About this episode

The episode features tequila educator Katie O’Donnell discussing the nuances of good tequila and the importance of additive-free options.

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with tequila educator, Katie O’Donnell to unpack what “good tequila” really means, from agave fields in Jalisco to the cocktails we order without thinking twice. We talk craft versus mass production, why additive-free tequila is a transparency issue, and how to start tasting tequila without repeating your worst “gold tequila” memory. • Katie’s path from theater and improv to bartending and tequila education • What makes craft tequila different, including mor...

People in this episode

Host: Paula

Guest: Katie O’Donnell

Topics covered

• tequila education
• additive-free tequila
• craft versus mass production
• transparency in alcohol
• tasting tequila

Keywords

• tequila
• additive-free
• craft tequila
• Jalisco
• cocktails
• transparency
• bartending

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Places: Jalisco

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