I had a chance to speak with Juan Pena who is behind Prolijo Mezcal, Tequila, and Tierra y Libertad Tequila. Three great brands with three great agave spirits. be sure to check out https://www.prolijomezcal.com/ https://www.drinkprolijo.com/ https://www.drinktyl.com/
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 113
I had the honor to be a guest on Brad Niccum's show "Tasting Tequila with Brad" I hope you enjoy this candid conversation as Brad had great questions. Be sure to follow Brad Niccum on all platforms. https://tastingtequilawithbrad.com/
Jul 02, 2025•58 min•Season 5Ep. 112
Join us for a great conversation with the guys from Loco Tequila. This is a brand that is going against the grain as they look to honor the history of authentic tequila and push the boundaries for the future. To learn more about the brand, you can go to https://loco-tequila.com/
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 5Ep. 111
I just got back from Mexico two days ago and had an amazing trip. From Caballito Cerrero, driving the fields sipping Fortaleza Anejo with Guillermo, to spending the night at Enrique Fonsecas barrel house with over 12,000 barrels. This was a special trip.
Jun 04, 2025•42 min•Season 5Ep. 110
I speak with Sabor Y Cultura founder Luis Hernandez. You don't want to miss one of the best festivals around that also helps the community. To learn more, go to https://www.saborevent.com/
May 21, 2025•50 min•Season 5Ep. 109
One of my favorite episodes is with Billy Erickson from Fortaleza. Do you why Fortaleza is not called Los Abuelos in the US? Billy and I discuss it as well as hear the history of the brand. To learn more about the brand go to https://tequilafortaleza.com/
May 07, 2025•46 min•Season 5Ep. 108
I had the honor to speak to David Alan from PATRÓN Tequila about the brand’s history as well as their additive free tequila and commitment to transparency. To learn more about PATRÓN Tequila, you can visit https://www.patrontequila.com/
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 107
Siempre founder and good friend Alex Lacroix joins me to catch us up on all things Siempre, including the special Exclusivo Blanco release created by me for and Sergio Cruz. I can't wait to share this release.
Apr 09, 2025•53 min•Season 5Ep. 106
Last year, I had the chance to be a guest on the Whiskey Tequila Fridays Podcast. If you want to hear more of my story and some of my thoughts on tequila, here's your chance. Be sure to check out their show.
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 5Ep. 105
Don't miss this incredible ancestral and artisanal mezcal with founders Daniel Zavala and Alejandro Sixto. Be sure to check out https://matasantamezcal.com/ to learn more and to purchase.
Mar 12, 2025•52 min•Season 5Ep. 104
I speak with founder of Cambio Tequila John Des Rosiers as he is the mastermind of this exceptional new tequila brand. Be sure to check out https://cambiotequila.com/ to learn more and to purchase.
Feb 26, 2025•57 min•Season 5Ep. 103
My good friend Kobe Desmet returns to the show to share what he is up to as he embarks on his new journey with The PKGD Group. From G4 to Ultramundo, The PKGD Group is all about high quality producer owned agave spirits. To learn more you can go to https://pkgdgroup.com/
Feb 13, 2025•43 min•Season 5Ep. 102
It is 2025 and The Agave Social Club Podcast is back. Have you had Lost Lore Tequila? This is one that needs to be on your radar. Made right with a great story to tell, Lost Lore has a bright future. To learn more you can go to https://www.lostloretequila.com/ Looking to be an official member of the ASC, join here https://www.theagavesocialclub.com/store/p/the-agave-social-club-membership...
Jan 29, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 101
A big day as we celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast. It is an honor to have Lalo back on the show as we celebrate their new High Proof Blanco. To learn more about the brand, you can go to https://lalospirits.com/
Nov 13, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 100
The Guys from the Tactical Tequila Podcast had me on their show last month so I wanted to share some of our conversation. Be sure to check out there show wherever you listen to podcasts.
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 99
I recently wrapped up a production project with the brand Yeyo. Come with me as I recap the trip.
Oct 16, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 98
We speak with Christiane Maertens from Valor Tequila and The Gente Buena Foundation, and Kathy Gregoire from Pronatura as we hear about the work that they are doing to bring water to the community of San Pedro de Los Landeros. Starting on September 30th, they are launching a campaign where they look to raise $100,000 for this water initiative. How can you help? Go to https://gentebuenafoundation.org/ and DONATE!!! you can learn more about Valor by going to https://drinkvalor.com/ and don't miss ...
Sep 25, 2024•52 min•Season 5Ep. 97
We are revisiting some of our most popular episodes like this one with Jake Lustig as we hear his story and how he got involved with NOM1146. Are you caught up?
Sep 11, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 96
I just got back from MX where I got to spend time with some amazing brands. The 2024 Winter Blend is almost here so let's talk about it. Be sure to follow me on social media @agavesocialclub
Aug 14, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 95
My buddies from Cazcanes join me to share an update on all that they have going on. A new XA will come out next year, just launched their rosa blanco with the rosa repo coming this fall all while scaling the brand. Be sure to check out https://www.cazcanes.com/ to learn more.
Jul 31, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 94
After the passing of his father, Thomas Hristov continues the legacy and passion that Romeo Hristov created with Chisholm Trail Crafts glasses. It's been 5 years and an education that you won't find at any business school. CTC glasses are beautiful and should be in your collection for sipping your agave spirits. To learn more you can visit, https://www.chisholmtrailcrafts.com/ A big thanks to everyone who has joined the official Agave Social Club Membership. Feel free to check out https://www.th...
Jul 10, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 93
Chad and Cristina Allen come back on the show to discuss their journey with their single barrel program as well as the Agave Social Club Single Barrel Collaboration. They also drop some big news for what's coming in the future. A big thanks to Kegnbottle.com for supporting this single barrel collaboration at retail.
Jun 26, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 92
I speak with Alma Del Jaguar founder McCauley Williams as we discuss everything from Jaguars, to distillation, to Barrel maturation. I also had a chance to try their new High Proof Blanco Nocturna which you can preorder here https://www.almadeljaguar.com/tequilas
Jun 12, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 91
I speak with John Melvin from the Good Juice Festival and Montagave Tequila as we discuss all things Good Juice. To learn more about Montagave you can go to https://montagave.com .
May 29, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 90
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.
May 15, 2024•28 min•Season 5Ep. 89
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/
May 01, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 88
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.
Apr 17, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 87
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.
Mar 13, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 86
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.
Feb 28, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 85
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.
Feb 14, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 84