Heritage Mezcal

Oct 16 2024 50 ep. 28 mins 12

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A podcast about all things agave that ventures into baseball, marble, tlayudas and other delights.

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10,000 Years of Agave History

Oct 16 2024 34 mins

Agaves and humans have always had an intimate relationship but, believe it or not, a significant part of if has nothing to do with booze. As we've discussed before in this podcast agaves provided to our ancestors with many charms; from clothing to nourishment. But given the fact that many of these relationships have disappeared, this wider understanding of agave is quite hard to im

Drink More Pox

Oct 03 2024 23 mins

Pox, the quintessential Chiapas spirit, is probably the most mysterious Mexican drink that I've encountered in my life. It was a big part of my early 20's, but I never truly understood its technicalities or cultural relevance. Happily, thanks to Javier Oroz, who I just interviewed a few weeks ago (go check the Bacanora episode), I got to meet Zury Guindi. Zury started bottling bo

Tahona Mezcal Room

Aug 21 2024 26 mins

This is the beginning of a series where both Roy and Chava go around the many venues that hold agave collections that they think are pretty and tasty. Some may be the usual suspects but others may be hiding in plain view, just like Tahona Mezcal Room. Join Chava and Julie Mann Wharton in a conversation that includes tips on how to party when in Brazil, the different types of cachac

Titanium Dioxide Against Vinasse

Aug 09 2024 15 mins

Vinasse, which are maybe the most offensive byproducts when making mezcal or tequila, can be neutralized in a number of ways. Scientists are always trying to offer more efficient and cost effective options to neutralize this nasty stuff, and one of those experiments was brought to our attention by our brilliant medical correspondent, Ryan Aycock (aka Cocktail MD). The technical s

Bacanora is Sonora

Jul 30 2024 36 mins

As most things that have been created in Northern Mexico, Bacanora tends to create more questions than answers. It may have an active Denomination of Origin and there are some really awesome brands out there bringing delicious juice, but many of the stories linked to its origins are still obscure. In this conversation with Javier Oroz (mastermind behind @bastardosdelbacanora and

Scale Matters

Jul 17 2024 21 mins

How big is it too big? When does a mezcalero stops being "small batch" and migrates to something that could be labeled as not truly artisanal? In this conversation with jóven Jon Darby (patrón at @sin_gusano) we dabble around some some of these questions, while sipping some rarities, that according my invitee prove that he may not be the worst purist in this industry. I hope y

Agave Science Popurrí

Jul 03 2024 23 mins

A popurrí is the ultimate mix, an intense collage of songs merged together to accelerate enjoyment. I am sure that the term has been confined to music because if someone were to create the "taco popurrí" it would be too much for humanity to withstand. But jokes aside, this episode is exactly that, a "Popurrí" . Fabio Raya, one of my favorite scientists on earth, was in town

Stable Pulque

Jun 19 2024 35 mins

So many of the most valuable Mexican products are tremendously fragile. A perfectly ripe zapote, a prime "lechón", a fresh habanero salsa and my always beloved pulque. In this episode with Cesar Ojeda, aka @intergalacticyeastieboy, we talk about some of his most recent experiments regarding pulque fermentation, we touch a bit on social justice and we do laugh quite a bit. We

Amasijo

Jun 11 2024 31 mins

There are many ways to access the very vast diversity within Mexican food and drinks. Some love spirits, others honey or tea. But Martina ( from @colectivoamasijo) has been working with many different producers from around the country trying to showcase milpa-based agricultural products. We hope you enjoy this episode that delves into the many faces of Mexican agriculture.

Lamparillo Puntas

Jun 04 2024 26 mins

If there has been an agave that I've been aggressively celebrating for the last few years, it definitely has been Lamparillo. I still remember the first time I tried and I was so confused.I just didn't know that an agave could create that specific set of flavors and aromasBut most importantly I couldn't imagine the kind of landscape that could foster such an unique agave. To bett