Discussing Tequila and Processes with J. Antuna Owner of Sueno De Atzo Tequila
In the first episode of The Tequila Tester, we interview J. Antuna, owner of Sueno De Atzo Tequila. He discusses the processes to make and age his blanco, reposado, anjeo and extra anejo tequila. Learn...
View ArticleInterview with Pepe Zevada founder of Pepe Z Tequila
Pepe Zevada of Pepe Z Tequila talks to us about how the brand he founded was created out of retirement. He discusses their lineup of tequilas, the flavors and aging process. Things go in a different...
View ArticleTalking the business of tequila with Stewart and Kaitlyn Skloss of Pura Vida
On this episode Stewart and Kaitlyn Skloss join us to discuss Pura Vida tequila. We find insight on how the company was started and continue with aspects of the business part of the operations. We...
View ArticleDrinking Reposados with Nic Soglanich, The Tequila Wanderer
On this episode, we discuss reposados with Nic Soglanich, The Tequila Wanderer. Our in depth conversation on the style and how they are made centers around two of his favorite reposados, El Tesoro...
View ArticleTequila branding and aging with Titanium Tequila
We interview Robert Tijerina and Casey Hartle of Titanium Tequila. We taste their Blanco, Reposado, Anejo & Ultra Aged tequila while discussing the process involved in each expression. The talk...
View ArticleInfused tequila and cocktails with Steve Sharma of El Big Bad
On this episode we discuss infused tequila with Steve Sharma, owner of El Big Bad, a restaurant in Houston, Texas. His unique establishment allows patrons to customize their own margaritas by choosing...
View ArticleInterview with Tom Nall, Founder of Republic Tequila
We interview Tom Nall, founder of Republic Tequila, a company based out of Austin, Texas. This cowboy discusses how he went to Mexico and found the perfect juice to start his company. We also taste...
View ArticleStarting a brand with Scott Willis of Tequila 512
We discuss starting a new tequila brand and challenges with Scott Willis of Tequila 512. He chats with us about labeling, bottles and choosing the right juice to put in that bottle. We discuss an...
View ArticleTequila education with Jorge Raptis and Don Julio Tequila
Jorge Raptis, national educator with Diageo, shares with us his extensive knowledge of agave based spirits. We discuss the history of Don Julio tequila and processes used to make their tequila. The...
View ArticleDiscussing tequila with Don Anastacio Tequila
We talk to Andrew and Carlos with Don Anastacio tequila about their lineup of tequila. The interview starts with a history of the brand and leads the discussing the flavors found in each expression. We...
View ArticleThe tradition of agave with Nick Kovacic, Director of Agave: Spirit of a Nation
Nick Kovacic, the Director of the documentary Agave: Spirit of a Nation joins us to discuss his film. We talk about how the tradition of distilling and the process of making tequila and mezcal is...
View ArticleTequila Fortaleza with founder Guillermo Sauza in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
We had the honor of sitting down and talking to Guillermo Sauza, founder of Fortaleza Tequila at his distillery in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. He discussed with us the history of the distillery and how...
View ArticleDistillery trip report of our visit to Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
We recently visited Jalisco, Mexico with the purpose of visiting distilleries to see in person how tequila is made. We start in Tlaquepaque and visit a store that holds the Guinness World Record for...
View ArticleToro De Lidia Tequila, mezcal and sotol with Julio Gomez
Julio Gomez with Toro De Lidia tequila talks to us about the brand. We taste their aged offerings including their reposado, anejo and 9 year old extra anejo. We bull through these and move onto a...
View ArticleSipping through the Tequila Box with Hannah Lewis of Sip Tequila
We sip through The Tequila Box, a curated box of boutique tequilas that are shipped directly to your door. The offerings include Ocho Plata, G4 Reposado, Adictivo Añejo, AsomBroso 5 Year Extra Añejo...
View ArticleLiving in Mexico and the Tequila Matchmaker App with Grover Sanschagrin
When technology and tequila meet, we have the Tequila Matchmaker app which gives a wealth of information while creating a community. We talk with Grover Sanschagrin, the creator of the app, about how...
View ArticleEl Tesoro Tequila with Tyler Wang, Central Brand Ambassador
Tyler talks about one of our favorite tequilas, El Tesoro. We discuss the traditional processes they use to this day and the history behind it. There is a huge family aspect from the beginning of the...
View ArticleDiscussing and sampling Extra Anejo style tequila
On this episode we discuss the extra anejo style and how it is made and the processes involved. We sample Don Abraham Extra Anejo, Jose Cuervo Reserva De La Familia and Cantera Negra Extra Anejo....
View ArticleLearn about the blanco style of tequila as we taste through a flight
Learn about the blanco style of tequila as we taste through a flight. We sample Espolon, Codigo 1530 and Jaja tequila and discuss the differences. Do you think you can taste the difference between a...
View ArticleBuilding a brand out of friendship with Tequila Sheela owners Sheela and Natalie
Lifelong friends Sheela Marshall and Natalie Merrick discuss starting their brand Tequila Sheela. Their story starts as accountants and moves onto introducing their product to the India market. We...
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