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Ever wondered what it’s like to chase wild agaves through the mountains of Jalisco? Or what it's like enjoy sea breezes while sipping a centuries-old spirits? 

Join us for a special live edition of the Agave Road Trip Podcast as acclaimed agave explorer and storyteller Lou Bank brings the road trip to Phoenix. Fresh off a weekend at the Agave Heritage Festival in Tucson, Lou is rolling into BARCOA with two incredible raicilla producers for an intimate conversation about one of Mexico’s most exciting—and least understood—agave spirits. 

 Lou will be joined by: 

Fausto Romero - Producer of El Acabo & Asil Raicillas and owner of Taberna Tres Gallos in Jalisco. A champion of traditional raicilla and one of the region’s most passionate ambassadors. 

Greg Rutkowski - Founder of Finca 18, dedicated to preserving the culture, craft, and future of raicilla. 

Expect stories from their adventures, behind-the-scenes insight into raicilla production, and plenty of lively conversation about agave, travel, and the people who make these spirits possible. 

Your $40 ticket gets you the full BARCOA experience:

• Welcome Raicilla Margarita to kick things off 

• Four curated raicilla tastings

• One cocktail created by Fausto himself at his bar Taberna in Jalisco 

• A live podcast conversation with the people shaping the future of raicilla

This is a small, intimate event in BARCOA’s basement agave library. Space is extremely limited and tickets must be purchased in advance.

Get Tickets Here: https://raicilla-barcoa.eventbrite.com

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