expertise to the table. Whether you're an agave novice or a seasoned enthusiast, this episode is packed with information and fun! We will be discussing and rating the following spirits:8:03 8-Year Espadín Mezcal 3 SIPS11:53 10-Year Tobalá Mezcal 4 SIPS30:35 12-Year Salmiana Mezcal 3 SIPS35:31 Tequila Blanco 4 SIPSAgave newbie? Our Agave 101 episode is available here:https://www.sipssudsandsmokes.com/e/agave-101/info@sipssudsandsmokes.comX- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB/Bluesky - @sipssudsandsmokesSips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Enjoying that cool Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back RoadsWe wanted to thank the nice folks at Lost Explorer for providing this kit for us to review.You can catch up with Jason at one of his bars in Nashville Barrel Proof and Love's Ailibi.Whiskey House Nashville is a private non-profit fundraising organization where Good ol Boy Moss is the Executive Director. If you ever have the opportunity to bid on one of their charity tasting events, you'll never regret the chance of a lifetime to sip whiskey from a library of over 7500 whiskies with Moss and Mike. Download your copy here:https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell Swing / FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparxTITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPost production services : Pro Podcast SolutionsAdvertising sales: Contact us directlyContent hosting services: Talk Media Network, Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, & PodBeanExecutive Producer: Good ol Boy MikeAgave Spirits, Mezcal, Tequila, Sips, Suds, & Smokes, Tasting Notes, Distilled Spirits, Drinking Culture, Agave Age, Whiskey Enthusiasts, Craft Distilling
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