Cocktails and Spirits

Alfonso and Erik talk to Christiane Maertens Founder & CEO of Valor Tequila. Christiane shares the story behind Valor Tequila. She goes into depth on how it all got started and what the vision for th…

On today's episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Brian Klemm Global Brand Ambassador for SelvaRey Rum. Brian shares with us the history behind SelvaRey. He goes in depth into how the expressions are…

On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Salvador "Chava" Rosales Trejo Master Diller for Cascahuín. Chava shares the story of how it all got started for Tequila Cascahuín. Cascahuín is held in…

On todays episode we are joined and join Rich Shane from The Fermented Adventure Podcast. Rich and his wife Dawn Ranieri have become huge enthusiasts of spirits, beer, wine, ciders, anything that is …

On this episode Alfonso meets with Mike Winters founder of Quintaliza Tequila. Quintaliza Tequila is  made with 100% organic agave, additive-free with coffee notes. Quintaliza’s Master Distiller is I…

On this episode Alfonso and Erik talk to Pete Nevenglosky CEO and Co-Founder of Drifter Spirits. Pete goes over the unique lineup that Drifter Spirits presents. Including Avuá Cachaça, Svöl Aquavit, …

Alfonso is joined by Master Distiller Tony Salles for El Tequileño Tequila.  “Mexico’s Best Kept Secret,” El Tequileño is an iconic tequila producer that singularly focuses on craft and quality. El T…

On this episode Alfonso and Erik talk to Salvador founder of Salvadores Mezcal. Sal takes us through the journey of how Salvadores Mezcal was founded. Sal shares how the goal was to to revive a famil…

Alfonso Recaps the trip to New Orleans and his first experience at Tales of the Cocktail. Interacting with brand owners and ambassadors was a unique experience. Along with partying and raging with fe…

On todays episode Alfonso talks to Alejandro Russo the Founder of Candela Mamajuana. A premium spiced rum out of the Dominican Republic.  Candela is an ultra premium, delicious, super ecofriendly and…

We have hit our 50th episode! Alfonso and Erik are extremely grateful and happy to everyone who has listened and enjoyed the podcast. Thank you all!!

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On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Brandon Cummins Director of Education for Altamar Brands; distributor of Lágrimas Del Valle tequila. Brandon shares how the concept of Lágrimas Del Vall…

On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Brian Merardo Trevizo Yee and Ana Victoria Ruiz co-founders of Don Vicente Tequila. Brian and Ana share how Don Vicente tequila was founded and how they…

Alfonso and Erik are joined by Antonio Avendaño and Yahir Garcia from Tepanal Agave Spirits. Antonio and Yahir share how and where it all began for Tepanal. They get into detail on some of their prod…

On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Stacey Smith - Clark President of Women Who Whiskey LBC. Stacey shares who she began her whiskey journey and how it led to establishing a whiskey club i…

On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Arturo silva from Casa Tarasco Spirits to talk about Uruapan Charanda. Arturo talks to us about Charanda and the denomination of origin exclusive to Mic…

On this episode Alfonso and Erik are joined by Jay Baer Tequila Teacher. Jay shares how his journey with tequila began. He talks about how he decided to create content on tequila due to some extra ti…

Alfonso and Erik are joined by Alexander Lopez Wine Educator. Alex takes us through a Wine 101. Wine is a very  broad topic and on this episode Alex breaks it down for us in a friendly  beginner mann…

Alfonso and Erik are joined by Marshall Minaya, Beverage Director of two of Midtown East’s cocktail bars that serve as a boozy time capsule of classic NYC bar culture,  Valerie and Madame George.

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