Latest Sotol Podcast Episodes
Intermission - Season 2 preparations
Elixir of the Gods - July 09, 2019 10:04 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsJust a quick heads up on what we are working on. And we need your help too, because we want to find and share with you cool Agave spirit bars all across Europe. Help us find them! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elixirofthegods/ Insta/Twitter: @elixirpodcast Mail: elixirofthegodspodcast@gmail...
Extra Chapter 3: The limitations of denominations
Elixir of the Gods - May 30, 2019 11:53 - 58 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsFor this episode we met Esteban from Mexcio in Diego's office. Some of the photos on this blog were made by him. Esteban is well connected in the Mezcal scene, he knows many small Agave spirit producers in Mexico and is involved in different small but high-quality brands. He also started his own ...
Extra Chapter 3: The limitations of denominations with Esteban Morales Garibi
Elixir of the Gods - May 30, 2019 11:53 - 58 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsFor this episode we met Esteban from Mexcio in Diego's office. Some of the photos on this blog were made by him. Esteban is well connected in the Mezcal scene, he knows many small Agave spirit producers in Mexico and is involved in different small but high-quality brands. He also started his own ...
Extra Chapter 2: Live from the Berlin Podcasting Meetup
Elixir of the Gods - March 20, 2019 17:11 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe were invited to a podcasting meetup at "The Venue" Berlin and had the chance to share our passion. Of course we also brought a bottle so everybody could get a taste.
Extra Chapter 1: Visting the "Puntas, Gracias" pop-up store
Elixir of the Gods - March 01, 2019 18:58 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 4 ratingsFor this special chapter we were invited to a basement inside a barber shop, where the pop-up "Puntas, Gracias" is located. Christian Schrader and Tom Bullock want to make Agave spirits accessible to anybody and share their knowledge and experiences. Based on your individual preferences you can t...
Chapter 6: Sotol Tasting
Elixir of the Gods - December 19, 2018 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe cousin of Mezcal. Traditionally a Mezcal, but now a days we know it is not an Agave, but a Dasylirion. The plants are very similar and in this chapter we will try to explain the differences between them. We will be trying the same brand, but different varieties of Dasylirions, which is not s...
Chapter 5: Bacanora Tasting
Elixir of the Gods - December 18, 2018 05:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe will be trying Bacanoras the pride of the north. Typically a Mezcal, but with its own local Appellation. The Plant in this case is an Angustifolia, but the subspecies is Pacifica. Not a very common drink, but give it a try, you might like it. - Bacanora Cielo Rojo - Bacanora Yoowe - Bacanora ...
Chapter 4: How to read the Label
Elixir of the Gods - December 17, 2018 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this chapter we are going to go for the methods. We have seen the process but now we go a bit deeper. The methods are the different techniques used for each stage of the process. The method begins with the Jima, the different tools used for cutting. The cooking, the different ovens. The mas...
Chapter 3: Espadin Tasting
Elixir of the Gods - December 16, 2018 05:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsEspadin subspecies tasting. 3 Different Espadines, from different regions, with different techniques. - Raicilla La Venenosa Tabernas - Mezcal Mina Real Blanco - Mezcal Fidencio Clásico
Chapter 2: From the seed to the bottle
Elixir of the Gods - December 15, 2018 10:18 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe goal is to try and give you an idea of the process Agave distills go through to become Spirits. The process is complicated but very interesting. If you know the process for other distills, then it will not be so hard grasp the idea, but each distill has its own characteristics. The 3 most i...
Chapter 1: The Basics
Elixir of the Gods - December 14, 2018 09:18 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this first chapter we will try to differentiate the Agave distills, uncover some myths, and explain how to drink it. We will give some information about the Appellations of origin and explain a bit about the complexity and variety of the Agave plant.
Chapter 0: Teaser
Elixir of the Gods - November 17, 2018 13:49 - 2 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratingsHi, we are Diego and Albert and we would like to share our passion for the world of Agave spirits with you.
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