Welcome to the first Blind Tasting With... Episode; In this series we will try to understand the processes that different people go through when decifering what is in their copita during a blind tasting.By Maestros del Mezcal A.C.

We interview Diana Pinzón, a biologist, conservationist and co-founder of Zinacantan mezcal. Diana poses 10 questions for the California Agave Council and expresses her concern for protecting endemic agave in Mexico and the bio-cultural heritage they represent.By Maestros del Mezcal A.C.

We continue our investgation into the plant known as Espadin in Oaxaca; This time following genetic trail. Dr. Jorge Nieto Sotelo from UNAM in Mexico City talks to us about Agave angustifolia and it's possible origins among other things.By Maestros del Mezcal A.C.

Recorded sometime in 2022 - we finally edited this interview / tasting we did with professional cheesemonger, Julia Gross. Some fun and insightful stuff about cheese and mezcal pairing in general.By Maestros del Mezcal A.C.

We begin to research the origins of the plant known as "Espadin" in Oaxaca.By Maestros del Mezcal A.C.

Hablamos con Raul Chavez, un Agricultor de Agave en California

A conversation with Craig Reynolds of the California Agave CouncilBy Maestros del Mezcal A.C.

Our new host Vinik Jure and Rion Toal talk about the importance of words when it comes to the preservation of traditional mezcal.By Maestros del Mezcal A.C.

Ms. Nirupa Bhatt, Former Managing Director of GIA India and Consulting Advisor to the Gem & Jewelry Industry, a business coach and strategic advisor and having a rich background in the diamonds and jewelry world, is joining us today in our Talks To Tell Podcast with our host Zulu Ghevriya, CEO & Co-Founder of Smiling Rocks.…

Positive Luxury, a company that helps companies adapt and transition to a new climate economy by assessing their ESG performance, enabling them to forecast social and environmental risks and future proof their business. Diana is a pioneer in ESG and a globally recognised figure in the sustainability field. Diana holds a degree in Global Leadership …

Talks to Tell Podcast Series 4 is Out! We are excited to interview Mr. Benny Landa, the founder and chairman of Lusix! He is revolutionizing the Lab Grown Diamond market & pushing sustainability and the use of renewable resources through technology advancement. It is calling its Diamond “Sun Grown Diamonds” and has raised a $90m financing round wit…

Prachi Shevgaonkar, a Media Professional, Communicator and the founder of Cool The Globe – An app and a movement for climate action. Prachi has helped several sustainable initiatives & businesses craft a communication strategy. She has been mobilizing global citizens to fight climate change through technology, innovation and grassroot action.…

Jianne Soriano, a Hong Kong-born and raised Filipino, currently working as a digital writer for Tatler Hong Kong. She covers a range of topics from entertainment, music, style, arts and culture to dining. She hopes to give a voice to artists in Asia and across the diaspora as well as other minorities. Previously, Jianne was based in Japan, working …

Reena Ahluwalia, recognized as one of the Top Masters of Jewelry Design and Art, she is also a painter of diamonds, an NFT artist and professor. Her honors include a Guinness World Record, a Royal Diamond Tiara she designed for Kate Middleton, jewel featured on a Belgian Postage Stamp and commissions by nations and private collectors. Podcast Conve…

We talk with analytical chemist Adam Floyd about the mezcal samples he ran through Gas Chromatograph Mass SpectrometryBy Maestros del Mezcal AC

In this episode, we are honored to invite Jillian Crane, the President and Alfred R, Kahn (AL), the Founder and chairman of First Responders Children’s Foundation. This organization provides financial support to children who have lost a parent in the line of duty as well as families enduring significant financial hardship due to tragic circumstance…

We start to dive into how mezcal ages and which mezcal ages best.By maestros del mezcal

Lalo Angeles sheds some light on the karwinskii of MinasBy maestros del mezcal

Alexandra Bowes-Lyon, the Director of Philanthropy at Space for Giants speaks with Zulu Ghevriya, The CEO and Co-founder of Smiling Rocks and Kishwar Mehmood, Global Brand Director of Smiling Rocks about Space for Giants and the importance of protecting and preserve wildlife and our planet. Space for Giant is an organization working to protect Afri…

Analucia Beltran, the Founder of Analucia Beltran Diamonds speaks with Zulu Ghevriya, The CEO and co-founder of Smiling Rocks and Kishwar Mehmood, Global Brand Director of Smiling Rocks on Entrepreneurship and Woman Empowerment. Analucia is an amazing Entrepreneur with experience as a TV host, Certified Diamond Expert and jewelry designer with over…

Shea Comfort talks to us about Fermentation, Durian Fruits, and Location Specific Microbial Influence on Wine Barrel Wood among other things.By Maestros del Mezcal A.C.

Luis Loya of Lamata talks with us about Agave asperrimaBy Maestros del Mezcal A.C.

Elaine Smith Genser, from the United Nations Joint Sustainable Development Goals 2030 speaks with Zulu Ghevriya, The CEO and Co-founder of Smiling Rocks and Kishwar Mehmood, Global Brand Director of Smiling Rocks about the Sustainable Development Goals and the importance of acknowledging the change we all need to do together to reach the ultimate g…

Marty Hurwitz, the CEO and Founder of The MVEye speaks with CEO and Co-founder of Smiling Rocks, Zulu Ghevriya, on the consumer interest and behavior during the pandemic, the lab grown diamond market and its impact on consumers. Lab Grown Diamond is one of the fastest growing category in the Diamond and Jewelry Industry and has a great impact on co…

We interview Dr. Joaliné Pardo Nuñez about an experiment she is helping to conduct concerning mezcal producers perception of the flavors in mezcal.By Maestros del Mezcal A.C.

We talk about the Agave species within the Tobalá Complex and the common names used to refer to them.By Maestros del Mezcal A.C.

We continue to bother fruit flies with questions about their pallets. They are starting to get annoyed.By Maestros del Mezcal A.C.

President of International Gemological Institute (IGI), Avi Levy, speaks to CEO and Co-founder of Smiling Rocks, Zulu Ghevriya on the diamond and jewelry industry and his views on Lab Grown Diamonds. IGI is one of the world’s largest independent laboratory for testing and grading gemstones and fine jewelry. Lab grown diamonds was first introduced i…

In episode 4, Talks To Tell welcomes Andrew Zacharias, Deputy Director of Monitoring and Evaluation of Trees for the Future. On World Environment Day’s discussion, he shared his views on the current climate situation and how Trees for The Future is working to be a part of preserving and protecting the environment through Forest Gardens programs wit…

We continue to try to decipher fruit fly's mezcal preferences.By Maestros del Mezcal A.C.

In episode 3, Smiling Rocks' Talks to Tell welcomes Anita Patel, co-founder of Zero Yet 100, to the show. A plant based natural skincare brand homegrown in Hong Kong discussing with us on topic of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability in Beauty and Skincare Industry. In this chat, Anita Patel shares her experience and challenges throughout the busine…

We talk with Dr. Jorge Nieto Sotelo about his recent study that sheds some light on the genetic origins of Agave tequilana, Espadín and other species and varieties.By Maestros del Mezcal A.C.

In today's episode, its a big treat to Mothers! Happy Mother's Day and we hope you kids have surprised you in the best way they can. This episode's guest is our beloved children, we enjoyed having a chat with them and are excited to share this conversation with you. Have fun and feel free to let us know how you felt about this episode!…

Borrachitos: Those little flies in your copita; what can they tell us?By Maestros del Mezcal A.C.

Welcome to Smiling Rocks's first podcast on this very special day, Earth Day! Listen to what our CEO and co-founder of Smiling Rocks has to say on his viewpoint of Earth Day. Smiling Rocks is a socially conscious lab grown diamond jewelry brand. Aims to building chain of smile through sustainable luxury. Find out more at www.smilingrocks.com…

Did you know there may be thousands of Traditional Mezcal producers in Jalisco? In this episode we talk with Pedro Jimenez Gurría of Mezonte and Pare de Surfir about his projects and about the diverse mezcales of Jalisco.By Rion Toal

In this episode with talk with Silvia Philion of Mezcaloteca to discuss her thinking behind the recent decision to remove essential information from the labels. We also discuss what happens when mezcal becomes more about business and less about tradition, and a quickly changing Oaxaca.By Rion Toal

We talk with Max Rosenstock of Neta Spirits about Karwinskiis in Miahuatlan, Oaxaca.

We talk about our new map with 16 Oaxacan mezcal regions and common and scientific agave names.

The very first episode of Colibri!

All about mezcal distillation in OaxacaBy Maestros del Mezcal

A quick but detailed introduction to mezcal.