Podcasts about Agave

Chuck Cowdery was called “the dean of American whiskey journalism” by no less than Robert Simonson in the New York Times. So when I decided more than 250 episodes into this podcast to finally devote one to Mexican whiskey, I naturally invited my celebrated drinking buddy over. It's (perhaps) the corniest 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 Chuck Cowdery and additional wisdom from Ismael Gomez of Laika Spirits, Xaime Navarro of Whisky Juan del Campo and Gracias a Dios Mezcal, Txomin Alcorta of Whisky Prieto y Prieta, and Jonathan Barbieri of Whiskey Maiz Nation!Episode NotesCheck out The Chuck Cowdery Blog!Thanks to Ismael Gomez of Laika Spirits, Xaime Navarro of Gracias a Dios Mezcal and Juan Del Campo Whiskey, Txomin Alcorta of Whisky Prieto y Prieta, and Jonathan Barbieri of Whiskey Maiz Nation for the quotes this episode.You can check out NOM 199 here and to see how the rules for whiskey in Mexico compare to the rules for Mezcal, Tequila, and everything else, check out this spreadsheet.And if the tangent about feni in Goa got you going, check out Hansel Vaz's Instagram page and Fazenda Cazulo!

Last episode we contrasted the good done through the consumption of heritage agave spirits with the damage caused by same. This episode, we talk about the damage done by the casual consumption of agave spirits. And coffee. And chocolate. And … well, everything. It's a casual-destruction 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 Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto with wisdom from Xaime Navarro of Gracias a Dios Mezcal.Episode NotesThanks to Xaime Navarro of Gracias a Dios Mezcal and Juan Del Campo Whiskey for the quote this episode.Shout outs to Palomo Mezcal, Dark Matter Coffee, Chengdu Bistro, Rogue Ales & Spirits, and Chuck Klosterman and his novel Downtown Owl! (But also … go read Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto. Like, now.)

It's amazing and moving to see mezcalerxs whose lives have clearly improved as a result of the growing interest in agave spirits. But there's another side to that story – or, really, multiple other sides to it: some good, some bad, and some … well, the jury is still out on those. We talk about those various stories 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 special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto.Episode NotesThis episode cover is Courtesy of Slim Pickens! Thanks, Slim!The episode of “The Hidden Brain” that I was trying to recall is “Relationships 2.0: The Power of Tiny Interactions + Your Questions Answered: Erica Bailey on Authenticity.” So good!My friends Jen & Adam Murphy have great Instagram feeds, if you're a gardening nerd or a garden-in-a-cocktail nerd!Shout out this episode to Jason Cox whose Cinco Sentidos brand of agave spirits is amazing! Equally amazing are his two (count them, two!) brands of Oaxacan rum: Alambique Serrano and Cañada - Aguardiente Oaxaqueño!Shout out this episode to Mezcal tour guide Randall Stockton and his amazing pandemic program, Feeding Chichicapam!Shout out this episode to Chuck Klosterman and his novel Downtown Owl! (But also … go read Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs: A Low Culture Manifesto. Like, now.)

Desde San Diego hasta todo EE.UU., Cesar Sandoval nos cuenta su experiencia como el primer embajador de Casa Lumbre y su conexión profunda con el maíz, el diseño de botellas y el nuevo mundo de los destilados sin alcohol.

8am- Suave Agave, Vanessa's Tequila Tasting and MORE full 1984 Mon, 05 May 2025 16:55:42 +0000 qHiJDcpO02i1epKFHiT3KWdYJoXyYghU society & culture Klein/Ally Show: The Podcast society & culture 8am- Suave Agave, Vanessa's Tequila Tasting 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?f

9am- The Box of Shame, Suave Agave and MORE full 1152 Fri, 02 May 2025 17:18:06 +0000 hw3hL3LB3UDeS1odwXQvbUsmtfCXWC3o society & culture Klein/Ally Show: The Podcast society & culture 9am- The Box of Shame, Suave Agave 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=

When I first started drinking Mezcal, I was told that there were some agaves that couldn't be farmed — that could only grow wild. And I still here that narrative some two decades later. And it still doesn't make sense to me. So I did the only logical thing: I asked a farmer.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 Tracey Vowell of Three Sisters Garden.Episode NotesIf you're anywhere near Chicago or Kankakee, order your farm-fresh produce (and dry goods like locally grown popcorn, beans, and oats) from Three Sisters Garden! 

This weeks guest is Janice Bailon, who joins us from New York City. Born in Panorama City, California, and growing up in Ventura County, Janice embraces her California background. Janice feels California awarded her some of her greatest passions. She still cultivates these passions and hobbies: Forgotten classic cinema, movies, and musicals, especially from the 1970s and earlier, local seasonal produce and food history. One of Janice's most beloved personal and professional passions is Agave and the relationship between Mexico and the Philippines. Bailon proudly calls herself an “agave nerd” believing that if you think you know everything and are an expert of agave you really don't know anything. Professionally, Janice has been recognized as a leader in the hospitality industry with articles published in Forbes, Punch and other media outlets as well as a Tales of the Cocktail Best New Bar Nomination in 2022 for her work at San Francisco's For the Record. Janice also served as former President for the SF Chapter of the United States Bartender's Guild supporting members through the pandemic. In 2025 she was named as one of the Imbibe 75's and her program at Leyenda was the only New York Bar nominated for Outstanding Bar Program by the James Beard Foundation. Janice dedicates her efforts to shape a better world through her brainchild, Hospitality of Asians & Pacific Islanders (HAPI), a nonprofit organization established in 2022. Nestled in the unceded Ohlone territory, known today as the San Francisco Bay Area, HAPI's mission is to elevate the voices and stories of the Asian and Pacific Islander community within the hospitality industry. They strive to normalize the success and thriving of API individuals in the industry through a plethora of initiatives, including events to boost visibility and promote the community, a forthcoming mentorship program, and the dissemination of career development opportunities and resources. @mytinydancer fueledbyagave.co @hapi.community A big thank you to Jean-Marc Dykes of Imbiblia for setting up our new website theindustrypodcast.club. Imbiblia is a cocktail app for bartenders, restaurants and drink nerds and built by a bartender with more than a decade of experience behind the bar. Several of the features includes the ability to create your own Imbiblia Recipe Cards with the Imbiblia Cocktail Builder, rapidly select ingredients, garnishes, methods and workshop recipes with a unique visual format, search by taste using flavor profiles unique to Imbiblia, share recipes publicly plus many more……Imbiblia - check it out! Looking for a Bartending Service? Or a private bartender to run your next corporate or personal event? Need help crafting a bar program for your restaurant? Contact Alchemist Alie for all your bartending needs: @alchemist.alie Contact the host Kypp Saunders by email at kypp@babylonsisters.ca for products from Elora Distilling, Malivoire Winery and Terroir Wine Imports. Links kypp@babylonsisters.com @sugarrunbar @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club

Agave is now being trialled across several sites in the Northern Territory. 

In my consumer-focused tastings, I tell attendees that one of the big things I hope they walk away with is, they can lead a more delicious life and support a more sustainable ecosystem if they start drinking more than just Blue Weber processed in Jalisco and Espadin processed in Oaxaca – that's literally 99% of what they drink now, and if they instead drink one of those two eight times out of ten instead of, rounded up, ten times out of ten, they'll be helping to turn the ship away from the monoculture trajectory. And I ask them to ask their bartenders if they have an agave spirit that isn't one of those two, so the bartender ask their beverage director to get something different. But … what if we could get the gringx bartenders to make that argument themselves? What suggestions can they make to put the agave spirits industry on a healthier trajectory?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 NotesIf you want to listen to that episode about flights, it's “Mezcals flights or Mezcal cocktails?”If you want to listen to that episode about biodiverse cocktail Mezcals, it's “The Best Mezcals for Mixing, According to Agave Road Trip.”If you're a bartender who wants to visit agave spirits producers in Mexico who aren't connected to brands, check out the Tequila Interchange Project!

Mexico has been purchasing about $3 billion of corn annually from farmers in the USA, the vast majority of that corn having been grown from genetically modified seeds. The Mexican government announced in 2020 that it would, in 2025, ban that GMO corn from the country, which was found to be in violation of the USMCA agreement of 2018. So now, the Mexican government has amended their constitution to identify native corn as an "element of national identity," which will ban GMO corn from being planted in the country – and "[a]ny other use of genetically modified corn must be evaluated ... to be free of threats to the biosecurity, health and biocultural heritage of Mexico and its population." What exactly does this all mean, for farmers in Mexico, for the environment in the Americas, and for the price of tacos? We try to suss it all out 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 special guest Dave Dyrek, retired farmer of Leaning Shed Farm, with quotes from Dr. Hector Ortiz of the Chicago Botanic Gardens and Chef Gustavo Romero of Oro by Nixta.Episode NotesWhen in Chicago, visit the Chicago Botanic Gardens! When in Minneapolis, grab a meal and a stack of tortillas at Oro by Nixta! When traveling back in time, head to the farmers market and visit Leaning Shed!“US wins ruling in a trade dispute with Mexico over its bid to ban genetically modified corn,” AP News, December 20, 2024“After trade dispute, Mexico officially bans the planting of GM corn,” Reuters, February 25, 2025“Don't mess with Mexico's maíz: Constitutional amendment to ban GMO corn seeds,” Los Angeles Times, March 13, 2025

In this episode, Austin speaks with Brennan Watt, VP of Core Engineering at Anza, about the evolution of Solana's validator clients. The conversation centers on Agave, originally developed at Solana Labs and now, by Anza. Brennan offers perspective on the critical role validator clients play in overall network performance, recounting challenges encountered in 2022 and 2023 and the improvements that have shaped the current landscape. They dive deep on topics such as memory allocation optimizations, the development of the Agave scheduler, and the broader movement toward a multi-client ecosystem. 00:00 - Anza's Origin and Early Challenges with Solana 07:47 - Technical Debt and Development Philosophy 12:58 - Scheduler Innovations and Performance Enhancements 18:19 - Modular Codebase and Future Improvements 22:36 - Governance and Protocol Changes 24:50 - CU Limits and Performance 32:08 - Validator Client Collaboration 35:54 - Future Performance Goals 41:25 - Final Thoughts  DISCLAIMER The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should not be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing. This content is intended to be general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional advisor. Solana Foundation Foundation and its agents, advisors, council members, officers and employees (the “Foundation Parties”) make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein and expressly disclaims any and all liability that may be based on such information or any errors or omissions therein. The Foundation Parties shall have no liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to any person arising from or related to the content or any use of the information contained herein by you or any of your representatives. All opinions expressed herein are the speakers' own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of any entities.

Gilbert Marquez, the literal face of Ilegal, remembers a time when it was gauche to mix Mezcal into a cocktail. Today he sits down with Greg to talk about Ilegal's new Caribbean rum cask expression, the punk rock history of the brand, and how he connected with Ilegal's eccentric founder in the first place. The two of them also reminisce about Ilegal's many pop ups over the years, while Gilbert details his relationship to agave spirits as a first generation Mexican American.Plus, with all this market uncertainty Greg goes back on a thing he said he'd never do with green chartreuse. Tune in to find out what!Follow Gilbert at @gilbertomarquez_Follow Ilegal at @ilegalmezcalThe Speakeasy is now on YouTube! Tune in to “see” what we're talking about at youtube.com/@Speakeasy_PodcastLove The Speakeasy but wish there was more? Check out Bottled in Bond, our new Patreon podcast exclusively for you, our best regulars! Join now for sponsor-free listening, drink recipes from all our guests, and free kits every month from our friends at Shaker & Spoon. Higher proof and aged to perfection, check it out now at patreon.com/BottledinBondCheck out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout.Get your hands on some Buddha's Hand Bitters at kingfloyds.comDon't forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

If you want to listen to that October 2023 episode with Khrys Maxwell, it's “The CRT loses their Tequila monopoly.”You might also want to check out this episode: “The Birth and Death of the CRM,” in which MIA Chava and I discuss the end of the CRM's monopoly on Mezcal certification.

@markasher32 talks with Deana Healy with  @ameriprise about financial tips for children, we give away a $50 gift card to Miel de Agave  then Anne Landers from  @JAArizona drops by then our crosstalk with  @Mastering_Money #news #stocks #food #finance #kids #retire

@markasher32 gives you the latest news , then we give away a $50 gift card to Miel de Agave then Mike Basham with Executive Council 70 drops by and our crosstalk with  @Mastering_Money #news #stocks #food #retire 

This week on Life Along the Streetcar, we're diving into one of Tucson's most vibrant celebrations—The Agave Heritage Festival!

Check out Riker's project, MadAgave, on the Web, on Instagram, and on Facebook — and consider making a financial gift. It will help support this important project and also help mitigate the damage done by the recent cyclone that hit the community.In the episode cover, that's head distiller Fomesoa, and the other crew members are Samba, Tsimireke, and Freddy.

Descubran esta bebida única hecha de 100% Agave que puede parecer un punto medio entre el Tequila y el Mezcal. Hecho por un amigo, el master sommelier Emmanuel Kemiji, consigan este producto en Puerto Rico con el Horreo de V. Suárez. Gracias a Luis Dana de Ropa Vieja Grill por el espacio para grabar. Gracias por escuchar, compartir y seguirnos en el #podcast.#bacanora #puertorico #tequila #mezcal

Marissa is also a board member of Tequila That Cares, a philanthropic organization bringing positive change to the agave spirits industry!If you missed World Poetry Day, it's not too late to celebrate. Click here for the archived celebration with Agave Road Trip Poet Laureate Larry Beckett and August Gladstone! Some numbers I culled from the DISCUS data over the past eight years:If you just look at volume consumed, 2.7 billion liters in 2024o   Vodka: 667 million liters (24.4%), trending down a point or two last three yearso   Cocktails (RTDs): 658 million (24.0%), trending up in a big way, double-digit growth every yearo   Whiskey: 647.5 million liters (23.7%), trending down four-ish percent past two yearso   Agave: 289.8 million liters (10.6%), trending up but growth is slowingo   Rum: 186.1 million liters (6.8%), trending down in an escalating patterno   Cordials: 180.7 million liters (6.6%), trending down four-ish percent past two years, like whiskeyo   Brandy: 105.4 million liters (3.9%), big hits past three years If you look at dollars spent, $36.2 billion in 2024o   Vodka: $7.2 billion (19.9%), flat since 2021o   Cocktails (RTDs): $3.3 billion (9.1%), trending up in a big way, double-digit growth every yearo   Whiskey: $11.9 billion (32.9%), trending down two to three percent past two yearso   Agave: $6.7 billion (18.5%), trending up but growth is slowingo   Rum: $2.2 billion (6.1%), trending down in an escalating patterno   Cordials: $2.8 billion (7.7%), trending down but not at same pace as volumeo   Brandy: $2.1 billion (5.8%), big hits past three years If you look at dollars spent per liter, bearing in mind that inflation between 2016 and 2024 was 30.7%,o   Vodka: $10.83, up 11% since 2016o   Cocktails (RTDs): $5.01, down 23% since 2016o   Whiskey: $18.30, up 15% since 2016o   Agave: $23.17, up 25% since 2016o   Rum: $11.99, up 12.6% since 2016o   Cordials: $15.54, 13.8% since 2016o   Brandy: $20.24, 10.6% since 2016 You can get all the raw data and draw uyour own conclusions at DISCUS.

Jimadores cutting agave at Tequila. Stereo 48kHz 24bit. UNESCO listing: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila Recorded by Erick Ruiz Arellano. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

"The piece is based on a field recording of workers cutting agave near Tequila, Mexico. The rhythmic, percussive sounds immediately captured my attention, as well as the cultural significance of the plant. The composition explores themes of Sonic Heritage, preserving the importance of agave labor, which is deeply tied to Mexica (Aztec) traditions and the reverence for Mayahuel, the goddess of agave. Mayahuel represents the sacred and nourishing qualities of the plant, central to Mexica culture for centuries. "I worked with the recording both as a collection of samples and as a unified entity. While time-stretching it to lay a foundational base layer (a sort of cantus firmus), hidden tonal qualities emerged, transforming the sound into a more abstract, almost ceremonial texture. This shift guided the piece's structure. "The narrative of the piece follows a worker who experiences a spiritual revelation during their workday, leading to a new equilibrium between labor and spirituality. This journey is reflected in the structure of the composition, transitioning from the concrete (physical labor) to the divine (spiritual revelation), and back to the concrete, now aligned with the divine. "Through manipulation of the original recording, the piece demonstrates how sounds rooted in cultural heritage can evolve and acquire new meanings when removed from their original context. The result is a sonic journey that moves from the tangible world of work to a more abstract, spiritual realm." Jimadores cutting agave reimagined by Manuel Valenzuela. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

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Join us on as we dedicate an entire episode to tasting alcohol completely blind!  We try a common bottle and a "rare" bottle from vodka, rum, tequila and bourbon.  Our goal is to determine if premium is really worth it.Can we tell a difference?  Are premium/rare drinks worth the elevated price point?  Only one way to find out...Joining us on this episode is our friend, Drew.Bourbonhttps://tinyurl.com/BenchmarkSingleBarrelhttps://eaglerare.com/Rumhttps://www.bacardi.com/us/en/our-rums/gold-rum/https://www.bacardi.com/us/en/our-rums/reserva-diez-rum/Tequilahttps://tinyurl.com/DonJulio1942https://www.espolontequila.com/en-us/our-tequilas/tequila-anejo/Vodkahttps://tinyurl.com/KirklandVodkahttps://www.greygoose.com/#newrelease #bourbon #vodka #tequila #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture  https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arseniccultureThe Great Booze Scam: Is "Premium" Worth It?-E106https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Shout outs this episode to Cambio Tequila and Puesto! And Howard Gardner's “Theory of Multiple Intelligences”!

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – “What's Up” with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini delving into everything the Southland has to offer; from the ‘Grunion Run' in Long Beach and the ‘Celebration of Agave' in the South Bay, to ‘Swallows Day' in San Clemente and ‘César Chávez Family Day' in the Heart of Los Angeles ~ Don't forget to follow his adventures on Socials @NickPagliochini and @ThisWeekendWithNick … PLUS – Thoughts on the new trailer for ‘Happy Gilmore 2' - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – “What's Up” with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini delving into everything the Southland has to offer; from the ‘Grunion Run' in Long Beach and the ‘Celebration of Agave' in the South Bay, to ‘Swallows Day' in San Clemente and ‘César Chávez Family Day' in the Heart of Los Angeles ~ Don't forget to follow his adventures on Socials @NickPagliochini and @ThisWeekendWithNick - KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

Find out how to lose visceral fat by avoiding the 6 foods that prevent belly fat loss. In this video, I'm going to tell you what NOT to eat to lose belly fat. Avoid these foods if you want a flat stomach!Visceral fat surrounds the organs and keeps your body in a state of inflammation, preventing fat loss. Avoid these 6 foods that prevent fat loss. 1. Low-fat yogurtLow-fat yogurt is typically high in sugar and often contains industrial food starches like modified food starch, modified corn starch, or maltodextrin. Starch is not sweet, so people consume much more than sugar. It's higher on the glycemic index than sugar and is used to add bulk to a product. 2. Processed meat Hot dogs contain industrial sugars such as corn syrup that will spike blood sugar. Adding sugar to meat creates advanced glycated proteins. Organic grass-fed beef hot dogs are a good option!3. Atkins products These products are marketed as low-carb and keto-friendly but contain very low-quality ingredients such as soy protein isolates, seed oils, GMOs, and synthetic fibers. These can cause bloating and diarrhea and also prevent fat loss.5. Juice Many products marketed as “juice” often only contain minimal amounts of fruit juice and have high amounts of sweeteners, such as high-fructose corn syrup. Juice from concentrate is devoid of nutrients. Fructose found in fruit juice can only be broken down by the liver, which can contribute more to a fatty liver than glucose. 6. Agave nectar This sweetener seems healthy but is very high in fructose, which is hard on the liver. Coconut sugar and honey are better options but should be avoided when focusing on fat loss. 7. MayonnaiseProcessed mayo is mainly composed of soy oil. This type of fat is stored in the fat cells and isn't burned by the body as quickly as saturated fat. Seed oils like soy oil may be at the root of chronic disease.

That one hit is from Australian Traveller: “30 of the best bars in Sydney right now.”

This episode was inspired by a post that Mexican distiller Tomas Nava made in the Facebook group Mezcal Society. His post was inspired by the entry for “foreshots” at SpiritsBeacon.com. The response from Tom Bartram of Speciality Brands gave me the excuse to reconnect with Tom!Bonus! Tom's puntas-filled annecdote!

Check out 30A Distilling Co. when you're in Florida!

Lou Bank is the founder of SACRED, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in rural Mexican communities that produce heritage agave spirits. He also co-hosts the podcast "Agave Road Trip," which aims to help bartenders gain a deeper understanding of agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico.Lou is a genuinely kind and caring individual, and I am thrilled to share this Slow Baja conversation with you. I'd suggest you pour yourself a fine Tequila Fortaleza or your favorite Mezcal and enjoy the conversation.Follow the work of SACRED in Mexico here.Follow SACRED on Instagram.Listen to the "Agave Road Trip" podcast.

First and foremost, when claims are made about expenses by USAID or any federal agency of the US government, you can research for yourself at usaspending.gov. This is a great tool that is as close to absolute transparency in government as the USA has ever had. In the (literal) days since I recorded this episode (February 17, 2025), President Trump has signed an executive order that requires “radical transparency” of all government offices. In that very order, he highlights as an example of “how the federal government has wasted [our] hard-earned wages” this item:Numerous USAID grants have come under review, including $1.5 million to “advance diversity equity and inclusion in Serbia's workplaces and business communities.”But he doesn't share the Prime Award ID number or the recipient of that award. So you're left to dig into that yourself. If you believe there should be “radical transparency” in the government, ask for those items so you can see, for yourself, that this claim is true. Or just go digging and try to find evidence of this claim. Or any of the others in that executive order or the many posts the president or Elon Musk have made.Now … to watch the beautiful sermon from Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde — a wonderful call for mercy — click here.To read the transcript of the bishop's interview with “All Things Considered,” click here.While I don't believe I actually mentioned it in the episode, even as an apathetic agnostic, I'd still encourage everyone to read the letter that Pope Francis sent to the USA.To read how the first Trump administration launched the Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative, click here.

Continuará la  contratación de médicos extranjeros: SheinbaumProductores exigen mejor precio por kilo de agaveHonduras alcanza acuerdo en materia de migración con Estados UnidosMás información nuestro podcast

In this episode, we're diving deep into one of the most iconic cocktails of all time – The Margarita. From its mysterious origins to its pop culture rise, we're tracing the evolution of this tequila classic. We also break down the classic vs. modern variations, explore the spicy margarita phenomenon, and uncover the secret tips that take a margarita from good to unforgettable.Whether you're a Tommy's Margarita purist or love a mezcal twist, this episode has something for every margarita fan. Plus, we give you the lowdown on salt rims, tequila selection, and essential techniques to master your margarita game at home.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✅ The mystery behind the Margarita's origin – Who really invented it?✅ How tequila's boom in the US helped shape the cocktail's global success.✅ The rise of frozen margaritas – Game-changer or lazy bartending?✅ The spicy margarita takeover – The most popular riff in modern mixology.✅ Classic vs. Tommy's Margarita – Are you team Cointreau or team Agave?✅ Margarita variations you need to try – Blood Orange, Mezcal, Watermelon & more!✅ Expert tips on tequila, citrus, salt rims, and unexpected margarita hacks.Cocktail Shoutouts & Mentions:

Shout out this episode to Steve Catbagan, Denver, and its groovy agave scene; Arik Torren and his Lot 001 Brands, and fog nets. And of Cambio Tequila!

Luis Del Pozo exudes acceptance, curiosity, and hospitality. He cut his teeth in the hospitality industry of California where he honed his aesthetic and built a very supportive following on Instagram. Now, after starting a family and making Austin his new home, Luis represents the beautiful spirits of Lost Explorer. Whether dawning a stylish hat or semi-full copita, Luis is a master of his craft. We chat Puebla, aesthetic, being kind, and more.

Shout out this episode to Quiote Mezcaleria!And when in Chicago go visit the desert house at the Chicago Botanic Garden. It's as close to Mexico as anything 1,800 miles north of Mexico!

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, and Hospice of the Chesapeake. Today... a teen is shot near a popular Annapolis sports complex, police investigate a deadly shooting in Severn, and Anne Arundel County unveils a cutting-edge crime-fighting tool. Plus, a special film screening comes to Maryland Hall, Agave closed its doors in West Annapolis after less than two years, and new designs for Baltimore's collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge are revealed. Stay tuned for all the details. Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

Upcoming congressional hearings for RFK, Jr to head HHSI sleep four hours a night and feel fine, but is there a sleep supplement you recommend?Is agave a better sugar substitute than stevia? Any cautions about using agave?

The previous episode that inspired this episode is “The secret origin of Tequila Oro.”Shout out this episode to Jason Cox at 5 Sentidos! Shout out to Tequila Cascahuin!Maybe dibs in Chicago actually was documented…? Click here!

That incredible beer-not-beer was made by tlachiquero Marco Antonio of pulqueria El rincon de Mayahuel in San Felipe, Guanajuato. I was introduced to Marco by Malena Villasuso and Juan Pedro Valdes of Mezcal Villasuso. This episode was recorded outdoors at Bárbaro Asador de Campo, an amazing table-in-farm restaurant in Queretaro, where we stopped to have lunch with our travel companions: environmental scientist and SACRED program manager Regina Gonzalez and Brian Rabon of 30A Distilling Company.

Chris and Damola from Spearhead Spirits stop by to talk about their quest to bring African spirits out of obscurity and onto the back bar. With a vodka, a gin made with African botanicals and an agave spirit (much to Greg's delight) the two are on a mission to introduce the world to a range of flavors they didn't know they didn't know about. Together they talk about starting a company right around the time the Suez Canal got jammed, getting agave to grow on a whole new continent, and their plans for the future.Plus, Amor y Amargo is back in its old space and Greg's old boss is back in the news! One's good, one's not so good. You can probably figure out which is which but tune in anyway.Follow Bayab Gin on instagram at @bayabginFollow Sango Agave on instagram at @sangoafricanagaveLove The Speakeasy but wish there was more? Check out Bottled in Bond, our new Patreon podcast exclusively for you, our best regulars! Join now for sponsor-free listening, video podcasts, access to pre-sales and drink recipes from all our guests. Higher proof and aged to perfection, check it out now at patreon.com/BottledinBondCheck out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout. Don't forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

This episode was inspired by a bottle by Victor Ramos, sourced from his tasting room in Miahuatlan, Oaxaca, labeled “Mensoncle de Arroqueno.” It's the first time I've seen that spelling, but it refers to the heart of the agave — like mezontle. mesonte, and Mezonte. (Hi, Pedro!)

Ivan Saldaña, Master Distiller & Chief of Innovation at Casa Lumbre, shares his journey in the world of agave and his groundbreaking approach to crafting exceptional spirits. He shares how tradition and innovation come together in his work, and what the future holds for the brands he's helping to steward, as well as the spirits industry altogether

El néctar de agave es un tipo de azúcar altamente procesado de la planta Agave tequiliana (tequila).

Shout outs this episode to Oaxacan speakeasy Hembra, Marco Ochoa of Mezcouting, Sylvia Philion of Mezcaloteca, and Enrique Martinez of Metsal!

Check out the diverse selection of Mexican spirits being imported by Lot001 Brands! They have Mi Casa Tequila, Parejo (which offers Sotol and Lechugilla expressions), Rancho Tepúa (which offers Bacanora, Lechuguilla, and Palmilla expressions), Whiskey Maíz Nation, and Pelacañas Rum!

Outlawed until 1992, Bacanora is an ancestral Mexican agave spirit that's making a play to join tequila and mezcal in the limelight. Rodrigo Bojorquez of Kilinga Bacanora sits down with the band to talk about his own journey of going legit, what makes this spirit from Sonora so special, and how he's crafting his spirit for lighter, fruitier notes to compete on liquor stores' already well-stocked agave shelves.Plus, Thanksgiving is over and that means it's hot cocktail season baby! The relative merits of the hot toddy are weighed, discussed and ultimately found to be in the eye of the beholder (if not necessarily the palette of the podcast hosts).Follow Kilinga on Instagram at @kilingabacanoraLove The Speakeasy but wish there was more? Check out Bottled in Bond, our new Patreon podcast exclusively for you, our best regulars! Join now for sponsor-free listening, video podcasts, access to pre-sales and drink recipes from all our guests. Higher proof and aged to perfection, check it out now at patreon.com/BottledinBondCheck out Quiote Imports at quioteimports.com and use promo code “Speakeasy” to get free shipping at checkout. Don't forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can.