Amateur Hour: Tequila, with Simon Stewart, Eli Brown, & Troy Rarick

CRAFTED co-hosts Simon Stewart and Eli Brown talk with Troy Rarick, the founder of Over the Edge bike shops and the person who first got Simon into tequila, about why tequila might be the quintessential craft spirit; they discuss a fun history of tequila; the different variations of it; and Troy reminisces about filming a Tequila Talk Show. They share some current favorite tequilas; plus advice on how to choose a good bottle; and more.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Troy & Simon’s First Tequila Tasting (2:05)

Why Troy Loves Tequila (2:22)

Troy’s “Tequila Talk” TV Show (4:43)

Eli on Mescal vs Tequila (7:51)

The Dusty Bottle on the Shelf (11:04)

Meeting Juan Carlos (12:23)

The Town of Tequila in Jalisco (14:14)

The Different Types of Tequilas (21:45)

Tequila Tasting Glassware (27:47)

A Drop of Water — Or Not (32:09)

The Legend of Casta Weber (37:41)

Tariffs’ Effect on Tequila (46:59)

High-End Tequila in Cocktails (1:00:25)

How Much Should You Spend on Tequila? (1:03:09)

Top Tequila Picks (1:04:15)

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