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Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. If you're interested in Mezcal, Tequila, Raicilla, or other things you'd drink in Mexico, this might be the place you're looking for.

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There are places that have massive collections of beautiful, small-batch agave spirits, but having the bottles isn’t the same as understanding them. And having those bottles, which are often expensive, requires additional expense in training staff. O... more

I find myself saying “multi-generational wisdom” pretty frequently, in reference to these communities I get to visit in rural Mexico. But when they start talking about how the moon affects their production of agave spirits, or the presence of a pregn... more

How often have you heard or read that a brand of Tequila or Mezcal is only using quality agaves? That makes me wonder about those poor, down-market agaves. They deserve love, too, don’t they? And what makes them different from the good agaves? Brix? ... more

Last episode I talked with Linda Sullivan about the tumbado process of harvesting agave. This episode … also about tumbado, but with Paulo Rodriguez, the raicillero who brought the method back to Chacala, Jalisco! So, why two episodes about the same ... more

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Recent Guests

Greg Rutkowski
Guide and organizer of Agave Road Trip visits to Finca 18
Thinka 18
Episode: Harvesting maguey the “tumbado” way (Linda Sullivan remix)
Armando Alvarado Alvarez
Friend who supplied gear/tools for spirits production
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Episode: Bird poop in the fermenters
Jaime Niembro
Xaime Niembro, owner of Gracias a Dios Mezcal and Juan del Campo Whisky
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Episode: Bird poop in the fermenters
Ben Hamid
Mocajete craftsman encountered during field visit
Local mocajete maker in Guanajuato
Episode: Molcajetes, exploding hammers, and the makers of the world
Devin Adams
Producer/owner, Mezcal Mala Mia
Mezcal Mala Mia
Episode: How much does a mezcalero make per bottle?
Dalton Kreiss
Representative, Maguey Melate
Maguey Melate
Episode: How much does a mezcalero make per bottle?
Ben Scott
Co-founder of Mal Bien
Mal Bien
Episode: A lot of talk about lote numbers
Rachel Bailey Palumbo
Former owner of Chancho, a mezcal bar in Edinburgh, now runs Hey Palu
Hey Palu
Episode: Mezcal in whisk(e)y country
Chuck Cowdery
Dean of American Whiskey Writing
Episode: The secret origin of Chuck Cowdery

Hosts

Fausto
Host of the show, guides conversations on agave spirits and Mexican heritage
Lou Bank
Host of Agave Road Trip, co-host and on-air leader
Linda Sullivan
Co-host who introduces and interacts with Lou, focuses on field trips and production
Marissa Paragano
Co-host, The Tequiladies; supports content with brand and industry insights

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Raicilla Auténtica

    Just heard your podcast, I own a raicilla brand and we are in 7 states here in the US. It’s made in San Gregorio Jalisco, Aka Capital of Raicilla. We are 18 family members who produce raicilla for generations. All together we can produce probably 500k-800k liters a year! Follow me on Insta topete627

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Topete712
    United States3 months ago
  • Best agave Pod

    Been tuning in to Lou and Chava for a while now . Very fun banter and great Info sharing on all things agave ! I always Look forward to every episode .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TonyBeruvides
    United States3 years ago
  • Energetic & Educational

    Love staying up to date with all things agave spirits. I appreciate how respectful the co-hosts are of Mexican communities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Argee_23
    United States4 years ago
  • Would make for a fantastic YouTube channel

    Been listening less and less as the ads run longer and the material runs shorter. The guys have great energy and share some really interesting thoughts and insights. There’s a lot here worth listening to, you’ll just have to skim past the first few minutes and live with a lot of theatrics. If they’re going to continue with the current direction, I’d rather see them focus on YouTube videos.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Homieomey
    Canada5 years ago
  • A lot of fun and very informational

    Living in Mexico City, I’ve fallen in love with mezcal. This podcast is full of information and expertise, and it’s a lot of fun to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MuchoSpanish.com
    United States5 years ago

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Guests are consistently knowledgeable and bring hands-on field insights.
Listeners praise deep production quality and accessible explanations of complex topics.
The banter and storytelling help translate technical details into practical takeaways for professionals.

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Does the water matter in Mezcal and Tequila?
Q: Why does water matter in Tequila and Mezcal?
Water is significant because it often constitutes more than half of the bottle and plays a crucial role in the fermentation and distillation processes, affecting flavor.
A lot of talk about lote numbers
Q: What does a lot number mean?
Batch numbers can be misleading as they don't necessarily guarantee consistency across products, as variations can occur based on production and storage conditions.
To AirBnB is human...
Q: In our enthusiasm to visit a great place, are we displacing the people who live there?
Yes, it's a concern, especially with rising housing prices due to tourism.
If you’re selling Mexican food, what do you owe Mexicans?
Q: What are your obligations to the people who come from Mexico when selling products rooted in their traditions?
Consider collaborating with the people at the source, giving credit, and sharing profits if benefiting from their culture.
The difference between celebrating cultural heritage and committing cultural appropriation
Q: What does it mean we have to get on it? What do you mean specifically?
It means like understanding that you, if you don't want to stay a gig economy worker, you don't have to.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Agave Road Trip

What is Agave Road Trip about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on heritage agave spirits, practical production details, and field-based storytelling. Episodes mix technical exploration of fermentation, maturation, and flavor with hands-on trips to mezcalero and raicilla communities, cultural context, and community-driven projects. The hosts frequently collaborate with producers, artisans, and regional experts to reveal production realities, pricing dynamics, and local economies, all while maintaining an approachable, performance-driven banter. Noteworthy elements include in-depth discussions on traditional harvesting methods, open fermentation versus controlled environments, and the social impact of artisanal communities, which together create a distinctive blend of technical depth and i... more

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2. Armando Alvarado Alvarez
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6. Dalton Kreiss
7. Ben Scott
8. Rachel Bailey Palumbo

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