Final Car Conversation

It's a wrap. On the drive back to Guadalajara, Esteban, Cate and Diego reflect on their journey and all the places they visited, but didn't have the opportunity to record. 


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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_7986-1024x768.jpg" alt="Sun Set" class="wp-image-616"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">La Plaza del Amor
El Tuito Jalisco</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8002-768x1024.jpg" alt="Cate and Agave Valenciana" class="wp-image-625"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PXL_20220208_194837520-576x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-667"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Manzanilla de la Paz
Sierra del Tigre</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_7954-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-587"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Distilling pineapples
Bonete Costa
El Tuito Jalisco</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_7983-1024x768.jpg" alt="Tehuamixtle" class="wp-image-613"/></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-02-09-15.57.12-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-768"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">El Tuito, Jalisco</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_7962-768x1024.jpg" alt="Our Hotel in Mismaloya" class="wp-image-592"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">El Tuito, Jalisco</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_7979-1024x768.jpg" alt="Eating Mariscos at the Beach" class="wp-image-609"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Team at Tehuamixtle Beach</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PXL_20220209_001307544-576x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-668" width="673" height="1194"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">On the road!</figcaption></figure>

<description>It's a wrap. On the drive back to Guadalajara, Esteban, Cate and Diego reflect on their journey and all the places they visited, but didn't have the opportunity to record.</description>

Final Car Conversation

It's a wrap. On the drive back to Guadalajara, Esteban, Cate and Diego reflect on their journey and all the places they visited, but didn't have the opportunity to record.

S5.C7 - The Wrap Up with Esteban Garibi

El Lobo de la Sierra & La Venenosa Puntas

El Lobo is a legend. Soft spoken, much like his products, he uses a philosophical approach to create unique flavors. You will always immediately know a Lobo expression when you try one. 


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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PXL_20220212_173113117-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-681"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Story time with El Lobo
Mascota Jalisco
Lobo de la Sierra and Puntas</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PXL_20220212_172603545-576x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-683"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">El Lobo's garden
Mascota Jalisco
Lobo de la Sierra and Puntas</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8020-768x1024.jpg" alt="El Manantial del Jefe (Lobo)" class="wp-image-640"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
Lobo de la Sierra and Puntas</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8021-768x1024.jpg" alt="Old Alambique at Lobos" class="wp-image-641"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
Lobo de la Sierra and Puntas</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8022-768x1024.jpg" alt="Flor de Piedra Agave" class="wp-image-642"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
Lobo de la Sierra and Puntas</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8023-1024x768.jpg" alt="Lobos Family working on the production" class="wp-image-643"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
Lobo de la Sierra and Puntas</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8024-1024x768.jpg" alt="New Taberna of Lobos" class="wp-image-644"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
Lobo de la Sierra and Puntas</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8025-1024x768.jpg" alt="Lobos Garden" class="wp-image-645"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
Lobo de la Sierra and Puntas</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8026-1024x768.jpg" alt="Lobos Garden" class="wp-image-646"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
Lobo de la Sierra and Puntas</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8027-1024x768.jpg" alt="Lobos Garden, Perfect Maximiliana" class="wp-image-647"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
Lobo de la Sierra and Puntas</figcaption></figure>
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<description>El Lobo is a legend. Soft spoken, much like his products, he uses a philosophical approach to create unique flavors. You will always immediately know a Lobo expression when you try one.</description>

El Lobo de la Sierra & La Venenosa Puntas

El Lobo is a legend. Soft spoken, much like his products, he uses a philosophical approach to create unique flavors. You will always immediately know a Lobo expression when you try one.

S5.C6 -  Lobo

The creator of La Venenosa Tabernas III and Tabernas Reposado

Unlike most other maestros in this season, Benito's family doesn't have a long tradition of distilling. His scientific approach, love for the plants, and approach to leadership, however, make him a rising star. His products are exciting and innovative. 


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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PXL_20220211_230845799-576x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-686"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Los Hermanos
Mascota</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PXL_20220211_223540069-576x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-679"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Baby agave at Los Hermanos.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PXL_20220212_000409436-576x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-678"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Los Hermanos
Mascota</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PXL_20220211_221958367-576x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-676"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Los Hermanos still detail.</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8017-1024x768.jpg" alt="Los Hermanos fields Maximilianas" class="wp-image-639"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
La Venenosa Tabernas III</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8016-1024x768.jpg" alt="Los Hermanos fields" class="wp-image-638"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
La Venenosa Tabernas III</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8014-1024x768.jpg" alt="Aging Barrels at Benitos" class="wp-image-636"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
La Venenosa Tabernas III</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8011-1024x768.jpg" alt="Benitos School of Maximilianas" class="wp-image-633"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
La Venenosa Tabernas III</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8010-768x1024.jpg" alt="Benitos School of Maximilianas" class="wp-image-632"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
La Venenosa Tabernas III</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8009-1024x768.jpg" alt="Benitos School of Maximilianas" class="wp-image-631"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
La Venenosa Tabernas III</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8008-768x1024.jpg" alt="Wood for the Oven" class="wp-image-630"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
La Venenosa Tabernas III</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8007-768x1024.jpg" alt="Wood for the Oven" class="wp-image-629"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
La Venenosa Tabernas III</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8005-1024x768.jpg" alt="Fermentation Tanks at Benitos" class="wp-image-627"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
La Venenosa Tabernas III</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_8003-1024x768.jpg" alt="Benitos Taberna" class="wp-image-626"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mascota Jalisco
La Venenosa Tabernas III</figcaption></figure>
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<description>Unlike most other maestros in this season, Benito's family doesn't have a long tradition of distilling. His scientific approach, love for the plants, and approach to leadership, however, make him a rising star. His products are exciting and innovative.</description>

The creator of La Venenosa Tabernas III and Tabernas Reposado

Unlike most other maestros in this season, Benito's family doesn't have a long tradition of distilling. His scientific approach, love for the plants, and approach to leadership, however, make him a rising star. His products are exciting and innovative.

S5.C5 - Benito

El Tuito Jalisco (La Venenosa Green)

This is the third stop, the beach! Don Beto and Dona Juana took amazing care of us, and Dona Juana is a mean cook!


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SEDK8899-1024x772.jpg" alt="Beto walking his fields" class="wp-image-654"/></figure>


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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PXL_20220210_203226198-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-690"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ay, que sufrir!
Don Beto and Doña Juana's
Venenosa Green
Tuito</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PXL_20220210_185820984-576x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-689"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">New taberna under construction
Venenosa Green</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PXL_20220210_181709438-576x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-688"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">New taberna under construction
Venenosa Green</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PXL_20220210_1755576992-645x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-687"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Beto talking to his parrot</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PXL_20220209_224029979-576x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-677"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Don Beto's fields.
El Tuito Jalisco
La Venenosa Green</figcaption></figure>


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PXL_20220210_192432356-576x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-674"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Don Beto
El Tuito Jalisco
La Venenosa Green</figcaption></figure>


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/KMWQ9001-1024x769.jpg" alt="Betos Fields" class="wp-image-650"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">El Tuito Jalisco
La Venenosa Green</figcaption></figure>

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This is the third stop, the beach! Don Beto and Dona Juana took amazing care of us, and Dona Juana is a mean cook!</description>

El Tuito Jalisco (La Venenosa Green)

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This is the third stop, the beach! Don Beto and Dona Juana took amazing care of us, and Dona Juana is a mean cook!

S5.C4 - Don Beto & Dona Juana

El Tuito, Jalisco (La Venenosa Tabernas II and the Barking Dog Special)

We made it to Cabo Corrientes! First Stop: "Rancho el Cono" Don Chalio and Blanca, explained everything about their taberna and the tradition that runs in the family for generations.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/XPQB7471-822x1024.jpg" alt="Chalios Platform for destilation in the Taberna" class="wp-image-659"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">El Tuito Jalisco
La Venenosa Tabernas II</figcaption></figure>


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/OQJE3300-822x1024.jpg" alt="Inside of the distilling alambiques. Own design by Chalio" class="wp-image-652"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">La Venenosa Tabernas II
El Tuito Jalisco</figcaption></figure>


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UPJX1598-819x1024.jpg" alt="The Cover of Chalios distilling alambiques to look nicer" class="wp-image-655"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">La Venenosa Tabernas II
El Tuito Jalisco</figcaption></figure>


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.elixirofthegodspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_7950-768x1024.jpg" alt="We think that these are fermentation tanks..." class="wp-image-583"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">La Venenosa Tabernas II
El Tuito, Jalisco</figcaption></figure>

<description>We made it to Cabo Corrientes! First Stop: "Rancho el Cono" Don Chalio and Blanca, explained everything about their taberna and the tradition that runs in the family for generations.</description>

El Tuito, Jalisco (La Venenosa Tabernas II and the Barking Dog Special)

We made it to Cabo Corrientes! First Stop: "Rancho el Cono" Don Chalio and Blanca, explained everything about their taberna and the tradition that runs in the family for generations.

S5.C3 - Don Chalio and Blanca

Follow three passionate Agave spirit enthusiasts into the world of Mezcal, Bacanora, Raicilla, Sotol, Tequila and more, and tag along on their journey to learn about the culture and tradition surrounding this beautiful drink. We are Cate, Diego and Albert and of course we are going to sample what some call "Elixir of the gods"- a lot of it! 
A Mexican-German-American co-production, made in Berlin.

Elixir of the Gods

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