David Suro-Piñera

Know your spirit.

The Future of Tradition

Morning dew!

An Expert Guide to Mexico's Agave Spirits foodandwine.com/expert-guide-m… via @foodandwine

“If anyone must ethically hold the line on maintaining the tradition, it must begin with the jimador”

Tequilas restaurant, struck by fire in February, is rising from the ashes — literally inquirer.com/food/restauran… via @phillyinquirer

Welcome Misty Kalkofen!

“As Tequila began to garner recognition across Mexico in the mid-1800’s, distilleries were concentrated on haciendas of some México’s most powerful families. This wealthy hacendados pushed hard against spirits indigenous roots to elevate their own social status” #agavespiritsppfm

“In the Valleys of Jalisco, we have been fortunate to know members of several families that have cultivated agaves” #agavespiritsthepastpresentandfuturrofmezcals #tequila #mezcal #agavespirits

Gary Nabhan, co-author w @DavidSuroP of #Agavespirits, says several factors are driving down agave prices, including cartel activity. He urges Sotol makers not to allow for “Tequilization” of Sotol. Protect integrity. #agavemarfa

Agave Spirits tells the tale of the most flavorful and memorable spirits humankind has ever sipped and savored. 🎧adbl.co/45aydCY read by Adi Cabral #NewRelease #Audiobook #Cooking @Ferhat9282468 @DavidSuroP

we return to twitter after being absent for a few years!