On this episode, we talk with Adam Fodor who is the owner of the International Tequila Academy about his company and how it was started. His self-paced online course teaches beginner to advanced level students about the spirit.  

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On this episode, Miguel Alanis of Veneno Tequila joins us to talk about their brand and positioning in the industry. This Texas based tequila company is currently producing a blanco and 7 year old extra anejo. We taste both and talk about their processes and future offerings.

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*** WE APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR THE POOR AUDIO, THE CONTENT IS GOOD SO WE TRIED TO CLEAN IT UP AS BEST AS POSSIBLE AND RELEASED IT ****

Jon Bullinger with YeYo tequila discusses goes into extensive details the time and effort putting into everything from the bottle design, packaging and then to the liquid inside each. We drink their blanco while we talk about processes.

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Aubrey West, brand ambassador with Volcan De Mi Tierra tequila joins us to talk tequila and about the brand.  While he discuss the history, bottle design and other interesting facts, we drink their blanco, brand new reposado and Cristalino Añejo tequila. 

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Neil Grosscup of Tanteo Tequila joins us to talk about their lineup of fiery tequilas. We discuss how they came up with their infusions as we taste their jalapeño, habanero, chipotle and blanco tequila.  Find out our thoughts on sipping this tequila neat and putting it in a cocktail.

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We speak with master distiller Germán González the master distiller behind Tears of Llorona. This tequila is aged in scotch, sherry, and brandy barrels and is considered one of the top extra anejo tequilas available. We discuss his family history, how he got into tequila and blending processes while we taste this delicious tequila.

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Nick Reid and Rodrigo Cedano join us on this episode to discuss the story behind Tromba Tequila.  Through a chance meeting in Mexico, this tequila was born. We talk through production methods and aging processes while sipping their blanco, reposado and anejo. 

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Laurence Spiewak, the co-founder of Suerte Tequila comes on this episode to talk about his tahona crushed tequila. We drink their blanco, reposado and anejo tequila and discuss their 8 year aged extra anejo. Learn about how they age and blend barrels to come up with their flavor profile. Margarita Texas - https://MargaritaTexas.com Tequila Tester - http://TequilaTester.com

Chris & Camila come on this episode to discuss their new 100% blue agave tequila seltzer.  We talk about how they started their company, the branding and how they are getting the product into the market.  They currently have four flavors including Zesty Lime​,​ Spicy Ginger​, ​Sharp Grapefruit​ and ​Tropical Mango

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Do you really know what you are drinking? On this episode of The Tequila Tester, Jake Lustig with Haas Brothers gives a tequila education course. He discusses the history of tequila, processes and the spirit in general. We invite tequila novice and lifelong friend Tim to the show to learn along. The new Taste Tequila additive free program comes up as we taste and compare tequila made with a diffuser and those from traditional methods.

** NOTE: This is a re-take of our original episode with Jake where we had some audio and video issue we felt would improve the content of the episode.

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