Santos Serfaty, co-founder of Zancudo Mezcal, has traversed the world while working in many restaurants and bars. This transnational lifestyle has led to him learning many languages, and learning many lessons about life. Nomadic in ways, and tremendously ground in others, Santos has settled in Mexico City to finally find his home. Through his love of food and cocktails, Santos was introduced to mezcal and a direct path to Oaxaca. Afters years of blending, tasting, and exploring, Zancudo Mezcal was finally born. We chat drums, proofing, and design.
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Ep 376 – Cristina Allen: The Heart of Rock and Roll is Still Drinking
Cristina Allen co-founder of Volans Tequila learned that the craft and beauty of tequila is always attainable but only with the right processes in place. Cristina studied music production and has always had a knack for creativity. Seeing the dawn of the digital era sunset on those bygone days of analog, perhaps Volans tequila is the bridge between the past and the future. A truly analog spirit. We sit and chat on a windy Sunday afternoon to discuss Alice In Chains, making sure younger generations listen to proper music, and more.
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Ep 375 – John Melvin: Come Together, Right Now
Montagave’s co-founder John Melvin has delved in finances, drumming, winemaking, and now fatherhood. His brand, Montagave Tequila , is a promise ring to his French wife and their love of all things flavor. This beautiful French meets Jalisco project produced at Cascahuin was just the first step. Now, John brings one of the most lauded tasting events, Good Juice, to Austin Texas on November 8 (2025). What’s in store for attendees and how does John’s distinct version of hospitality enhance the experience? We chat art, family meal, jam bands, and more.
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Ep 374 – Sebastian Cajas: Never Met A Stranger
Austin’s Sebas Cajas has had an interesting journey through the jungle, basketball courts, and mezcalerias of Ecuador. After a fateful gap in gigs, and motherly advice, he left Quito to start a new chapter in Austin. Here he has found love, friends, and most recently of all a deeper love of agave. After many years working behind the global spirits specialty restaurant/bar Veracruz, Sebas now takes on his biggest challenge yet with La Mezca, an intimate mecaleria style cocktail bar with lovely ambience and intimacy. We chat NBA GOAT, Nike’s, feeling part of a community, and more.
