Coffee-Aged Tequila?! | Quintaliza Tequila Owner Mike Winters Explains the Process

Coffee-aged tequila?! In this exclusive interview, Mike Winters, owner of Quintaliza Tequila, explains how coffee barrels are used to age tequila, creating unique flavor profiles and redefining tequila innovation. Coffee-aged tequila?! In this exclusive interview, Mike Winters, owner of Quintaliza Tequila, explains how coffee barrels are used to age tequila, creating unique flavor profiles and redefining what tequila can be. In this episode of Tasting Tequila with Brad, we sit down with Mike Winters to talk about his journey from tequila skeptic to tequila innovator. We dive deep into Quintaliza’s coffee-infused aging process, branding strategy, entrepreneurship, and how coffee and tequila cultures collide in one glass. Mike shares how coffee barrels impact aroma, mouthfeel, and finish, why branding and humor matter in the spirits industry, and what the future holds for Quintaliza Tequila. If you’re curious about tequila production, aging techniques, or innovative tequila styles, this interview is a must-watch. Topics Covered: • Coffee-aged tequila explained • Quintaliza Tequila production process • Aging tequila in coffee barrels • Branding and entrepreneurship • Flavor profiles and innovation • Tequila culture and future trends Chapters Included 00:00 Introduction to Quintaliza Tequila 02:00 Mike's Journey to Tequila 04:03 The Evolution of Tequila Appreciation 09:11 Branding and Market Strategy 12:01 The Story Behind the Name Quintaliza 14:00 The Tequila Production Process 15:51 Integrating Coffee into Tequila 19:47 Aging Techniques and Flavor Profiles 25:56 Future Plans and Innovations 30:02 Cultural Connections: Coffee and Tequila 36:00 Personal Reflections and Entrepreneurial Insights Let us know in the comments: Would you try coffee-aged tequila? Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more tequila reviews, interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories from the agave world. #QuintalizaTequila #CoffeeAgedTequila #TequilaInterview #TequilaInnovation #TequilaCulture #AdditiveFreeTequila #TequilaLovers #AgaveSpirits