Tequila Uno–The Process Germán González, distiller of T1 Tequila Uno and Tears of Llorana, explains in-depth his process of agave selection and distillation for his tequilas. From hand selecting mature agave to purposely aging in used scotch whisky barrels, this tequila master doesn’t miss a trick. Read the full story of Germán González and T1 Tequila Uno here. … Read more
[In early November of 2014, San Antonio resident and neighbor, Germán González, joined us at our home office. That evening, he brought his full array of Tequila Uno (T1)–Ultra Fino, Selecto, Excepcional, Tequila Estelar, along with the much acclaimed ultra-aged Tears of Llorona. In a more relaxed atmosphere and without his signature Panama hat and guayabera, Germán … Read more
Tequila Aficionado Magazine, September 2020
After 20 years of bringing consumers and craft agave spirits like tequila, mezcal, sotol and raicilla together, Tequila Aficionado is now a print magazine.
The electronic (PDF) version is always FREE for Subscribers. Visit bit.ly/subscribeTAMag to subscribe today.
Tequila Aficionado Magazine is the ONLY direct-to-consumer magazine specifically for tequila, mezcal, sotol, bacanora and other agave spirits.
In this issue of Tequila Aficionado Magazine:
Editor’s Note: Tequila Aficionado Goes Bi-Coastal!
Mezcal Tour Supports Advancement of Indigenous Women
Our Latest Reviews
Upcoming Reviews in September
Profiles in Agave Spirits: Marcos Higareda of Desmadre Tequila
Profiles in Agave Spirits: Germán González Gorrochotegui of Tears of Llorona & T1 Tequilas
Mike Morales’ SoCal Residency: Live and Virtual Events
Free Book Days
Chisholm Trail Crafts’ Jarrito Tumbler Tasting Notes
Review of Ilana Edelstein’s The Patron Way
Profiles in Agave Spirits Series Index
Tequila Aficionado Consumer Catador Course Contents
Tromba Tequila Special Collector’s Issue
Profiles in Agave Spirits Volume 4: The people who create and contribute to the tequila, mezcal, sotol, bacanora and other agave spirits industries (in English and Spanish).
The Profiles in Agave Spirits series of books is an encyclopedia for education, entertainment, reference and posterity with each volume including both English and Spanish translations.
By creating a Who’s Who in Agave Spirits, we provide a ready reference for those in the industry, as well as those researching or hoping to break into the industry.
We also believe that this industry deserves to have a lasting record of historical significance beyond oral history and urban legend.
Featured In Volume IV:
Liz Edwards – Founder, San Diego Spirits Festival
Germán González Gorrochotegui – T1 and Tears of Llorona Tequilas
Henry Preiss – Preiss Imports
Macrina Montes Pelayo AKA Vicky Leyva – Tequila Azul Imperial
Desmond Nazareth – Agave India
Dave Blunier – Dulce Dorado Tequila
Eric Brass – Tromba Tequila
Eleana Nuñez Orozco – Mezcal Consultant
Taylor Grieger – Cape Horn Tequila
Humberto Ojeda – Casa San Matias
Jack Limon – Papadiablo Mezcal
Sonia Lopez – Cabresto Imports
Tequila Aficionado Magazine, September 2020 After 20 years of bringing consumers and craft agave spirits like tequila, mezcal, sotol and raicilla together, Tequila Aficionado is now a print magazine. The electronic (PDF) version is always FREE for Subscribers. Visit bit.ly/subscribeTAMag to subscribe today. Tequila Aficionado Magazine is the ONLY direct-to-consumer magazine specifically for tequila, mezcal, sotol, … Read more
[Tweet “How to Infuse Your Tequila Con Ganas”] The Bing Crosby Effect Influencer Marketing is a hot social media buzz phrase that can be directly attributed to Bing Crosby. From the moment the famed crooner, and fellow entertainer and business partner, Phil Harris, imported Herradura, the first 100% agave tequila into the US, celebrity endorsements … Read more
“This is your tequila bucket list.” ~ Rick Levy of Tequila Aficionado If you’ve seen Mike Morales’ article on the Top 20 Craft Tequilas you’ve overlooked then you’ll understand that picking one (or even 10) from this list is like picking your favorite child. It’s too difficult to do, so your best bet is … Read more
Join Tequila Aficionado Media on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 9PM CST as Alex Perez and Mike Morales Blab about proper tequila glassware with Martin Duffy, exclusive US representative of the historic Glencairn Chrystal of Scotland. Riedel Launches the Tequila Glass As Tequila Aficionado Media first reported in November of 2001, and shared with you again … Read more
[On a sweltering August afternoon, Tequila Aficionado Media was invited by Mike Groener, CEO and President of Genius Liquids to sip and savor the latest addition to their Desert Spirit line, Texas Sotol, at their distillery in Austin, TX .] Here Comes the Rain Again Ask anyone who has spent any significant amount of time living in … Read more
Originally published in Tequila Aficionado in 2003 Did someone mention tequila? !Dios nos agarre confesados! Since when has tequila become a spirit for the upper class, something to write about? Everyone knows that tequila is a low grade spirit, appropriate para la gente pobre, peones, mecapaleros, railroad workers, boxers, eclectic writers, artists that charge by … Read more