Is mezcal meant to be sipped, mixed, or protected from the well entirely? In this episode of Qué Penca, Chuey and Fred are joined by LA bartender Moche (@mochesips) to dig into the real bartender game: mezcal vs tequila, well placement, pricing, education behind the bar, and how cocktails shape what guests think agave is supposed to taste like. Less smoke, more nuance — and plenty of disagreement.

Get familiar with Mochehttps://www.instagram.com/mochesips/Learn more about Fred Sanchezhttps://www.instagram.com/mezcalessalvajes/Discover the PNW Agave Clubhttps://www.instagram.com/pnw_agave_club/?---------------Que Penca is a podcast about all things mezcal. Hosts Fred Sanchez, owner of Bad Hombre Importing and Chuey Jimenez, founder of the PNW Agave Club, debate anything worth debating over when it comes to the widely popular smoked agave spirit, whether they're swapping bottle recs or sharing deep insight from their professional experiences with mezcal.Listen to Que Penca on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0GdlLM9q7YxGG8pFOwDaXx?si=9a3cfcdd192844ddListen on Apple Musichttps://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/que-penca/id1856731763---------------Todos Media is a platform celebrating the stories and elevating the voices of BIPOC and Women in our community. Follow Todos Media on our social channels• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/watchtodos/• Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@watchtodos• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLvc57kQ5HnAtZp22pn-NJA

Fred Sanchez, owner of Bad Hombre Importing, and Chuey Jimenez, founder of the PNW Agave Club, discuss the role of social media influencers in the agave spirits industry. While some of them may be promoting legitimate brands with valid opinions and expertise, others may be simply monetizing on whoever is paying them as a sponsor. What are your thoughts? In the holiday spirit, Fred and Chuey also share some of their bottle recs to ring in the new year.Learn more about Fred Sanchezhttps://www.instagram.com/mezcalessalvajes/Discover the PNW Agave Clubhttps://www.instagram.com/pnw_agave_club/?

In this premiere episode of the Que Penca podcast, we discuss the education and promotion of mezcal outside of Mexico. When it's created and sold outside of Mexico, is it considered cultural appropriation or cultural exchange? Get into this heated debate with our hosts Fred Sanchez, owner of Bad Hombre Importing, and Chuey Jimenez, founder of the PNW Agave Club.

Que Penca hosts Fred Sanchez, owner of Bad Hombre Importing, and Chuey Jimenez, founder of the PNW Agave Club discuss the use of agave spirits by their scientific names. Does using their scientific names detract from truly understanding and appreciating their inherent qualities, or is it an ode and appreciation of the agave's biodiversity? Take it from both sides, and grab some holiday bottle recs from the guys while you're listening.---------------Learn more about Fred Sanchezhttps://www.instagram.com/mezcalessalvajes/Discover the PNW Agave Clubhttps://www.instagram.com/pnw_agave_club/?---------------Que Penca is a podcast about all things mezcal. Hosts Fred Sanchez, owner of Bad Hombre Importing and Chuey Jimenez, founder of the PNW Agave Club, debate anything worth debating over when it comes to the widely popular smoked agave spirit, whether they're swapping bottle recs or sharing deep insight from their professional experiences with mezcal.Listen to Que Penca on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0GdlLM9q7YxGG8pFOwDaXx?si=9a3cfcdd192844ddListen on Apple Musichttps://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/que-penca/id1856731763---------------Todos Media is a platform celebrating the stories and elevating the voices of BIPOC and Women in our community. Follow Todos Media on our social channels• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/watchtodos/• Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@watchtodos• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLvc57kQ5HnAtZp22pn-NJA