mezcal

This episode covers sexual and asexual reproduction in agave plants. We explain the anatomy of its inflorescence, pollination and genetic clones.

The first episode of our three part miniseries covers agave taxonomy and nomenclature.

Lorena Terán Ibarra is the director of Copita Project for El Buho Mezcal where she leads the regenerative agriculture and educational programs. 

Initiated by the founders of El Buho, the Copita Project seeks to replenish and preserve the balance of the natural environment while planting cultivated and semi-cultivated agaves. 

We talk to Asis Cortés about the history of mezcal in Matatlan and his newest project, Mezcal Dixeebe.

Rion Toal joins us to discuss Maestros del Mezcal, promoting traditional mezcal, and agaves of Oaxaca.

Niki is a co-founder of Neta Spirits, Leo reps PM Spirits who import Neta. We talk agaves, Miahuatlán, tequio, and distillation.

Scott Rosenbaum of T. Edward Wine and Spirits joins us to discuss building a spirits portfolio, terroir, and the agave spirits market.

Tess tells us about her recent trip to Michoacán. We talk Cupreata Agaves, production styles and particular traditions that surround the spirit.

German discusses his mezcal brand, Lágrimas de Dolores. We talk Durango, Cenizo agaves and production process.

Ferron introduces us to some of the women mezcal producers she interviewed in Oaxaca and Durango.

Mariah and Alex discuss Banhez mezcal, the co-op model, their signature blend, bats and so much more!

Jay Schroeder discusses his new book, Understanding Mezcal.

Noah talks about his love of Espadins, the flavor profiles of different agaves and gives us an insiders view on curating a mezcal menu.