Hooray for Agave!

Agave spirits are on the rise, with tequilas having a headstart but mezcals now booming in popularity, too. Join us as we explore the world of tequilas and mezcals, and explain how they are related (very closely, as you’ll see), how they are made, and why you cannot wait for Remedy to open with a larger agave selection that Trifecta ever had!

SEE BELOW FOR CURRENT TEQUILA & MEZCAL TASTING LIST!

The history and variety of agave spirits is long and complex, but we will provide a short overview designed to educate and to inspire you to try different kinds. We want everyone to learn about the types and variances (and the reasons), to find tequilas and mezcals they like, and to appreciate the differences and nuances. As always, there will lots of discussion and debate, but there won’t be a test. We will bring back the whiteboard for recording the funniest comments…

Our tasting events are open to friends and their friends, but knowing approximate attendance will help us provide the best tasting experience. In addition, the generous hosts for this event would like to foster an intimate experience no more than 30 guests so that everyone can meet and converse with other guests. So, please RSVP below (and apologies for setting this up with so little notice!).

When & Where

Time & Date: 8-11PM on Saturday, June 29, 2024
Location: Chez Boisseau (360 Condominiums, Unit 3005)

Tasting Events “Rules”

The “rules” have been established and refined over 31 previous whiskey and “alt-whiskey” events, for maximum enjoyment.

• Several different tequilas and mezcals will be provided that cover a range of taste profiles for comparison. As always, if you wish to bring a bottle to expand our comparison set and share with friends, please do (not required!)–but if you do then you must take your bottle home with you to enjoy on your own later! (There will be labels and a list.)
• All tequilas and mezcals provided by the hosts and being shared by guests will be posted below as we learn about them (let me know in the comments).
• You do not have to love agave spirits (yet) to join us and have fun–just be willing to taste and learn a little. Some wine and beer will also be provided, but feel free to bring anything you want if you’re not (yet) into agave spirits. (Prediction: you will be.)
• There will be plenty of snacks but you should eat a full dinner beforehand if you’re serious about tasting many spirits.

Tasting List

Agave Spirits (so far)

Tequilas

Blancos:

• Aguasol – Jay Boisseau
• Casamigos – Jay Boisseau
• Socorro – Jay Boisseau
• Teremana – Jay Boisseau

Reposados

• Don Julio Primavera – Jay Boisseau

Anejos

• Carabuena – Jay Boisseau
• Casamigos – Derek & Veronica Castillo
• Don Julio 1942 – Jay Boisseau
• Excellia – Jay Boisseau
• Soledad – Derek & Veronica Castillo

Extra Anejos

• El Afan – Jay Boisseau

Mezcals

• Del Maguey Vida – Jay Boisseau
• Creador – Jay Boisseau
• Lokita tobala – Chris Ashton
• Vago – Jay Boisseau

Other

• Patron XO Cafe (coffee liqueur) Reid Wilson
• Desert Door (sotol) – Steve Krant

Remember: Any and all bottles brought by guests must be taken home to continue enjoying after the event! We do not do this to collect spirits, only to taste lots of things, share, and have fun!

RSVP

Let me know if you will attend by commenting below (with # !) so that we can plan appropriately. (Note: comments from first-time RSVPers won’t appear immediately on the page until I get a chance to approve them since bots have discovered my site… but I’ll be quick.) All I ask is that you RVSP here–all in one place–not to (any of my) 6 email accounts, by text, by phone call, through social media DMs, over Slack, by telegram, etc. 🙂 It helps me count and it shows others who is coming!

IMPORTANT: Be thoughtful about your safety and others’ (always). Make sure you have a designated driver or UBer/Lyft, or at least take small tastes (and even spit out) if you are driving. If you are not feeling well, please do not attend–there will be many future tastings!