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Agave Road Trip provides gringo bartenders with firsthand knowledge about heritage agave spirits from Mexico, including mezcal, raicilla, bacanora, and destilado de agave.
Agave Road Trip provides gringo bartenders with firsthand knowledge about heritage agave spirits from Mexico, including mezcal, raicilla, bacanora, and destilado de agave.
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Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on Agave Road Trip.
Hosts
Lou Bank
Chava
Agave Road Trip
Previous Guests
Dave Dyrek
Dave Dyrek is a retired farmer known for his work at Leaning Shed Farm, where he focused on sustainable farming practices and the cultivation of heritage crops. His experience in agriculture and commitment to preserving traditional farming methods have made him a respected figure in discussions about food security and cultural heritage in Mexico.
Dave Dyrek is a retired farmer known for his work at Leaning Shed Farm, where he focused on sustainable farming practices and the cultivation of heritage crops. His experience in agriculture and commitment to preserving traditional farming methods have made him a respected figure in discussions about food security and cultural heritage in Mexico.
Khrys Maxwell
Khrys Maxwell is a prominent figure in the agave spirits industry, known for her expertise in tequila and mezcal. She has worked extensively in the field, contributing to the understanding and appreciation of heritage agave spirits. Her insights into the certification processes and industry standards have made her a respected voice among bartenders and enthusiasts alike.
Khrys Maxwell is a prominent figure in the agave spirits industry, known for her expertise in tequila and mezcal. She has worked extensively in the field, contributing to the understanding and appreciation of heritage agave spirits. Her insights into the certification processes and industry standards have made her a respected voice among bartenders and enthusiasts alike.
MIA Chava
MIA Chava is a knowledgeable advocate for agave spirits, particularly mezcal. With a background in bartending and a passion for educating others about the complexities of agave distillation, Chava has been instrumental in discussions surrounding certification and industry practices. Her work aims to promote transparency and quality within the agave spirits market.
MIA Chava is a knowledgeable advocate for agave spirits, particularly mezcal. With a background in bartending and a passion for educating others about the complexities of agave distillation, Chava has been instrumental in discussions surrounding certification and industry practices. Her work aims to promote transparency and quality within the agave spirits market.
Fomesoa
Fomesoa is the head distiller at MadAgave, a project focused on the production of agave spirits in Madagascar. With expertise in distillation and a deep understanding of local agave varieties, Fomesoa plays a crucial role in the development of sustainable agave practices in the region.
Fomesoa is the head distiller at MadAgave, a project focused on the production of agave spirits in Madagascar. With expertise in distillation and a deep understanding of local agave varieties, Fomesoa plays a crucial role in the development of sustainable agave practices in the region.
Samba
Samba is a crew member at MadAgave, contributing to the production and promotion of agave spirits. With a background in local agriculture and distillation, Samba is dedicated to supporting the community and enhancing the quality of agave products.
Samba is a crew member at MadAgave, contributing to the production and promotion of agave spirits. With a background in local agriculture and distillation, Samba is dedicated to supporting the community and enhancing the quality of agave products.
Tsimireke
Tsimireke is part of the team at MadAgave, involved in the cultivation and processing of agave. His work focuses on sustainable practices and community engagement, helping to raise awareness about the importance of heritage agave spirits.
Tsimireke is part of the team at MadAgave, involved in the cultivation and processing of agave. His work focuses on sustainable practices and community engagement, helping to raise awareness about the importance of heritage agave spirits.
Freddy
Freddy is a crew member at MadAgave, where he assists in various aspects of agave production. His commitment to the project and the local community is evident in his efforts to promote the unique qualities of Madagascar's agave spirits.
Freddy is a crew member at MadAgave, where he assists in various aspects of agave production. His commitment to the project and the local community is evident in his efforts to promote the unique qualities of Madagascar's agave spirits.
Marissa
Marissa is a board member of Tequila That Cares, a philanthropic organization dedicated to bringing positive change to the agave spirits industry. Her involvement highlights her commitment to social responsibility within the beverage sector.
Marissa is a board member of Tequila That Cares, a philanthropic organization dedicated to bringing positive change to the agave spirits industry. Her involvement highlights her commitment to social responsibility within the beverage sector.
Larry Beckett
Larry Beckett is recognized as the Agave Road Trip Poet Laureate. He is known for his contributions to poetry and his involvement in cultural celebrations, including events like World Poetry Day.
Larry Beckett is recognized as the Agave Road Trip Poet Laureate. He is known for his contributions to poetry and his involvement in cultural celebrations, including events like World Poetry Day.
August Gladstone
August Gladstone is a participant in the Agave Road Trip's cultural events and celebrations. His contributions to the podcast and the agave spirits community are notable, although specific details about his background are not provided.
August Gladstone is a participant in the Agave Road Trip's cultural events and celebrations. His contributions to the podcast and the agave spirits community are notable, although specific details about his background are not provided.
Topics Discussed
corn
cultural heritage
genetically modified seeds
GMO corn
national identity
biosecurity
health
biocultural heritage
farmers
environment
tacos
Tequila
CRT
monopoly
Mezcal
certification
Maguey
Madagascar
MadAgave
cyclone
agave spirits
philanthropy
DISCUS data
World Poetry Day
cocktails
vodka
whiskey
rum
cordials
brandy
Cambio Tequila
Puesto
Howard Gardner
Multiple Intelligences
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Here's the recent few episodes on Agave Road Trip.
Mexico has been purchasing about $3 billion of corn annually from farmers in the USA, the vast majority of that corn having been grown from genetically modified seeds. The Mexican government announced in 2020 that it would, in 2025, ban that GMO corn from the country, which was found to be in violation of the USMCA agreement of 2018. So now, the Mexican government has amended their constitution to identify native corn as an "element of national identity," which will ban GMO corn from being planted in the country – and "[a]ny other use of genetically modified corn must be evaluated ... to be free of threats to the biosecurity, health and biocultural heritage of Mexico and its population." What exactly does this all mean, for farmers in Mexico, for the environment in the Americas, and for the price of tacos? We try to suss it all out in this episode of Agave Road trip!
Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Dave Dyrek, retired farmer of Leaning Shed Farm, with quotes from Dr. Hector Ortizof theChicago Botanic GardensandChef Gustavo RomeroofOro by Nixta.
Episode Notes
When in Chicago, visit the Chicago Botanic Gardens! When in Minneapolis, grab a meal and a stack of tortillas atOro by Nixta! When traveling back in time, head to the farmers market and visitLeaning Shed!
Mexico has been purchasing about $3 billion of corn annually from farmers in the USA, the vast majority of that corn having been grown from genetically modified seeds. The Mexican government announced in 2020 that it would, in 2025, ban that GMO corn from the country, which was found to be in violation of the USMCA agreement of 2018. So now, the Mexican government has amended their constitution to identify native corn as an "element of national identity," which will ban GMO corn from being planted in the country – and "[a]ny other use of genetically modified corn must be evaluated ... to be free of threats to the biosecurity, health and biocultural heritage of Mexico and its population." What exactly does this all mean, for farmers in Mexico, for the environment in the Americas, and for the price of tacos? We try to suss it all out in this episode of Agave Road trip!
Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Dave Dyrek, retired farmer of Leaning Shed Farm, with quotes from Dr. Hector Ortizof theChicago Botanic GardensandChef Gustavo RomeroofOro by Nixta.
Episode Notes
When in Chicago, visit the Chicago Botanic Gardens! When in Minneapolis, grab a meal and a stack of tortillas atOro by Nixta! When traveling back in time, head to the farmers market and visitLeaning Shed!
You might also want to check out this episode:“The Birth and Death of the CRM,” in which MIA Chava and I discuss the end of the CRM’s monopoly on Mezcal certification.
You might also want to check out this episode:“The Birth and Death of the CRM,” in which MIA Chava and I discuss the end of the CRM’s monopoly on Mezcal certification.
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Maguey and Madagascar
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Guests of this podcast episode
FomesoaSambaTsimirekeFreddy
Keywords
Keywords of this podcast episode
MagueyMadagascarMadAgavecycloneagave spirits
Check out Riker’s project, MadAgave, on the Web, on Instagram, and on Facebook — and consider making a financial gift. It will help support this important project and also help mitigate the damage done by the recent cyclone that hit the community.
In the episode cover, that’s head distiller Fomesoa, and the other crew members are Samba, Tsimireke, and Freddy.
Check out Riker’s project, MadAgave, on the Web, on Instagram, and on Facebook — and consider making a financial gift. It will help support this important project and also help mitigate the damage done by the recent cyclone that hit the community.
In the episode cover, that’s head distiller Fomesoa, and the other crew members are Samba, Tsimireke, and Freddy.
Marissa is also a board member of Tequila That Cares, a philanthropic organization bringing positive change to the agave spirits industry!
If you missed World Poetry Day, it’s not too late to celebrate. Click here for the archived celebration with Agave Road Trip Poet Laureate Larry Beckett and August Gladstone!
Some numbers I culled from the DISCUS data over the past eight years:
If you just look at volume consumed, 2.7 billion liters in 2024
o Vodka: 667 million liters (24.4%), trending down a point or two last three years
o Cocktails (RTDs): 658 million (24.0%), trending up in a big way, double-digit growth every year
o Whiskey: 647.5 million liters (23.7%), trending down four-ish percent past two years
o Agave: 289.8 million liters (10.6%), trending up but growth is slowing
o Rum: 186.1 million liters (6.8%), trending down in an escalating pattern
o Cordials: 180.7 million liters (6.6%), trending down four-ish percent past two years, like whiskey
o Brandy: 105.4 million liters (3.9%), big hits past three years
If you look at dollars spent, $36.2 billion in 2024
o Vodka: $7.2 billion (19.9%), flat since 2021
o Cocktails (RTDs): $3.3 billion (9.1%), trending up in a big way, double-digit growth every year
o Whiskey: $11.9 billion (32.9%), trending down two to three percent past two years
o Agave: $6.7 billion (18.5%), trending up but growth is slowing
o Rum: $2.2 billion (6.1%), trending down in an escalating pattern
o Cordials: $2.8 billion (7.7%), trending down but not at same pace as volume
o Brandy: $2.1 billion (5.8%), big hits past three years
If you look at dollars spent per liter, bearing in mind that inflation between 2016 and 2024 was 30.7%,
o Vodka: $10.83, up 11% since 2016
o Cocktails (RTDs): $5.01, down 23% since 2016
o Whiskey: $18.30, up 15% since 2016
o Agave: $23.17, up 25% since 2016
o Rum: $11.99, up 12.6% since 2016
o Cordials: $15.54, 13.8% since 2016
o Brandy: $20.24, 10.6% since 2016
You can get all the raw data and draw uyour own conclusions at DISCUS.
Marissa is also a board member of Tequila That Cares, a philanthropic organization bringing positive change to the agave spirits industry!
If you missed World Poetry Day, it’s not too late to celebrate. Click here for the archived celebration with Agave Road Trip Poet Laureate Larry Beckett and August Gladstone!
Some numbers I culled from the DISCUS data over the past eight years:
If you just look at volume consumed, 2.7 billion liters in 2024
o Vodka: 667 million liters (24.4%), trending down a point or two last three years
o Cocktails (RTDs): 658 million (24.0%), trending up in a big way, double-digit growth every year
o Whiskey: 647.5 million liters (23.7%), trending down four-ish percent past two years
o Agave: 289.8 million liters (10.6%), trending up but growth is slowing
o Rum: 186.1 million liters (6.8%), trending down in an escalating pattern
o Cordials: 180.7 million liters (6.6%), trending down four-ish percent past two years, like whiskey
o Brandy: 105.4 million liters (3.9%), big hits past three years
If you look at dollars spent, $36.2 billion in 2024
o Vodka: $7.2 billion (19.9%), flat since 2021
o Cocktails (RTDs): $3.3 billion (9.1%), trending up in a big way, double-digit growth every year
o Whiskey: $11.9 billion (32.9%), trending down two to three percent past two years
o Agave: $6.7 billion (18.5%), trending up but growth is slowing
o Rum: $2.2 billion (6.1%), trending down in an escalating pattern
o Cordials: $2.8 billion (7.7%), trending down but not at same pace as volume
o Brandy: $2.1 billion (5.8%), big hits past three years
If you look at dollars spent per liter, bearing in mind that inflation between 2016 and 2024 was 30.7%,
o Vodka: $10.83, up 11% since 2016
o Cocktails (RTDs): $5.01, down 23% since 2016
o Whiskey: $18.30, up 15% since 2016
o Agave: $23.17, up 25% since 2016
o Rum: $11.99, up 12.6% since 2016
o Cordials: $15.54, 13.8% since 2016
o Brandy: $20.24, 10.6% since 2016
You can get all the raw data and draw uyour own conclusions at DISCUS.
