Cocktails and Spirits

Jason Jorgensen Co-Founder & Head Distiller of Alley 6 Craft distillery joins Alfonso and Erik. Jason takes us through the journey and inspiration behind creating Alley 6 Craft spirits. Alley 6 is a small craft distillery in Healdsburg California. They produce a Rye Whiskey, Single Malt Whiskey, Harvest Gin, Barrel Gin, Spiced Peach liqueur, Apple Brandy, and other products. 

https://www.alley6.com/

Award Winning Bartender Carlos Ruiz joins Alfonso and Erik to talk about his journey in the industry. Carlos talks about some of his cocktail competitions and where he finds inspiration for his cocktails.

https://instagram.com/cocktailsbyc?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Alfonso and Erik dive into the complex world of Mezcal. Joined by members from LAX Mezcal Club Hector and Chuey. Mezcal is a very broad subject and it can be hard to get into it.... Hector and Chuey answer many questions we have on the topic of Mezcal. It is safe to say we got a lot of questions answered. It is also safe to say we need a part two.

https://instagram.com/lax_mezcal_club?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

https://instagram.com/copitas_de_mezcal?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

https://instagram.com/chuey_agave?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

On today's episode Alfonso and Erik visit Tequila Mandala and talk to Founding Partner Humberto Ibarra and Operating Partner Craig Cartozian. Humberto and Craig share their journey in bringing premium sipping Tequila Mandala to the U.S.

https://tequilamandala.com/

https://www.instagram.com/tequilamandala/?igshid=ZDg1NjBiNjg%3D

On today's episode Alfonso and Erik talk to Jay and Todd, two co-founders of the West Coast Whiskey Club. Todd and Jay talk about how and why they decided to found West Coast Whiskey Club. They also talk go into detail of what it is like to pick a barrel and what some of their go to bourbons/whiskeys are. 

https://instagram.com/westcoastwhiskeyclub?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Alfonso and Erik talk to Sheccid Elizabeth about the work she does behind Cultura Tequilera. Sheccid is taking the time to showcase everything behind the tequila making process including traditions, artisanal process, family stories, distillery tours and more. She is also behind the tours at Tequila Atanasio and much of the content they put out. Sheccid is quickly becoming a very important Tequila educator and influencer in the industry.


https://instagram.com/culturatequilera_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


https://www.tiktok.com/@culturatequilera_?_t=8UvdCq9RP8U&_r=1

Alfonso and Erik talk to Risa about her Cocktail Photography career. She is an amazing photographer and content creator for the spirits industry. She has always had a passion for photography and a few years back she had an opportunity to turn it into a business. She is also a Wedding Planner and is working on her first cocktails book which will come out before the holidays. 

https://instagram.com/risajamesphotography?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

https://www.risajamesphoto.com

https://instagram.com/risajamesevents?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Alfonso and Erik talk to Doug Price about his podcast The Agave Social Club Podcast. Doug has talked too many brand owners, master distillers and brand ambassadors about the tequila they represent. Doug continuously showcases his passion for agave spirits by showcasing the culture, history and family connection each brand represents.


 https://instagram.com/agavesocialclub?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=


 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agave-social-club/id1528306060


 https://theagavesocialclub.com 

Our first guest is Adam Wild. Adam is a Rum enthusiast and uses his Tik Tok and Instagram as a platform to teach people how to make cocktails and educates them on Rum. Adam, Alfonso and Erik talk about what to look for in Rum and Tiki cocktails. Adam also believes that everyone should be able to enjoy a great drink and has really taken initiative with creating amazing mock-tails.

 https://www.tiktok.com/@drinksbywild

https://instagram.com/drinksbywild?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=