A lot of people are blown away by how expensive mezcal is. But … is it? I mean, is it really? We talk the price of mezcal in this episode of Agave Road Trip!

This episode of Agave Road Trip is brought to you by Sombra Mezcal and their new reposado expression, Sombra Reposé. Sombra Reposé is a first-of-its-kind reposado made with Sombra's award-winning Joven mezcal, aged in Bordeaux wine barrels. Sourced from the historic and renowned Château Léoville Poyferré, a second growth wine estate in St Julien, France, the barrels are filled with Sombra's Joven mezcal and aged for up to six-months. Enjoy Sombra Reposé by sipping it straight or try it in your favorite cocktails

This episode of Agave Road Trip is also brought to you by Diageo Bar Academy. As the world begins to open up, you’re no doubt thinking about how to reopen your bar or restaurant. Visit DiageoBarAcademy.com for ideas about how to do this in a safe way. Stay informed, get inspired, and nurture connections to grow your career or your business by joining Diageo Bar Academy.

This episode of Agave Road Trip is also brought to you by JUST Egg. Made from plants, JUST Egg has zero cholesterol, it's packed with clean, sustainable protein, and it cooks and tastes just like eggs. Chef Jose Andres calls JUST Egg “mind-blowing” and Bon Appetit says it’s “so good I feel guilty eating it.” For Road-trippers who operate a restaurant, you can get a sample for free. Head to ju.st/hrn.

Agave Road Trip is a podcast that helps gringo bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. It’s hosted by Lou Bank and Chava Periban. 

Episode notes

To access the spreadsheet Luis created to help us understand the cost of mezcal, click here!

If, like me, you’re on a quest to identify the Most Expensive Bottle of Mezcal in the World … maybe check out Bad Hombre’s Pescador de Suenos Mezcal at Flask Fine Wines! (Scroll all the way to the bottom for those funky bottles!)