Back in the Seventies, Steely Dan was all into the Cuervo Gold. Now, the additive-free army would wage war against Donald Fagen. Tequila Oro is one of the recognized expressions by the CRT and is understood to have been made gold in color through the support of additives. But … is there a history to Gold Tequila here that’s been lost? It’s a fool’s 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 Linda Sullivan of seynasecreto.
This episode was inspired by a bottle by Victor Ramos, sourced from his tasting room in Miahuatlan, Oaxaca, labeled “Mensoncle de Arroqueno.” It’s the first time I’ve seen that spelling, but it refers to the heart of the agave — like mezontle. mesonte, and Mezonte. (Hi, Pedro!)