TequilaConnection Updates

From agave fields to your glass: What’s going on with tequila these …

Baja Berger — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:30:30 +0000

From agave fields to your glass: What’s going on with tequila these …
The fields of Mexico’s Jalisco state are overflowing with agave. The recent glut is part of the cycle of abundance and shortage that Mexico has endured since the …

DeJoria competing for the love of racing

Baja Berger — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:13:00 +0000

DeJoria competing for the love of racing
Topeka Capital Journal
Alexis DeJoria drives a Toyota Camry sponsored by Tequila Patron, a business owned by her father, John Paul DeJoria. By Rick Peterson Alexis DeJoria had plenty of career options but only one passion — racing. So instead of going into business with her …

General Tire, Azuñia Tequila “Snortin Nortin” wins back to back at the NORRA 1000

Baja Berger — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:11:06 +0000

General Tire, Azuñia Tequila “Snortin Nortin” wins back to back at the NORRA 1000
Side x Side News
For the General Tire, Azuñia Tequila team it was a chance to defend their vintage class win in 2011 with the Snortin’ Nortins 1970 Nova. It was also a chance to see some spectacular scenery, eat great food, have some ice cold margaritas after a long …

La Lupita Mexican Cuisine and Bar Now Open on The Woodlands Waterway®

Baja Berger — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:05:06 +0000

La Lupita Mexican Cuisine and Bar Now Open on The Woodlands Waterway®
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
New restaurant features authentic regional Mexican dishes and variety of tequilas The Woodlands, TX (PRWEB) May 17, 2012 The wait is over. The much-anticipated La Lupita Mexican Cuisine & Bar is now open on The Woodlands Waterway at 20 Waterway Avenue.

Mike Isabella’s Bandolero to open May 24

Baja Berger — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:13:54 +0000

Mike Isabella’s Bandolero to open May 24
Washington Post (blog)
The beer, the chef says, will be aged in tequila barrels. “But that will take a couple of months,” he adds. Tequila and mezcal will take center stage in head mixologist Sam Babcock’s cocktail program; not only will Bandolero feature 50 to 60 tequilas …

Drinks Americas KAH® Tequila Now Being Sold at Spec’s, Largest Chain …

Baja Berger — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:11:04 +0000

Drinks Americas KAH® Tequila Now Being Sold at Spec’s, Largest Chain …
MarketWatch (press release)
WILTON, Conn., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd., (“Drinks”) (OBB:DKAM) , a leading developer and marketer of beverage products, is pleased to announce that its KAH® Tequila is being sold at Spec’s, the Texas Chain …

DEALTALK-Diageo hopes to seal tequila deal soon

Baja Berger — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:10:04 +0000

DEALTALK-Diageo hopes to seal tequila deal soon
Reuters
Diageo and Beckmann family close to deal over Cuervo * Talks focus on whether Beckmanns take cash or shares * Cuervo tequila business valued at $3.0-3.5 billion By David Jones LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) – British drinks group Diageo is weeks away from …

The Mark of Maker’s Mark

Baja Berger — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:11:26 +0000

The Mark of Maker’s Mark
New York Times
The case is about whether Jose Cuervo should be forbidden from using a red dripping wax seal on its bottles of premium tequila. Maker’s Mark Distillery Inc. argues that it is too much like the red dripping wax seal that’s the trademark on its bottles …

Viva Mexico! Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Welcomes Mexican Chef and Tequila …

Baja Berger — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:09:01 +0000

Viva Mexico! Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Welcomes Mexican Chef and Tequila …
Drinks Media Wire (press release)
Guest chef Jorge Gonzalez turns up the heat with his unique Mexican style as tequila expert Alfredo Sanchez pours the perfect cocktail. (drinks media wire) – Viva Mexico! brings sizzling Latino flavours to Hong Kong this June with guest chef Jorge …

Mariachi Festival kicks off with mixer

Baja Berger — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:54:50 +0000

Mariachi Festival kicks off with mixer
Imperial Valley Press
There will be a Mexican artisan fair Wednesday, a salsa tasting and Trajes Tipicos fashion show Thursday and a tequila tasting Friday, all held at the Calexico Cultural Arts Center. The Fiesta Popular concert is at Crummett Park on Saturday, …