Latest Sprits Podcast Episodes
International Tequila Academy with owner Adam Fodor
The Tequila Tester - February 27, 2021 17:10 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsOn this episode, we talk with Adam Fodor who is the owner of the International Tequila Academy about his company and how it was started. His self-paced online course teaches beginner to advanced level students about the spirit. International Tequila Academy - https://internationaltequilaacad...
Ultra Premium tequila with Miguel Alanis of Veneno Tequila
The Tequila Tester - February 09, 2021 20:36 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsOn this episode, Miguel Alanis of Veneno Tequila joins us to talk about their brand and positioning in the industry. This Texas based tequila company is currently producing a blanco and 7 year old extra anejo. We taste both and talk about their processes and future offerings. The Tequila Teste...
From bottle to liquid with Jon Bullinger of YeYo Tequila
The Tequila Tester - January 12, 2021 21:55 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratings*** WE APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR THE POOR AUDIO, THE CONTENT IS GOOD SO WE TRIED TO CLEAN IT UP AS BEST AS POSSIBLE AND RELEASED IT **** Jon Bullinger with YeYo tequila discusses goes into extensive details the time and effort putting into everything from the bottle design, packaging and then t...
Drinking and discussing Volcan De Mi Tierra tequila with Aubrey West
The Tequila Tester - December 22, 2020 23:58 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsAubrey West, brand ambassador with Volcan De Mi Tierra tequila joins us to talk tequila and about the brand. While he discuss the history, bottle design and other interesting facts, we drink their blanco, brand new reposado and Cristalino Añejo tequila. Tequila Tester - http://TequilaTester....
Things get heated as we talk to Neil Grosscup of Tanteo Tequila
The Tequila Tester - December 07, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsNeil Grosscup of Tanteo Tequila joins us to talk about their lineup of fiery tequilas. We discuss how they came up with their infusions as we taste their jalapeño, habanero, chipotle and blanco tequila. Find out our thoughts on sipping this tequila neat and putting it in a cocktail. Mezcal Fo...
Perfecting blanco tequila with Eduardo “Lalo” González of Lalo Tequila
The Tequila Tester - November 23, 2020 14:02 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsEduardo “Lalo” González discusses his families legacy in tequila including his grandfather Don Julio. We talk about why they choose to focus on producing the best blanco possible. We taste Lalo Tequila and talk about the processes and flavor profile. Mezcal For Life - http://MezcalForLife.com...
World class extra anejo, Tears of Llorona, with master distiller Germán González
The Tequila Tester - November 13, 2020 16:02 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWe speak with master distiller Germán González the master distiller behind Tears of Llorona. This tequila is aged in scotch, sherry, and brandy barrels and is considered one of the top extra anejo tequilas available. We discuss his family history, how he got into tequila and blending processes w...
The story behind Tromba Tequila with Nick Reid and Rodrigo Cedano
The Tequila Tester - September 08, 2020 15:54 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsNick Reid and Rodrigo Cedano join us on this episode to discuss the story behind Tromba Tequila. Through a chance meeting in Mexico, this tequila was born. We talk through production methods and aging processes while sipping their blanco, reposado and anejo. Tequila Tester - http://TequilaTe...
Tahona crushed tequila with Laurence Spiewak of Suerte Tequila
The Tequila Tester - August 25, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsLaurence Spiewak, the co-founder of Suerte Tequila comes on this episode to talk about his tahona crushed tequila. We drink their blanco, reposado and anejo tequila and discuss their 8 year aged extra anejo. Learn about how they age and blend barrels to come up with their flavor profile. Marg...
Tahano crushed tequila with Laurence Spiewak of Suerte Tequila
The Tequila Tester - August 25, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsLaurence Spiewak, the co-founder of Suerte Tequila comes on this episode to talk about his tahona crushed tequila. We drink their blanco, reposado and anejo tequila and discuss their 8 year aged extra anejo. Learn about how they age and blend barrels to come up with their flavor profile. Marg...
Volley tequila seltzer with Chris Wirth and Camila Soriano
The Tequila Tester - August 18, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsChris & Camila come on this episode to discuss their new 100% blue agave tequila seltzer. We talk about how they started their company, the branding and how they are getting the product into the market. They currently have four flavors including Zesty Lime, Spicy Ginger, Sharp Grapefruit ...
Diffuser vs Traditional tequila making processes with Jake Lustig
The Tequila Tester - August 11, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsDo you really know what you are drinking? On this episode of The Tequila Tester, Jake Lustig with Haas Brothers gives a tequila education course. He discusses the history of tequila, processes and the spirit in general. We invite tequila novice and lifelong friend Tim to the show to learn along....
High proof & cask strength tequila with Salvador Chavez of Tequila Gran Dovejo
The Tequila Tester - August 04, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsTragedy strikes prior to the interview as tequila is destroyed. Tequila Gran Dovejo is doing a lot of cask and high proof offerings which we talk about. We also discuss their entire lineup while tasting the blanco, reposado and cask strength anejo.
Tequila Siembra Valles, Mezcal and traditional processes with David Suro
The Tequila Tester - July 28, 2020 22:19 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWhat is the difference between Tequila and Mezcal? We discuss this topic while we taste Siembra Valles Ancestral blanco tequila which is a throw back to traditional processes. Some mezcal makes it into the glass so we can discuss what makes this spirit unique.
Women in the tequila industry with Fany Camarena
The Tequila Tester - May 27, 2020 14:57 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWe speak with Fany Camarena about women in the tequila industry. She is the daughter of Carlo Camarena who is master distiller for the brand Tequila Ocho and El Tesoro. We sip Tequila Ocho anejo as she discusses the family aspects of the business.
Discussing Dano's Dangerous Tequila with Chris Timmerman
The Tequila Tester - May 25, 2020 06:36 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsChris Timmerman joins us to discuss Dano's Dangerous Tequila. They use traditional processes to craft their tequila in one of the older distilleries around. We talk through their aging process which includes making and charring their own barrels. We sample their blanco, reposado, anejo and infus...
Tequila and family with Master Distiller Carlos Camarena
The Tequila Tester - April 29, 2020 13:21 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWe talk with Master Distiller Carlos Camarena who is producing brands such as Tequila Ocho, El Tesoro and Tapatio. He discusses the family aspect at his distillery La Alteña and how important it is to the business. We sip on some of his creations while discussing how his work is like an artist. ...
Interview with brand ambassador Jesse Estes of Tequila Ocho
The Tequila Tester - April 24, 2020 13:24 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsOn this episode, we talk with Jesse Estes, brand ambassador with Tequila Ocho about their company and how it was started. We discuss how they keep the agave profile through their entire lineup while sampling Ocho Plata and single barrel anejo. Tequila Ocho - http://ochotequila.com
Drinking Blancos with Nic Soglanich, The Tequila Wanderer
The Tequila Tester - April 20, 2020 13:13 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsComing back on the show is Nic Soglanich, The Tequila Wanderer to discuss and sample blanco tequilas. We randomly selected Volans, Cascahuin Tahano and Fortaleza. During the tasting, we talk about processes and flavor profiles. The Tequila Wanderer - http://instagram.com/the_tequila_wanderer ...
La Dama Tequila discusses sustainability and the environment
The Tequila Tester - March 19, 2020 13:42 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsLa Dama Tequila shares their message on sustainability, the environment and fair treatment in the tequila industry. We drink their blanco tequila while talking about processes and how they are trying to distinguish themselves in the market. We also discuss their beautiful bottle and how it is m...
Generations of history in the tequila industry with G4 Tequila
The Tequila Tester - March 05, 2020 03:03 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsLearn about the history of G4 Tequila while we discuss the brand with Shawn Miller. He shares stories about master distiller Felipe Camarena, their family and unique processes. Our tequila samplings take us through their blanco, reposado, anejo and the extra anejo makes a surprise visit. G4 ...
The history of El Tequileño and sampling a unique reposado
The Tequila Tester - February 13, 2020 16:33 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsOn this episode, we speak with Juan Pablo De Loera about El Tequileño tequila. We discuss the history of the distillery that has been open for over 60 years. We taste several of their offerings including a unique reposado that is aged for over 6 years. El Tequileño - http://tequileno.com/ ...
Interview with Alex Baca of Azunia Tequila
The Tequila Tester - February 06, 2020 01:25 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWe talk with Alex Baca of Azunia Tequila about their small batch tequila out of Amatitan, Jalisco. The discussion centers around how they chose their particular tequila distillery and the advantages to having estate grown agave. We learn about their tequila offerings through sampling the blanco,...
Anejo over everything, learn about the style with us
The Tequila Tester - January 23, 2020 01:31 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWe work through covering all styles of tequila with this exclusively anejo show. As we taste through JaJa, Cantera Negra and Ocho, the conversation moves to price points and psychology of purchasing tequila. Learn about anejos and how they can be different from brand to brand.
Distinguishing your tequila in a crowded market with Maurice Tebele of JaJa Tequila
The Tequila Tester - January 09, 2020 03:04 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWe interview Maurice Tebele of JaJa tequila about how the brand was started and meaning behind the name. The conversation deep dives in some of the unique marketing they are doing in the space. We taste their reposado tequila while taking about the blanco and newly released anejo. Learn about t...
The History of Herradura tequila with Ruben Aceves
The Tequila Tester - October 10, 2019 14:01 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWe discuss the history of Herradura tequila with brand ambassador Ruben Aceves. Their distillery is over 400 years old but started making Herradura in 1870. Ruben discusses their unique aging process for their blanco and how they source their barrels. We taste their Silver, Reposado, Anejo and...
Building a brand out of friendship with Tequila Sheela owners Sheela and Natalie
The Tequila Tester - October 02, 2019 23:23 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsLifelong 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 taste their blanco, reposado and anejo tequila and even discuss a potential future product. Tequ...
Learn about the blanco style of tequila as we taste through a flight
The Tequila Tester - September 12, 2019 01:57 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsLearn 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 lowland and highland tequila? We put that question to test.
Discussing and sampling Extra Anejo style tequila
The Tequila Tester - August 28, 2019 20:18 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsOn 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. Learn about tequila with us on this episode.
El Tesoro Tequila with Tyler Wang, Central Brand Ambassador
The Tequila Tester - August 15, 2019 02:46 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsTyler 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 distiller to the jimadors that cut the agave. We even get to try their unreleased extra anejo.
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