October 2013 Events Featured Event: 5th Annual Monterey Tequila & Mezcal Expo | October 12 The MTME is a tribute to the rich and colorful history of Tequila and Mezcal and provides a unique opportunity to (re)discover the essence of Tequila and Mezcal firsthand. Tequila, Mezcal, agave, cocktails, chefs, entertainment, elegance, art, history, ambassadors, master … [Read more...] about October 2013 Events
Monterey Tequila and Mezcal Expo
How to Drink Tequila Properly: Sip me, Don’t Shoot me!
by Melissa Jimenez With my previous article, Tequila’s Rich History at a Glance, I thought that it would be appropriate to follow with an interview with a past tequila judge of the Monterey Tequila & Mezcal Expo. The event will be here before you know it and it would be best that you get familiar with drinking tequila like a real connoisseur! An interview with Ralph … [Read more...] about How to Drink Tequila Properly: Sip me, Don’t Shoot me!
Juan Carlos of Tequila Don Pilar
by Melissa Jimenez “Obviously tequila is one of the cultural treasures of Mexico, but on top of that, it is also a world-class spirit.” -Juan Carlos Contreras of Tequila Don Pilar I had the special opportunity to interview Juan Carlos of Tequila Don Pilar, who is one of the most represented tequila brands of the Margarita Showdown and the Monterey Tequila and Mezcal … [Read more...] about Juan Carlos of Tequila Don Pilar
Tequila’s Rich History at a Glance
by Melissa Jimenez “When you have a drop of tequila on the tongue, it is like a concentrated universe. Not everyone can sense that universe enclosed within tequila’s fiery flavor, but it is there waiting for anyone able to decipher it.” –Novelist Alberto Ruy-Sànchez of Tequila and Artes de México Tequila’s taste is bold and rich in complexity that many find irresistible like … [Read more...] about Tequila’s Rich History at a Glance