October 16 & 22 ‘24 Texas based Construction Company Tequila & Mezcal Tasting Event with their clients in Austin & Waco Texas.
Over 65 attended
Line Up -
September 19 ‘24 and Jul 31 ‘24 Financial Services Investment Firm in Indiana Virtual Tequila Tasting Event with their clients.
83 attended
Line Up -
Sep 14 ‘24 Susana E. St. Lawerence Fundraiser Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event with their colleagues and friends in Richmond, Texas.
35 attended & 30 tasted
Line Up -
Sep 13 ‘24 Financial Services Investment Firm Tequila Tasting Event with their colleagues and clients in Dallas, Texas.
12 RSVP’s
Line Up -
Aug 29 ‘24 Houston area Private Club Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event with their members in Houston, Texas.
Over 50 attended the tasting
25 attended the staff training
Line Up -
Aug 23 ‘24 Kelly & Kathy F. Tequila & Mezcal Fundraiser Tasting Event with family and friends in Memphis, Tennessee.
Over 100 attended & 30+ tasted
Line Up -
Aug 17 ‘24 Northern Houston area HOA Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event with their homeowners in Conroe, Texas.
40 attended
Line Up -
July 11 '24 Financial Services Investment Firm in Chicago Virtual Tequila Tasting Event with their clients.
97 Attended
Line Up -
June 15 '24 Southwest Houston HOA Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event & Cigars with their homeowners in Richmond, Texas.
30 Attended
Line Up -
May 23 ‘24 Dr. Ryan C., DC Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event with his clients in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Close to 80 attended
Line Up -
May 04 ‘24 Ashley B. Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event with her husband’s friends in Dallas, Texas.
Line Up -
Apr 27 ‘24 West Frisco HOA Tequila Tasting Event with their homeowners in Frisco, Texas.
50 attended
Line Up -
Apr 20 ‘24 Derrick M. Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event with his friends and neighbors in The Tribute, The Colony, Texas
16 attended & 12 tasted
Line Up -
Apr 19 ‘24 Sugarland HOA, Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event with their homeowners in Sugarland, Texas.
48 attended
Line Up -
Mar 27 ‘24 Austin Woman’s Club Tequila Tasting Dinner with their members in Austin, Texas.
30 RSVP’s
Line Up -
Feb 02 ‘24 University of Texas Fraternity alumni group retreat Tequila & Mezcal Tasting Event in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
10 attendees plus the staff listened in.
Line Up -
Jan 24 ‘24 Financial Services Group retreat Tequila Tasting Event in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
25 attended plus the staff listened in.
Line Up -
Dec 30 ‘23 Hunting Lodge New Years Eve Eve Tequila Tasting Event with their clients in the Texas Hill Country
20+ attended
Line Up -
Nov 04 ‘23 Ross R. Tequila Tasting Event with his friends in West, Frisco, Texas.
19 attended
Line Up -
Oct 26 ‘23 Event Planner and MAC of Texas Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event with their clients at The Las Colinas Resort, Las Colinas, Texas.
220 attended & over 60 tasted
Line Up -
Sep 02 ‘23 Liberty Hill, Texas HOA Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event with their homeowners.
50 attended
Line Up -
Aug 31 ‘23 Houston area Private Club Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event with their members.
Over 100 members attended & over 80 tasted neat and in the cocktails
and
Aug 31 ‘23 Houston area Private Club Tequila and Mezcal staff training.
Over 20 staff members attended
Cocktails served:
Blanco or Reposado Paloma
Reposado or Añejo Old Fashioned
Reposado or Añejo Manhattan
Blanco or Reposado Ranch Water
Lineup -
Jul 24 ‘23 A Journey Through Mexico: Understanding Tequila and Mezcal!
With this week's presentation in Dallas I’ve been fortunate to present at 6 NACE Experience’s since 2013 around the country. NACE is National Association for Catering & Events and is the preeminent advocate for catering, banquets and event planners and executives around the country.
Over 70 attended.
My 6 presentations:
Jul 18 ‘23 Financial Services Firm Virtual Tequila Tasting Event with their clients.

218 attended
Line Up -
Jun 15 ‘23 Financial Services Virtual Tequila & Mezcal Tasting Event with their clients. With Artisan Salts.
42 attended 
Line Up -
May 19 ‘23 Dan S. Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event with his friends and neighbors in Frisco, Texas.
20+ attended & 16 tasted
Line Up -
May 05 ‘23 Conroe, Texas HOA Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event with their homeowners.
50 attended
Line Up -
Financial Services Investment Firm Tequila Tasting Event with their clients at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.
19 attended
Line Up -
May 05 ‘23 Montgomery, Texas HOA Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event with their homeowners.
35 attended
Line Up -
May 04 ‘23 Financial Services Investment Firm Tequila Tasting Event with their colleagues and clients in Dallas, Texas.
12 attended
Line Up -
May 02 ‘23 Internet Services Technology Company Virtual Tequila & Mezcal Tasting Event with their clients.
15 attended
Line Up -
April 21, '23 Sugarland, Texas HOA Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event with their homeowners.
40 attended
Line Up -
Mar 27 ‘23 Hunting Lodge Tequila Tasting Event with their clients in the Texas Hill Country.
15+ attended
Line Up -
Mar 24 ‘23 SoGG Tequila, Mezcal & Sotol Tasting Event in West Frisco, Texas.
20+ RSVP’s & 14 attended
Line Up -
Feb 16 ‘23 Doctor of Chiropractic Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event with their clients in Austin, Texas.
16 attended
Line Up -
Dec 30 ‘22 Hunting Lodge New Years Eve Eve Tequila Tasting Event with their clients in the Texas Hill Country.
25+ attended
Line Up -
Sep 29 ‘22 The Gents Place Bentonville, Arkansas Tequila & Mezcal Tasting Event with their members.
50 attended & tasted
Line Up -
Sep 07 ‘22 Entertainment Client- Heavy Industry Tequila Tasting Event with their colleagues at Hyatt Regency, Downtown, Dallas, Texas.
Over 100 attended & 40 tasted
Line Up -
Aug 29 '22 Corporate Event Planner- Heath Care Sector Client Tequila Tasting Event with their colleagues and customers at Omni Barton Creek in Austin, Texas. Paired with Artisan Salts.
150 attended & over 40 explored the lineup.
Line Up -
Aug 26 ‘22 Private Country Club Tequila and Mezcal Pairing Dinner Event with their members in Dallas, Texas.
35+ attended
Line Up -
Aug 18 Private Club Tequila and Mezcal staff training in Houston, Texas.
20+ attended
Aug 18 Private Club Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event with their members in Houston, Texas.
30+ attended
Line Up -
July 14 '22 The Gents Place, River Oaks, Houston, Texas Tequila & Mezcal Tasting Event with their members.
30 attended & 20+ tasted
Line Up -
May 31 ‘22 University of Texas at Austin Fraternity Alumni Retreat Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event in Cabo San Lucas, Baja, California.
23 attended
Line Up -
May 19 ‘22 Internet Services Technology Company Virtual Tequila Tasting Event with their colleagues in the U.S., Canada & 3 EU countries
16 attended
Lineup outside the U.S. during the event -
1- Perfectomundo Blanco- Triple Distilled- 80 proof, NOM 1472*. Fabrica de Tequilas Finos.
Agave Region- Lowlands- Valles.
2- Espolòn Blanco- 80 proof, NOM 1440*. Espolon’s names comes from the Spur of the Rooster, a symbol of national pride in Mexico. Distillery Destiladora San Nicolas.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
3- Corralejo Silver- 76 proof- NOM 1368*. Tequilera Corralejo, Abasolo, Guanajuato.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
4- Patron Silver- 80 proof, NOM 1492*. Tequila Patron, Los Altos, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
5- Sauza Hornitos Reposado- 76 proof- rested in American Oak barrels for a minimum of 2 months, NOM 1102*. Tequila Sauza, Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Lowlands- Los Valles.
6- Cenote Reposado- aged 3 months in American oak barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1472*.
Fabrica de Tequilas Finos.
Agave Region- Lowlands- Valles.
7- Corralejo Reposado- aged 4 months in American, French and Encino oak barrels- very unusual barrel maturation- 76 proof, NOM 1368*. Tequilera Corralejo, Pénjamo, Guanajuato.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
8- Perfectomundo Reposado- aged for just less than a year in new white oak barrels- Triple Distilled- 80 proof, NOM 1472*.
Fabrica de Tequilas Finos.
Agave Region- Lowlands- Valles.
9- Cenote Añejo- aged 1 year in American oak barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1472*.
Fabrica de Tequilas Finos.
Agave Region- Lowlands- Valles.
10- Corralejo Añejo- aged 1 year in American oak barrels- 76 proof- NOM 1368* Tequilera Corralejo, Abasolo, Guanajuato.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
11- Patron Añejo- aged 12- 15 months in American oak barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1492*. Patron’s Super Premium image reset the Tequila market in the 1990’s. Tequila Patron, Los Altos, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos
12- Gran Centenario Añejo- aged 18 month in new American oak barrels- 76 proof, NOM 1122*. “In 1758, José Antonio de Cuervo y Valdés was given a writ of land ownership by King Fernand VI to plant agave on his lands for producing tequila. In 1795 King Carlos IV issued a royal decree in Spain granting Jose Maria Guadalupe Cuervo y Montana the first license to produce and distribute tequila”. Casa Cuervo, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Lowlands- Los Valles.
13- Cabo Maya Añejo- aged 18 months in American white oak barrels- 76 proof- NOM 1479*
Compañia Tequilera Hacienda la Capilla.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos- Southern.
May 11 ‘22 Multiple Financial Services Groups- Tequila Tasting Event with their clients in Dallas, Texas.
20 attended
Lineup-
May 05 ‘22 The Gents Place, Uptown Dallas, Texas Tequila & Mezcal Tasting Event with their members.
30 attended
Lineup-
May 04 ‘22 Multiple Financial Services Companies- Tequila Tasting Event with their clients.
22 attended
Lineup-
Apr 13 ‘22 Financial Services Banking Group, Fort Worth, Texas Virtual Tequila & Mezcal Tasting Event with their clients.
32 attended
Lineup-
Apr 01 ‘22 Texas Hill Country Hunting Lodge Tequila, Mezcal & Texas Sotol Tasting Event with their clients.
20 attended
Lineup-
March 23 '22 Entertainment Company- Corporate Client Tequila Tasting Event with their colleagues at Gilley’s, Dallas, Texas.
40 attended & 20+ tasted
Lineup-
Feb 08, 09 & 10 ‘22 Internet Services Technology Company Virtual Tequila Tasting Event with their clients.
126 attended during the 3 nights
Lineup-
Oct 19 ‘21 Internet Security Services Virtual Tequila Tasting Event with their clients. Client based in California.
109 attended the 3 sessions
Oct 01 ‘21 Financial Services Tequila Tasting Event.
20 RSVP’s
Lineup-
Sep 22 ‘21 Hunting Ranch Global Spirits Tasting Event with their clients in the Texas Hill Country.
12 attended
Lineup-
Mexico- Tequila- 100% Blue Agave:
1- Jose Cuervo Traditional
2- Cabo Wabo Anejo
Ireland- Irish Whiskey
1- Westcork
Scotland- Single Malt Scotch Whisky:
1- Loch Lomond 12 year
2- Glen Moray 12 year
America- Bourbon Whiskey:
1- Larceny
2- Milam & Greene Single Barrel
3- Eagle Rare 10 year
May 22 ‘21 Private Live Tequila & Mezcal Tasting Event in The Tribute, The Colony, Texas.
25+ attended & 17 tasted
May 05 ‘21 Corporate Furniture Company Live Tequila Tasting Event with their clients.
50+ attended & 30+ tasted
Lineup-
100% Weber Blue Agave Tequila:

1- Milagro Silver- 80 proof, NOM 1559*. Milagro is Spanish for Miracle.
They use Pot Still and Column Stills for Distillation- very unique process in Mexico. Tequilera Milagro.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
2- El Afan Reposado- American oak barrels for 6- 9 months- 80 proof, NOM 1173*. El Afan is Passion in Spanish. Distillery Santa Lucia. Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
3- Patron Anejo- aged 12- 15 months in American oak barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1492*. Patron’s Super Premium image reset the Tequila market in the 1990’s. Tequila Patron, Los Altos, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos
4- Sueño De Atzo Extra Anejo- aged 4 year’s in American oak barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1547*. Sueño de Atzo means Atzo's Dream. Tezcatzontecatl was the Aztec God of Pulque (agave wine). His nickname was Atzo. Integradora San Agustin.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
*Distillery numbers are regulated by Norma Oficial Mexicana. 
Oct 09 ‘20 AHA University of Florida Virtual Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Event with their society. With Artisan Salts.
Lineup -
100% Weber Blue Agave Tequila:
1- Casa Dragones Blanco- 80 proof, NOM 1480*
Destileria Leyros, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Lowlands- Los Valles.
With Lime Frost Sea Salt.
2- Don Julio Blanco- 80 proof, NOM 1449*. Tequila Don Julio- Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Lime Frost Sea Salt.
3- Código Blanco Rosa, 80 proof- NOM 1500*, Tequilera Las Juntas, Jalisco. Agave Region- Lowlands- Los Valles.
With Chipotle Smoked Sea Salt.
4- Milagro Reposado-aged in American oak barrels for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months- 80 proof, NOM 1559*. Tequilera Milagro.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos
With Chipotle Smoked Sea Salt.
5- El Afan Anejo- aged in American oak barrels for 12-18 months- 80 proof, NOM 1173*. Distillery Santa Lucia. Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos
With Bacon Smoked Sea Salt.
6- Sueño De Atzo Extra Anejo- aged 4 year’s in American oak- 80 proof, NOM 1547*. Integradora San Agustin.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos
With Bacon Smoked Sea Salt.
7- Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Anejo- aged 3 years in American and French oak barrels, 80 proof, NOM 1122*. Casa Cuervo, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Lowlands- Los Valles.
With Chocolate Sea Salt.
100% Espadín Agave Mezcal:
8- Ilegal Reposado- aged four months in ex-bourbon barrels. 80p- NOM O134X*. Destileria Tlacolula is located in Tlacolula, Oaxaca.
With Chocolate Sea Salt.
• Distillery numbers are regulated by Norma Oficial Mexicana.
Oct 07 ‘20 Private Club Socially Distanced Tequila dinner in Fort Worth, Texas.
Lineup and Menu -
Menu:
Uno
Spicy Braised Pheasant Tostada with Cotija Chesse.
With Clase Azul Reposado and Cocktail.
Dos
Creamy Chicken Poblano Soup with Chorizo and Crema.
With Don Julio Blanco and Cocktail.
Tres
Lightly Smoked Filet Mignon with Annatto Mushroom Rice, Warm Napales Salad and Ancho Demi.
With Roca Patron Anejo and Cocktail.
Quatro
Goat Cheese Ice Cream with Figs and Honeycomb.
Tres Leches Cake with Taramind Caramel.
With Socorro Anejo Cocktail.
Lineup-
100% Weber Blue Agave Tequila:
1- Corralejo Silver, 80 proof- NOM 1368* Tequilera Corralejo, Abasolo, Guanajuato.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Lime Frost Sea Salt.
2- Milagro Silver- 80 proof, NOM 1559*. Tequilera Milagro.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Lime Frost Sea Salt.
3- El Afan Reposado- American oak barrels for 6- 9 months- 80 proof- NOM 1173*. Distillery Santa Lucia. Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Chipotle Smoked Sea Salt.
4- Don Julio Reposado- aged eight months in American oak barrels, 80 proof- NOM 1449* (Tequila Don Julio) Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Chipotle Smoked Sea Salt.
5- Sueño De Atzo Anejo- aged 2 years in ex American Bourbon barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1547*. Integradora San Agustin. Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Bacon Smoked Sea Salt.
6- Código 1530 Anejo- aged 18 months in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon French oak wine barrels- 80p, NOM 1500*. Tequilera Las Juntas,Jalisco.
Agave Region- Lowlands- Los Valles. With Bacon Smoked Sea Salt.
7- Manik Black Extra Anejo- aged 5 years in ex American Bourbon barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1459*. Tequila Selecto De Amatitan, Amatitan, Jalisco. Triple Distilled. Agave Region- Highlands- Lowlands.
With Chocolate Sea Salt.
8- Patron Extra Anejo- aged in American, French and Hungarian oak for a minimum of 3 years- 80 proof, NOM 1492*. Tequila Patron, Los Altos, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos. With Chocolate Sea Salt.
* Distillery number regulated by Norma Oficial Mexicana
Lineup-
100% Weber Blue Agave Tequila:
1- Espolon Blanco- 80 proof, NOM 1440*. Distillery Destiladora San Nicolas.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Chipotle Smoked Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
One of Forbes Magazine’s top 18 Tequila brands this year.
Espolon’s names comes from the Spur of the Rooster, a symbol of national pride in Mexico.
2- Milagro Silver- 80 proof, NOM 1559*. Tequilera Milagro.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos. With Chipotle Smoked Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
Milagro is Spanish for Miracle.
Use Pot Still and Column Stills for Distillation- very unique process.
3- Sauza Tres Generaciones Reposado- 80 proof- rested in American Oak barrels for a minimum of four months, NOM 1102*. Tequila Sauza, Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Lowlands- Los Valles.
With Applewood Smoked Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
All Sauza Tres Generaciones are Triple Distilled creating a lighter style due to the extra distillation cycle.
Named for the first 3 generations of the Sauza Distilling family.
4- Cincoro Reposado- aged 8-10 months in used American oak Bourbon barrels, NOM 1102*.
Destiladora del Valle de Tequila.
Agave Region- Lowlands- Los Valles.
With Applewood Smoked Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
Age their Tequila underground.
Celebrity owner- Michael Jordan.
5- Corzo Anejo- aged in American oak barrels for over a year- 80 proof, NOM 1487*. Bacardi y Compañia.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Bacon Smoked Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
Triple Distilled which creates a lighter style due to the extra distillation cycle.
Corzo’s name honors the town of Chiapa de Corzo.
6- Código 1530 Anejo- aged 18 months in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon French oak wine barrels- 80p, NOM 1500*. Tequilera Las Juntas,Jalisco.
Agave Region- Lowlands- Los Valles. With Bacon Smoked Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
Código 1530 proudly bears the Jerusalem Cross and sits atop the Jalisco Coat of Arms and dates back to 1530.
Código 1530’s name honors “Los Códigos,” the old world codes and customs that shaped and still live on in Amatitán.
7- Qui Platinum Extra Anejo- 80 proof, NOM 1592*. Envasadora De Productos Lideres.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Roasted Black Garlic Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
Aged in French oak barrels and American White oak barrels.
Color Filtration strips out the color.
8- Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Anejo- aged 3 years in American and French oak barrels, 80 proof, NOM 1122*. Casa Cuervo, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Lowlands- Los Valles.
With Roasted Black Garlic Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
Founded in 1795 by Don Jose Antonio de Cuervo in the town of Tequila.
Reserva de la Familia was introduced in 1995 celebrating the Bi-Centennial Anniversary of the distillery.
* Distillery number regulated by CRT- Tequila Regulatory Council of Mexico.
Lineup-
100% Weber Blue Agave Tequila:
1- Espolon Blanco- 80 proof, NOM 1440*. Distillery Destiladora San Nicolas.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Chipotle Smoked Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
One of Forbes Magazine’s top 18 Tequila brands this year
Espolon’s names comes from the Spur of the Rooster, a symbol of national pride in Mexico
2- Milagro Silver- 80 proof, NOM 1559*. Tequilera Milagro.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos. With Chipotle Smoked Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
Milagro is Spanish for Miracle
Use Pot Still and Column Stills for Distillation- very unique process
3- Sauza Tres Generaciones Reposado- 80 proof- rested in American Oak barrels for a minimum of four months, NOM 1102*. Tequila Sauza, Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Lowlands- Los Valles.
With Applewood Smoked Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
All Sauza Tres Generaciones are Triple Distilled creating a lighter style due to the extra distillation cycle
Named for the first 3 generations of the Sauza Distilling family
4- Sueño De Atzo Reposado- aged 9 months in American oak barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1547*. Integradora San Agustin.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Applewood Smoked Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
Sueño de Atzo means Atzo's Dream
Tezcatzontecatl was the Aztec god of pulque (agave wine). His nickname was Atzo
5- Corzo Anejo- aged in American oak barrels for over a year- 80 proof, NOM 1487*. Bacardi y Compañia.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Bacon Smoked Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
Triple Distilled which creates a lighter style due to the extra distillation cycle
Corzo’s name honors the town of Chiapa de Corzo
6- Código 1530 Anejo- aged 18 months in Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon French oak wine barrels- 80p, NOM 1500*. Tequilera Las Juntas,Jalisco.
Agave Region- Lowlands- Los Valles. With Bacon Smoked Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
Código 1530 proudly bears the Jerusalem Cross and sits atop the Jalisco Coat of Arms and dates back to 1530
Código 1530’s name honors “Los Códigos,” the old world codes and customs that shaped and still live on in Amatitán
7- El Afan Extra Anejo- aged in American oak barrels for up to 4 years- 80 proof, NOM 1173*. Distillery Santa Lucia.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Roasted Black Garlic Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
El Afan means Passion
By Law Extra Anejo is aged a minimum of three years in oak and El Afan Extra Anejo aged an extra year
8- Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Anejo- aged 3 years in American and French oak barrels, 80 proof, NOM 1122*. Casa Cuervo, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Lowlands- Los Valles.
With Roasted Black Garlic Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
Founded in 1795 by Don Jose Antonio de Cuervo in the town of Tequila
Reserva de la Familia was introduced in 1995 celebrating the Bi-Centennial Anniversary of the distillery.
* Distillery number regulated by CRT- Tequila Regulatory Council of Mexico.
Lineup-
100% Weber Blue Agave Tequila:
1- Espolon Blanco- 80 proof, NOM 1440*. Distillery Destiladora San Nicolas.
Key Facts:
1- Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos
2- One of Forbes Magazine’s top 18 Tequila brands this year
3- Established in 1995
4- Espolon’s names comes from the Spur of the Rooster, a symbol of national pride in Mexico
5- Each label tells a story from Mexico’s rich history. José Guadalupe Posada was a 19th century artist and a bit of a rebel. His most famous work, the calavera (skulls) appears on all Espolon labels
With Chipotle Smoked Sea Salt.
2- Clase Azul Plata- 80 proof, NOM 1595*. Casa Tradición, Jesus Maria, Jalisco.
Key Facts:
1- Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
2- Each bottle is hand sculpted and individually painted by hand
3- Flip the bottle upside down and you see a table leg
4- The distinctive decanter is molded, decorated by and pays tribute to the Mazahua natives, an indigenous group from the small village of Santa María Canchesdá.
5- Each piece is signed by the master distiller and the individual Mazahua artisan.
With Chipotle Smoked Sea Salt.
3- Sauza Tres Generaciones Reposado- 80 proof, NOM 1102*. Tequila Sauza, Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Key Facts:
1- Agave Region- Lowlands- Los Valles.
2- All Sauza Tres Generaciones are Triple Distilled
3- Rested in American Oak barrels for a minimum of four months
4- Named for the first 3 generations of the Sauza Distilling family
5- Founded in 1873 and sits beside Cuervo
With Applewood Smoked Sea Salt.
4- Clase Azul Reposado- 80 proof, NOM 1595*. Casa Tradición, Jesus Maria, Jalisco.
Key Facts:
2- Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
2- Aged 8 months in American oak barrels
3- This very special bottle combines history, art, and the highest quality tequila in an exemplary expression for Clase Azul
4- The brand pricing reflects the super premium Tequila and packaging
5- Mexican Artisans and their artistic movement are at the forefront of our culture. Through our charitable arm – Fundación Con Causa Azul – we support our artisanal communities by providing training, education, resources and guidance with the goal of keeping Mexican artistry alive and thriving.
With Applewood Smoked Sea Salt.
5- Torero Anejo- NOM 1464* Destileria 501, El Arenal, Jalisco.
Key Facts:
1- Agave Region- Lowlands- Los Valles.
2- Aged over a year in ex American oak barrels
3- Torero brings tribute to the Torero- the Bull Fighter
4- Torero shows that with his understanding, passion and commitment makes bullfighting a true art
5- The bottle is made from hand made ceramic showing the artisan work of a bullfighter
With Bacon Smoked Sea Salt.
6- Don Julio 1942 “Small Batch” Anejo- 80 proof- aged in American oak barrels for 2 1/2 years, NOM 1449*. Tequila Don Julio- Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco.
Key Facts:
1- Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
2- Distillery named after Don Julio Gonzalez-Frausto Estrada
3- He started the distillery in 1942 when he was 17
4- Don Julio revolutionized the tequila industry by choosing quality over quantity
5- Aged in American oak barrels for 2 1/2 years
With Bacon Smoked Sea Salt.
7- Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Anejo- 80 proof, NOM 1122*. Casa Cuervo. Jalisco.
Key Facts:
1- Agave Region- Lowlands- Los Valles.
2- Aged 3 years in American and French oak barrels
3- Founded in 1795 by Don Jose Antonio de Cuervo in the town of Tequila
4- Reserva de la Familia was introduced in 1995 celebrating the Bi-Centennial Anniversary of the distillery.
5- The oldest active Distillery in Latin America
With Roasted Black Garlic Sea Salt.
8- Gran Patron Piedra “Stone in Spanish” Extra Anejo- 80 proof, NOM 1492*. Tequila Patron, Los Altos, Jalisco.
Key Facts:
1- Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
2- Aged in a combination of French Limousin and new American oak barrels for four years
3- Established in 1989 by John Paul DeJoria and Martin Crowley
4- Sold to Bacardi in 2018 for 5.1 Billion Dollars
5- Patron’s Super Premium image reset the Tequila market in the 1990’s
With Roasted Black Garlic Sea Salt.
* Distillery number regulated by CRT- Tequila Regulatory Council of Mexico.
Lineup-

100% Weber Blue Agave Agave Tequila:
1- Corzo Silver- 80 proof, NOM 1487*. Tequila Cazadores De Arandas.
With Lime Frost Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
1- Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos
2- Triple Distilled
3- Lighter style due to the extra distillation cycle
4- Corzo’s name honors the town of Chiapa de Corzo
5- This style of unaged Tequila brings out Floral, Fragrance, Fruitiness and Earthy notes on the nose, palate and finish
2- Don Julio Blanco- 80 proof, NOM 1449*. Tequila Don Julio- Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco.
With Lime Frost Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
1- Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos
2- Distillery named after Don Julio Gonzalez-Frausto Estrada
3- He started the distillery in 1942 when he was 17
4- Don Julio revolutionized the tequila industry by choosing quality over quantity
5- This style of unaged Tequila brings out Floral, Fragrance, Fruitiness and Earthy notes on the nose, palate and finish
3- Milagro Reposado- 80 proof, NOM 1559*. Tequilera Milagro.
With Hickory Smoked Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
1- Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos
2- Aged in American oak barrels for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months
3- Milagro is Spanish for Miracle
4- Established in 1997
5- Use Pot Still and Column Stills for Distillation
4- Casamigos Reposado- 80 proof, NOM 1416*. Productos Finos de Agave, Guadalajara, Jalisco.
With Hickory Smoked Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
1- Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
2- Aged 7 months in American oak barrels
3- Created by longtime friends George Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman
4- Sold to Diageo for 1 Billion Dollars
5- They have added Casamigos Mezcal to their lineup
5- Espolon Anejo- 80 proof, NOM 1440*. Distillery Destiladora San Nicolas.
With Bacon Smoked Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
1- Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos
2- Aged 10 months in virgin American oak barrels and finished for 2 months in used Wild Turkey Bourbon barrels
3- Established in 1995
4- Espolon’s names comes from the Spur of the Rooster, a symbol of national pride in Mexico
5- Each label tells a story from Mexico’s rich history. José Guadalupe Posada was a 19th century artist and a bit of a rebel. His most famous work, the calavera (skulls) appears on all Espolon labels
6- Patron Anejo- 80 proof, NOM 1492*. Tequila Patron, Los Altos, Jalisco.
With Bacon Smoked Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
1- Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos
2- Aged 12- 15 months in American oak barrels
3- Established in 1989 by John Paul DeJoria and Martin Crowley
4- Sold to Bacardi in 2018 for 5.1 Billion Dollars
5- Patron’s Super Premium image reset the Tequila market in the 1990’s
7- Sueño De Atzo Extra Anejo- 80 proof, NOM 1547*. Integradora San Agustin.
With Chocolate Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
1- Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos
2- Aged 4 year’s in American oak barrels
3- Established in 2016
4- Sueño de Atzo means Atzo's Dream
5- Tezcatzontecatl was the Aztec god of pulque (agave wine). His nickname was Atzo
8- Patron Extra Anejo- 80 proof, NOM 1492*. Tequila Patron, Los Altos, Jalisco.
With Chocolate Sea Salt.
Key Facts:
1- Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos
2- Aged in American, French and Hungarian oak barrels for a minimum of 3 year’s
3- Established in 1989 by John Paul DeJoria and Martin Crowley
4- Sold to Bacardi in 2018 for 5.1 Billion Dollars
5- Patron’s Super Premium image reset the Tequila market in the 1990’s
* Distillery numbers are regulated by Norma Oficial Mexicana. 

About This Episode

On Top Shelf DIscussions we bring back Russ Kempton owner of Speaking of Grape and Grains and he takes us through Understanding Tequila with Sueno de Atzo Reposado and Milagro Barrel Reserve. We hit on Men’s health during the pandemic. Jimmy goes off on Sleepwalkers and we touch back on songs and lyrics and talk about the big 1982 hit 867-5309 Jenny and make a couple of phone calls. We end this with a brief discussion about the beatdown of F-ing WIndchimes and their uselessness. Enjoy!
Lineup-

Sueño De Atzo Reposado- aged 9 months in American oak barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1547*. Integradora San Agustin.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
Sueno is Spanish for Atzo’s Dream!
Self distribute for now, they do not use one of the big distributors.
Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Anejo- aged 14- 24 months in American oak and French oak barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1559*. Tequilera Milagro.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
Triple Distilled.
Milagro is Spanish for Miracle!
Lineup-

100% Weber Blue Agave Agave:
1- Corzo Silver- Triple Distilled- 80 proof, NOM 1487*. Tequila Cazadores De Arandas.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Lime Frost Sea Salt.
2- Don Julio Blanco- 80 proof, NOM 1449*. Tequila Don Julio- Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Lime Frost Sea Salt.
3- Casamigos Reposado- aged 7 months in American oak barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1416*. Productos Finos de Agave, Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Hickory Smoked Sea Salt.
4- Sueño De Atzo Reposado- aged 9 months in American oak barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1547*. Integradora San Agustin.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Hickory Smoked Sea Salt.
5- Tierra’s Anejo- aged 12- 16 months in American oak barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1502*. Autentica Tequilera, Tequila, Jalisco.
Autentica Tequilera, Tequila, Jalisco (Los Valles).
Agave Region- Lowlands- Los Valles.
With Bacon Smoked Sea Salt.
6- Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Anejo- aged 14- 24 months in American oak and French oak barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1559*. Tequilera Milagro.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Bacon Smoked Sea Salt.
7- Campo Azul Extra Anejo- aged 3 years in American oak- 80 proof, NOM 1416*. Productos Finos de Agave, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Chocolate Sea Salt.
8- Patron Extra Anejo- aged in American, French and Hungarian oak barrels for a minimum of 3 years- 80 proof, NOM 1492*. Tequila Patron, Los Altos, Jalisco.
Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
With Chocolate Sea Salt.
* Distillery numbers are regulated by Norma Oficial Mexicana. 
Lineup-

100% Weber Blue Agave Tequila:
1- Espolon Silver- 80 proof, NOM 1440*. Distillery Destiladora San Nicolas. Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
2- Cabo Wabo Silver- 80 proof, NOM 1440*. Destiladora San Nicolas. Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
3- Maestro Dobel Diamante Reposado- 80 proof, NOM 1122*. Casa Cuervo, Jalisco (Los Valles).
Agave Region- Lowlands.
4- Tierra’s “Organic” Reposado- aged 4- 6 months in American oak barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1502*. Autentica Tequilera, Tequila, Jalisco (Los Valles).
Agave Region- Lowlands.
5- Corzo Anejo- aged in American oak barrels for over a year- 80 proof, NOM 1487*. Bacardi y Compañia. Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
Triple Distilled.
6- Milagro Anejo- aged in American oak barrels for a minimum of 14 months and a maximum of 24 months- 80 proof, NOM 1559*. Tequilera Milagro. Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
7- Patron Extra Anejo- aged in American, French and Hungarian oak barrels for a minimum of 3 years- 80 proof, NOM 1492*. Tequila Patron, Los Altos, Jalisco. Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
100% Espadín Agave Mezcal:
1- Mestizo Anejo- aged 16 months in American oak barrels, 80 proof, NOM O02X*.
Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca.
Agave Region- Central Valley.
* Distillery numbers are regulated by Norma Oficial Mexicana.

Lineup-

Step 1- try neat
Step 2- add a little salt and experience the difference
100% Mezcal:
1- Del Maguey VIDA de San Luis Del Rio “Organic” Blanco Mezcal, 84 proof, NOM O41X*. Del Maguey, Oaxaca. Agave Region- Central Valley.
100% Blue Agave Tequila:
2- Milagro Silver- 80 proof, NOM 1559*. Tequilera Milagro. Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos. Triple Distilled.
Salt #1- 1 & 2- Chipotle Smoked Sea Salt.
3- Espolon Reposado- aged for 3 to 5 months in new American oak barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1440*. Distillery Destiladora San Nicolas. Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
4- Corzo Reposado- aged 2- 10 months in American and French oak barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1487*. Tequila Cazadores De Arandas. Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
Salt #2- 3 & 4- Alderwood Smoked Sea Salt
5- Cabo Wabo Anejo- aged 14 months in ex American Bourbon barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1440*. Destiladora San Nicolas. Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
6- Sueño De Atzo Anejo- aged 2 years in ex American Bourbon barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1547*. Integradora San Agustin. Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
Salt #3- 5 & 6- Turmeric Pepperberry Sea Salt
7- Manik Black Extra Anejo- aged 5 years in ex American Bourbon barrels- 80 proof, NOM 1459*. Tequila Selecto De Amatitan, Amatitan, Jalisco. Triple Distilled. Agave Region- Highlands- Lowlands. 
8- Patron Extra Anejo- aged in American, French and Hungarian oak for a minimum of 3 years- 80 proof, NOM 1492*. Tequila Patron, Los Altos, Jalisco. Agave Region- Highlands- Los Altos.
Salt #4- 7 & 8- Chocolate Sea Salt
* Distillery numbers are regulated by Norma Oficial Mexicana.