Tequila Confidential
Episodes
Episode 1 S3 | Foreal This Time (Part 2)
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Foreal tho
Episode 1 S3 | Foreal This Time
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're so back
Episode 1 S3 | Melanie Shebly | Enelalma
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New juice alert! Welcome back for Season 3! Coming in hot with a love letter to the tequila category from Melanie Shelby. A new brand with only a Blan...
Episode 9 S2 | Don Pilar & Juan Carlos | Don Pilar
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thats right, we had a DON on the show! Find out how Don Pilar got to where he is, and why we should all have a bottle or two on our back bar.
Episode 8 S2 | Tony Salles | El Tequileño
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Salles has created the exception to the rule... Tune in and find out why El Tequileño is such a unique brand in addition to being a phenomenal s...
Episode 7 S2 | Jaime (Jimmy), Yan, & Alan | Entre Manos
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You think you know about tequila, until you start talking to Jimmy...Listen to find out what he's been working on, and why Entre Manos should be ...
Episode 6 S2 Part 2 | Lalo & Mauricio Camarena | Carrera Tequila & Lobo Mexicano Mezcal
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 has arrived!
Episode 6 S2 Part 1 | Lalo & Mauricio Camarena | Carrera Tequila & Lobo Mexicano Mezcal
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's cookin' in the Camarena kitchen?? We sit down with Lalo and Mauricio Camarena to find out and chat father and son with father and son...
Episode 5 S2 | Jon Bullinger | Yéyo
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! Another episode in rapid succession! Yéyo with the help of Jon Bullinger and Sergio Cruz is doing some really exciting work in the tequila ...
Episode 4 S2 Part 2 | Carlos Gomez | Dos Boots
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of our interview with Carlos Gomez of Dos Boots Mezcal!
Episode 4 S2 | Carlos Gomez | Dos Boots
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Mezcal producer Carlos Gomez and talk about Dos Boots!
Episode 3 S2 Part 2 | Jacob Lustig
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's part 2!
Episode 3 S2 Part 1 | Jacob Lustig
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with another tequila legend: Jake Lustig! This man is a tequila guru and industry expert. There will be much more to unpack in part 2 comi...
Episode 2 S2 | Celebrity Tequila
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to have tequila made by a celebrity? Have a listen to our conversation about the differences in quality and impact some of these b...
Episode 1 S2 Part 2 | Julio Bermejo
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our interview with Julio!
Episode 1 S2 Part 1 | Julio Bermejo | Equanimity
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! We sat down with Julio Bermejo, the owner of Tommy's Mexican Restaurant and did a little tequila chatting. If you were wondering...
Episode 14 | Nayarit | Aman
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone talks about Jalisco when it comes to tequila, but that's not the only place tequila is produced (and where blue weber agave is grown)! N...
Episode 13 | Blending | El Tesoro
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of the tequila we drink is blended, but what does that mean? There are several reasons why and several different ways tequila is blended. Tune in...
Episode 12 | Cristalino | Cenote
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
YES, we have opinions. NO that should not keep you from trying Cristalinos for yourself. This category is EXPLODING in spite people like us...What are...
Episode 11 | Barrel Aging | Circulo
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A barrel has so much to do with the process of making tequila. Join us as we discuss some of the general rules and processes involved in making barrel...
Episode 10 Bonus Content
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some brands to get your collection started!
Episode 10 | Starting a Tequila Collection | Amor Mío
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as we talk about what factors you should consider when trying to start and curate a collection of your own! Emotion, money, fresh flavors, a...
Episode 9 Bonus Content
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven't heard episode 9 yet, go back and listen to it first! Thanks for baring with us and these delays!
Episode 9 | Tequila Trends | Dame Mas
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are all the crazy things people are doing with tequila nowadays? Not the most academic episode, but very fun to record...
Episode 8 | Favorite Tequilas | Tapatio & Tezón
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The current standings are in! This is obviously subject to change, but for now, Tapatio and Tezón take the top spot for our favorite tequilas. Join u...
Episode 7 | El Valle aka Lowlands | Milagro
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll cover some of what it means to grow and distill in el Valle, AKA the lowlands (which are not so low). There's even mo...
Episode 6 | NOMs | Arte NOM
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NOM NOM NOM on dat NOM! Join us as we discuss what a NOM is. A little history, a little production analysis, and an intro to why these little four dig...
Episode 5 | Fancy Bottles | Clase Azul
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we'll introduce you to our new series within the podcast: Fancy Bottles! Each bottle of tequila has a story to tell, and what bet...
Episode 4 | Additives | Dos Artes
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much to talk about when it comes to additives in tequila. This is just an introduction to additives or "abocantes." That being s...
Episode 3 Part 2 | Tasting Vessels & Techniques | El Tesoro
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll continue our discussion of vessels and techniques, but we'll also touch on some interesting tequila pairings and give...
Episode 3 Part 1 | Tasting Vessels & Techniques | El Tesoro
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll discuss pros and cons of a handful of the vessels that are used to drink tequila as well as some of the different techniqu...
Episode 2 | Expressions | Tequila Ocho
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why tequila is sometimes crystal clear and sometimes a darker brown (and everything in between)? This is because they are diffe...
Episode 1 | An Intro | Jose Cuervo
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll let you know who we are and what we're all about! Because it's our first episode, we went a little longer, but i...