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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2025 · 40 MIN

Agave 101

from Sips, Suds, & Smokes · host One Tan Hand Productions

Agave 101 @Lapulgaspirits @puntagave @ilegalmezcal @vetustomezcal #agave #agavespirits #sotol #tequila #mezcal #podcast #radioshow #host Co hosts : Good ol Boy Michael, Good ol Boy Mike, and Good ol Gal Cary Ann SIPS – Unveiling the Spirit of the Plant - Join us for an enlightening journey into the world of agave spirits in this Agave 101 episode! We  tackle everything you didn't know about this fascinating plant. From tequila and mezcal to lesser-known spirits, we dive deep into the cultivation, production, and unique characteristics of agave. Discover the secrets behind the production processes, the varieties of agave, and the nuances that make each spirit distinct. In this episode, we taste a selection of agave spirits, including a refreshing sotol from La Pulga, a clean tequila from Puntagave, and a smoky mezcal from Corte Vetusto. With tasting notes and ratings from our knowledgeable hosts, you'll gain a newfound appreciation for these spirits. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or a curious newcomer, there's something for everyone as we sip, savor, and share our insights on the incredible world of agave. We will be discussing these agave spirits and rating them from 1-5 with 5 being the best: 8:08 La Pulga Sotol Silver - SIPS - 4 20:23 Puntagave Tequila Blanco - SIPS - 4 30:17 Ilegal Mezcal Reposado - SIPS - 3 37:52  Corte Vetusto Mezcal Ensamble IV- SIPS - 5 Post production note: Mike has the worst case of bronchitis and so his voice keeps changing from the different recordings - primary and post plus coughing while we review/rate these fine products. He simply was not going to let a short term illness to delay this production for one more minute. [email protected] X- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB/Bluesky - @sipssudsandsmokes Sips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf.  Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast. Enjoying that cool Outro Music, it’s from Woods & Whitehead – Back Roads Download your copy here: https://amzn.to/2Xblorc The easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes”  Catchup with Cary Ann on her blog - www.straightup615.com Mike is always up to something amazing - all of his cocktail books are available online https://www.mikewolfbooks.com/ Credits: TITLE: Maxwell Swing / Flapperjack PERFORMED BY: Texas Gypsies COMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI) PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI) COURTESY OF: AudioSparx TITLE: Back Roads PERFORMED BY: Woods & Whitehead COMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead PUBLISHED BY: Terry Whitehead COURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead Post production services : Pro Podcast Solutions Advertising sales: Contact us directly Content hosting services: Talk Media Network, Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, & PodBean Executive Producer: Good ol Boy Mike Agave, Tequila, Mezcal, Sotol, Agave Plants, Alcohol Production, Agave Varieties, Agave Spirits, Cocktail Culture, Agave Harvesting, Agave Reproduction, Mexican Spirits, Agave Production Process, Agave Tasting, Agave Cocktails, Agave History, Agave Flavor Profiles, Agave Regions, Agave Certifications, Agave Plant Uses

SIPS – Unveiling the Spirit of the Plant - Join us for an enlightening journey into the world of agave spirits in this Agave 101 episode! We tackle everything you didn’t know about this fascinating plant. From tequila and mezcal to lesser-known spirits, we dive deep into the cultivation, production, and unique characteristics of agave. Discover the secrets behind the production processes, the varieties of agave, and the nuances that make each spirit distinct.

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Agave 101 @Lapulgaspirits @puntagave @ilegalmezcal @vetustomezcal #agave #agavespirits #sotol #tequila #mezcal #podcast #radioshow #host Co hosts : Good ol Boy Michael, Good ol Boy Mike, and Good ol Gal Cary Ann SIPS – Unveiling the Spirit of the...

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