When did Tequila stop being fun?
It’s all in the eye of the beholder, I know. But when I think about what Tequila was back in the ‘80s and ‘90s … it was a catalyst for fun. I had a coworker who thought “tequila” was Spanish for “dancing on tables.” And I still see that, though mainly in Mexico. Here in the USA, it’s become so serious. Or maybe I just don’t go to the right places or hang out with the right people. But I’m left wondering … when did Tequila stop being fun? When did they add Tequila Académico to the Norma? We’re taking shots in this episode of Agave Road Trip!
Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto and quotes from James Miller of El Bandido Yankee Tequila and Jaime Salas from Proximo Spirits.
Episode Notes
Check out El Bandido Yankee Tequila and their racing team! (Yes, racing team!)
I couldn’t find the quote from Juan Eduardo at Tequila El Viejito, but check them out anyway.
And check out Proximo Spirits, and in particular, their corporate responsibility.
If you want to attend either the boring or the fun session at Copitas de Sol at Chicago’s National Museum of Mexican Art, click here.
The episode of “This American Life” that Linda references is Plan B (episode 205).
I love and miss Michael Hobson.