The Modern Bar Cart Podcast Episode 116 - Maximo Mezcal
Sep 19, 2019
59:59
In this spirited interview with John Ravis of Maximo Mezcal, some of the topics we cover include:
- How John made the move from shucking oysters, to tending bar, to consulting in the business world, to ultimately helping found a Mezcal brand designed to elevate the American palate.
- Why Maximo Mezcal is as much a DC brand as it is Oaxacan
- How the mezcaleros and funders behind Maximo Mezcal have balanced tradition with innovation, especially when it comes to their production methods.
- Why barbecue is a great analogy for anyone trying to understand the various roasting procedures in agave spirits.
- A few little hacks to help you understand bottle design and pricing in the tequila and mezcal world
- Where we plan to grab drinks with restaurant mogul Danny Meyer,
- And much, much more.