From Battlefields to Agave Fields: Sean Keane’s Extraordinary Reinvention

What happens when a man spends 31 years serving in the United States Special Forces and then decides to dedicate himself to one of Mexico’s oldest and most respected traditions? In this episode of the Whisky Wealth Warrior Podcast, Glen Palmer sits down with Sean Keane, founder of O’Kahan Agave, to explore an incredible journey of reinvention, craftsmanship and purpose. Sean shares how a lifetime of discipline, resilience and leadership eventually led him to rural Mexico, where he immersed himself in the world of authentic mezcal production. Living and learning alongside a sixth-generation mezcalero, Sean set out to create a brand that honours tradition while building a bridge between Irish heritage and Mexican culture. In this episode we discuss: 🥃 Sean’s 31-year Special Forces career 🌵 Why he fell in love with mezcal 🇲🇽 Living and learning in rural Mexico 🔥 Traditional mezcal production methods 🍀 The story behind O’Kahan Agave 💡 Building a premium spirits brand from scratch 🎯 Lessons on discipline, leadership and reinvention This isn’t simply a conversation about mezcal. It’s a story about finding a new mission in life and having the courage to pursue it. Connect With Sean: Website: https://okahanagave.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/okahanagave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okahanagave Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkv-34rsTVFwLQElyhFyhig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanokahanagave/ Connect With Glen:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-palmer-online/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whiskywealthmastery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiskywealthmastery/ X: https://x.com/GlenPInvest TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskywealthmastery?lang=en If you’ve ever wondered whether whisky could be something you own, grow, and monetise — not just drink — you can download a free guide here: https://whiskywealthmastery.com/free to get started on your whisky investment journey.