Heritage Mezcal

S1E75 Querido Aguacate ~ Spanish Spoken / Hablado en Español ~

El aguacate para los mexicanos es salud, lujo y alegría. Practicamente todas las gastronomias del páis lo incluyen, ya sea embarrado, partido, en salsa, y yo lo he visto hasta en licuado. Pero pese a…

S1E74 California Agave

In this episode with Doug Richardson, we talk about all things agave. From how to choose the right species if you are working in California, to naming some of the most extravagan agaves that nobody…

S1E73 Cacao Para Todos ~ Spanish Spoken / Hablado en Español ~

Quizás sea un vicio de los malos,  pero siempre me han encantado los productos que son casi invisibles.  Por suerte algunos de ellos ahora empiezan a concentrar fama y atención, como el mezcal, pero…

S1E72 Cuatrociénegas' Sotol

One of the most extravagant expressions I've had in a long time is Mauricio Cantú's Sotol, produced in Cuatrociénegas, Coahuila. I had the privilege of visiting this territory, and I can testify that…

S1E71 Vino del Norte ~ Spanish Spoken / Hablado en Español ~

Bienvenidos a Heritage Mezcal en Español.En este episodio con Alan Schubert y Enrique Cesard  nos acercamos a la muy improbable historia de los vinos del Norte, específicamente a la de aquellos…

S1E70 From Bleak to Lush Pt 2

I think a lot about agriculture, in my mind it was the first way in which humans expressed themselves. They planted for survival, but also to meet and expand their desires.They were able to create…

S1E69 Coahuila's Sotol

Coahuila is the third-largest state in all of Mexico. But in many ways, it is a discrete, unknown territory. I personally know very few people who have traveled to Saltillo or who have roamed around…

S1E68 Mecenas ~ Spanish Spoken / Hablado en Español ~

La totalidad de México me emociona y me entusiasma, pero siempre tengo algún favorito de temporada, y ahorita Guadalajara trae a mi corazón latiendo fuerte: sus calles, sus museos, la gran oferta de…

S1E67 Agave Science Popurrí Pt. 2

In this conversation with my dear friend Fabio Raya, we explore many of the ideas we were exposed to at the "VI Simposio Internacional de Agave". This episode includes everything from using agave as…

S1E66 Mexican Wine

Wine has a long history in Mexico, with its introduction arguably dating back to the 16th century. However, it was never massively consumed in the same manner as pulque, beer, or vino de mezcal.…

S1E65 Querido Sotol ~ Spanish Spoken / Hablado en Español ~

Este es el primer episodio que se graba en español y estoy tremendamente orgulloso de eso. Para esta nueva realidad paralela bilingüe del podcast, quise empezar con un episodio que resolvió muchas de…

S1E64 Flavour Hunting

There are so many things that you could do with your life. You could dedicate decades to science, get into politics, and figure out how to reach world peace, and then there are flavors and pleasures.…

S1E63 Rethinking Oak

Aging agave spirits (with the exception of tequila) is still a taboo, something you talk about using your softest voice not to gain some pretty vocal enemies. Yet, the influence of barrels (and clay…

S1E62 Mezcal From the Heart

Mezcal is equally fascinating and terrifying for those who may not be familiar with it. Some are curious but too shy to venture beyond a cocktail, while others can take significant chances, to the…

S1E61 From Bleak to Lush

The agave spirits multiverse is as exciting as ever. The conversation has been expanding year after year, bringing to light new regions, agaves and production techniques. But, at least personally,…

S1E60 Inaccurate Regulation

Lately, I’ve been in a little bit of a conundrum. I’ve been asking myself what the most important aspect of mezcal is that I should be talking about. Should I focus on the history, the culture, the…

S1E59 Neverending Chihuahua

Chihuahua is not only Mexico's largest state but also full of neverending stories. The first episode I ever recorded about this state was more of an ode: two people who had recently found Chihuahua…

S1E58 Mezcal Beyond Commerce Pt 2

S1E57 Vital Water

More and more I've been thinking that we could summarize agave as the lovely culmination of three main variables: agave, yeast and water.In this podcast I believe we've explored in great depth agave…

S1E56 Rephrasing Spirits

There are so many things that we just do. We don't know where did they start or why do we do them . Pure social inertia. Sharing drinks at a bar, at least for me, is one of those things.  Many people…