Tequila Tasting Experience - July 24
Tequila Tasting Experience - July 24
Tequila Without the Makeup: Agave, Oak, and Time
National Tequila Day is a celebration of one of the world's most misunderstood spirits. Beyond the colorful bottles and celebrity endorsements lies a craft rooted in agriculture, fermentation, distillation, and patience.
Join spirits educator and author Jay Puckett for an exploration of tequila in its most authentic form. This guided tasting will feature four carefully selected additive-free tequilas that demonstrate how flavor develops naturally through agave, oak, and time.
Guests will experience:
Don Fulano Blanco – A traditionally crafted blanco that highlights the pure character of mature Blue Weber agave and the influence of thoughtful production decisions.
Wild Common Reposado – A refined reposado that showcases how restrained barrel aging can complement, rather than overshadow, agave character.
Tequila Ocho Añejo – An expressive añejo that balances rich maturation notes with a strong sense of place and terroir.
A Special 11-Year Extra Añejo Selection – A rare opportunity to explore how extended aging can transform tequila while maintaining balance and elegance.
Along the way, we'll explore the production decisions that shape flavor, including agave sourcing, cooking methods, fermentation, distillation, and barrel maturation. The evening concludes with a surprise comparative pour that challenges common assumptions about sweetness, oak influence, and what many consumers expect tequila to taste like.
Whether you're new to tequila or a longtime enthusiast, this tasting will deepen your appreciation of how place, process, and patience create one of the world's most compelling spirits.
📅 Friday, July 24
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ Ticketed Event | Limited Seating
About Jay Puckett
Jay's credentials include Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS), Certified Scotch Professional (CSP), Certified Bourbon Steward, and certifications in Irish whiskey, gin, tequila, and wine studies. He is the author of Proof & Purpose, The New Map of Whisky, and the forthcoming Agave Beyond Tequila.
Known for making complex topics approachable and engaging, Jay focuses on helping enthusiasts understand the decisions, traditions, and innovations that shape the spirits they enjoy. His tastings emphasize education over hype, encouraging participants to discover how place, process, and intention influence every glass.
IG/FB @jayonspirits
Space is limited—reserve your spot early and be part of this unique celebration of creativity and purpose!
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Tickets are final; they cannot be refunded or transferred to another event.
More about Jay Puckett:
Jay Puckett is an author and spirits educator known for bringing clarity and structure to the world of distilled spirits. His work explores production methods, history, and tasting with an emphasis on accuracy and context rather than trends. He is the author of Proof & Purpose and the forthcoming The New Map of Whisky.
Contact
Website: jaypuckett.com
Social: @jayonspirits
“Although originally from the hometown of Four Roses and Wild Turkey, my journey began in Colorado Springs during the microbrew boom of the ’90s. I enjoyed every new beer that showed up which then carried into my travels in the Air Force where I would try the local brews across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
It wasn’t until a decade later that I started to appreciate Bourbon, Scotch, Tequila, and more recently, Gin and Brandy. With a background in engineering and finance, I’m driven to learn about the how and why. I now use that passion to become more than just a drinker of spirits, but attempt to understand the history, artistry, and people that go into crafting each bottle.”
Certifications:
Certified Specialist of Spirits - Society of Wine Educators
Certified Bourbon Steward - Stave & Thief Society
Certified Scotch Professional - The Council of Whiskey Masters
Certificates in Gin & Irish Whiskey - Edinburgh Whisky Academy
Conocedor de Tequila (Level 2) - International Tequila Academy
Level 3 Award in Wines (Candidate) / Level 2 Certified - Wine & Spirits Education Trust