The Agave Social Club

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

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

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

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

I speak with Founder of Mission 1530 Jason Krasno as he shares why he started Mission 1530 and how he is set on raising money for the tequila industry and the Bat Friendly Program. Be sure to check out https://www.batfriendly.org/ to learn more about the program.

Founder Pete Kelly joins me to give an update on the fast growing Insolito Tequila as well as share their brand new Extra Anejo. Go to https://www.insolitotequila.com/ to preorder their XA that will release in early March.

I just got back from a quick yet amazing trip with Cazcanes Tequila. Come along for the ride as I recap the weekend. Be sure to check out https://www.cazcanes.com/ to learn more about the brand. Follow me on IG @agavesocialclub to see more footage from the trip.

I speak with Chief Growth Officer Jim Ruane from Cierto Tequila. Cierto is targeting the high end luxury market and has amassed over 800 awards. Made by Enrique Fonseca and Sergio Mendoza at the highly respected NOM1146 La Tequilena Distillery. To learn more about Cierto you can go to https://cierto.com/

I speak with Experience Agave Founder and Author Clayton Szczech about all things tequila as we hear his story and dive into his new book. Be sure to purchase "A Field Guide To Tequila" here https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Tequila-Where-Taste/dp/1648291481/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1K4OHGX827I4&keywords=a+field+guide+to+tequila&qid=1699998621&sprefix=a+field+guide+to+tequila%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1

Join us as we hear the story of Number Juan Tequila. You can learn more about the brand by going to https://numberjuantequila.com/ Be sure to follow me on social media @agavesocialclub for more tequila and agave content daily.

I speak with PM Spirits founder Nicolas Palazzi about his journey into bringing incredible spirits to the market. We discuss and taste their super small batch PM Spirits Tequila Blanco as well as talk about some of the other brands they are working with. To learn more about PM Spirits, you can go to https://www.pmspirits.com

Don't miss Lagrimas Del Valle, the newest creation from Altamar Brands and the Cascahuin Distillery. We're diving deep into terroir as we taste this incredible tequila. To learn more about the brand, you can go to https://altamarbrands.com/

Join us as we recap the incredible week we had with some very special people and brands for the first ever TMM Additive Free Week. A big thanks to Grover and Scarlet for such an amazing week. Be sure to download the TMM app.

I had the honor to meet the owner of Uruapan Chiranda Miriam Pacheco when I was with Fortaleza. Her barrels play an intricate role with the upcoming Winter Blend so we needed to hear her story and taste some of her fantastic Agricola Charanda.

Here is my latest recap trip where I had the honor of spending some time with the Fortaleza team as well as try the latest edition of Winter Blend. Amazing people and amazing tequila.

Chris Chapanar , host of the Whisky Noobs Podcast joins me to share some knowledge on Whiskey and walks me through a tasting. Be sure to follow him on IG @whiskey_noobs.

I speak with founder Howard Cao and COO Marcus Jasper as we learn about the foundation of Kokoro Spirits. To try Kokoro visit https://shop.kokorospirits.com/ type in AGAVESOCIAL for 15% off your first order.

I speak with one of the driving forces of Tequila Curado, Jorge Balbontin. We hear his story of getting into the bar scene as well as his journey with Tomas Estes and eventually growing Tequila Curado, the worlds first infused Tequila. Be sure to check out https://www.curadotequila.com/ to learn more about the brand.

I speak with the creator of Quintaliza Tequila double barrel reposado. To purchase your own bottle, go to https://quintalizatequila.com/quintaliza-reposado/ and use the promo code FORTHEBOLD to receive free shipping.

I speak with one of the Co-Founders of Neta Spirits Niki Nakazawa. She shares her story of how she got into Mezcal as we sip through some of their incredible Mezcals. To learn more about the brand, you can visit https://netaspirits.com/