Agave Behind the Bar is a laid-back, bartender-focused session where we’ll dig into the world of agave spirits through open conversation, tasting, and shared experiences behind the stick.

This isn’t a lecture. It’s a space for bartenders and service industry professionals to learn, ask questions, and talk shop about everything from traditional mezcal production to how to build a smarter agave section on your backbar.

We’ll cover:

• Agave 101: The basics of varietals, regions, and why terroir matters

• Production Styles: How different techniques impact flavor—and how to spot them

• Labels, Terms & Truths: What the bottle really tells you (and what it doesn’t)

• Sourcing & Sustainability: A real talk on where your mezcal comes from and why that matters

• Practical Takeaways: How to talk about agave with guests and mix it with purpose

Whether you’ve been pouring mezcal for years or just starting to get into it, this is your chance to learn, taste, and swap ideas with your peers.

Light tasting included. Industry only. Come ready to talk, sip, and share.

Join us for an immersive journey into the world of mezcal, Mexico’s most complex and storied spirit. In this introductory class, you'll explore the fundamentals of mezcal production, from its deep-rooted traditions to the diverse agave varieties that shape its flavors.

Through a guided tasting of five distinct mezcal samples, you'll learn how factors like terroir, agave species, and production techniques influence taste and aroma. We'll discuss the key differences between mezcal and tequila, traditional vs. modern production methods, and how to properly taste and appreciate this artisanal spirit.

Whether you're new to mezcal or looking to expand your knowledge, this class will give you the foundation to navigate the world of mezcal with confidence. Come sip, learn, and discover what makes mezcal truly unique!

Join us for an immersive journey into the world of mezcal, Mexico’s most complex and storied spirit. In this introductory class, you'll explore the fundamentals of mezcal production, from its deep-rooted traditions to the diverse agave varieties that shape its flavors.

Through a guided tasting of five distinct mezcal samples, you'll learn how factors like terroir, agave species, and production techniques influence taste and aroma. We'll discuss the key differences between mezcal and tequila, traditional vs. modern production methods, and how to properly taste and appreciate this artisanal spirit.

Whether you're new to mezcal or looking to expand your knowledge, this class will give you the foundation to navigate the world of mezcal with confidence. Come sip, learn, and discover what makes mezcal truly unique!

Agave Behind the Bar is a laid-back, bartender-focused session where we’ll dig into the world of agave spirits through open conversation, tasting, and shared experiences behind the stick.

This isn’t a lecture. It’s a space for bartenders and service industry professionals to learn, ask questions, and talk shop about everything from traditional mezcal production to how to build a smarter agave section on your backbar.

We’ll cover:

• Agave 101: The basics of varietals, regions, and why terroir matters

• Production Styles: How different techniques impact flavor—and how to spot them

• Labels, Terms & Truths: What the bottle really tells you (and what it doesn’t)

• Sourcing & Sustainability: A real talk on where your mezcal comes from and why that matters

• Practical Takeaways: How to talk about agave with guests and mix it with purpose

Whether you’ve been pouring mezcal for years or just starting to get into it, this is your chance to learn, taste, and swap ideas with your peers.

Light tasting included. Industry only. Come ready to talk, sip, and share.

Join us for an immersive journey into the world of mezcal, Mexico’s most complex and storied spirit. In this introductory class, you'll explore the fundamentals of mezcal production, from its deep-rooted traditions to the diverse agave varieties that shape its flavors.

Through a guided tasting of five distinct mezcal samples, you'll learn how factors like terroir, agave species, and production techniques influence taste and aroma. We'll discuss the key differences between mezcal and tequila, traditional vs. modern production methods, and how to properly taste and appreciate this artisanal spirit.

Whether you're new to mezcal or looking to expand your knowledge, this class will give you the foundation to navigate the world of mezcal with confidence. Come sip, learn, and discover what makes mezcal truly unique!

Join us for an immersive journey into the world of mezcal, Mexico’s most complex and storied spirit. In this introductory class, you'll explore the fundamentals of mezcal production, from its deep-rooted traditions to the diverse agave varieties that shape its flavors.

Through a guided tasting of five distinct mezcal samples, you'll learn how factors like terroir, agave species, and production techniques influence taste and aroma. We'll discuss the key differences between mezcal and tequila, traditional vs. modern production methods, and how to properly taste and appreciate this artisanal spirit.

Whether you're new to mezcal or looking to expand your knowledge, this class will give you the foundation to navigate the world of mezcal with confidence. Come sip, learn, and discover what makes mezcal truly unique!

Agave Behind the Bar is a laid-back, bartender-focused session where we’ll dig into the world of agave spirits through open conversation, tasting, and shared experiences behind the stick.

This isn’t a lecture. It’s a space for bartenders and service industry professionals to learn, ask questions, and talk shop about everything from traditional mezcal production to how to build a smarter agave section on your backbar.

We’ll cover:

• Agave 101: The basics of varietals, regions, and why terroir matters

• Production Styles: How different techniques impact flavor—and how to spot them

• Labels, Terms & Truths: What the bottle really tells you (and what it doesn’t)

• Sourcing & Sustainability: A real talk on where your mezcal comes from and why that matters

• Practical Takeaways: How to talk about agave with guests and mix it with purpose

Whether you’ve been pouring mezcal for years or just starting to get into it, this is your chance to learn, taste, and swap ideas with your peers.

Light tasting included. Industry only. Come ready to talk, sip, and share.

Join us for an immersive journey into the world of mezcal, Mexico’s most complex and storied spirit. In this introductory class, you'll explore the fundamentals of mezcal production, from its deep-rooted traditions to the diverse agave varieties that shape its flavors.

Through a guided tasting of five distinct mezcal samples, you'll learn how factors like terroir, agave species, and production techniques influence taste and aroma. We'll discuss the key differences between mezcal and tequila, traditional vs. modern production methods, and how to properly taste and appreciate this artisanal spirit.

Whether you're new to mezcal or looking to expand your knowledge, this class will give you the foundation to navigate the world of mezcal with confidence. Come sip, learn, and discover what makes mezcal truly unique!

Want to learn more about mezcal? Join us for a Mezcal 101 class with educator Leslie Cobos! The VIP admission includes early event access at 6 pm and the Mezcal 101 class begins at 6:15 pm. Each VIP guest will also receive a complimentary gift bag. Space is very limited.

Featured Artist:

Brandon Munley (@2beINK)

Born in Traverse City Michigan and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, my childhood was influenced by the weird,  the abundance of nature in Northern California and a seemingly never ending stack of National Geographic Magazines. Not to mention a prodigious imagination that ran away with me from time to time. A self taught artist, I'm primarily known for adding a dark or comical twist to an otherwise benign thought. 

Agave Behind the Bar is a laid-back, bartender-focused session where we’ll dig into the world of agave spirits through open conversation, tasting, and shared experiences behind the stick.

This isn’t a lecture. It’s a space for bartenders and service industry professionals to learn, ask questions, and talk shop about everything from traditional mezcal production to how to build a smarter agave section on your backbar.

We’ll cover:

• Agave 101: The basics of varietals, regions, and why terroir matters

• Production Styles: How different techniques impact flavor—and how to spot them

• Labels, Terms & Truths: What the bottle really tells you (and what it doesn’t)

• Sourcing & Sustainability: A real talk on where your mezcal comes from and why that matters

• Practical Takeaways: How to talk about agave with guests and mix it with purpose

Whether you’ve been pouring mezcal for years or just starting to get into it, this is your chance to learn, taste, and swap ideas with your peers.

Light tasting included. Industry only. Come ready to talk, sip, and share.

Join us for an immersive journey into the world of mezcal, Mexico’s most complex and storied spirit. In this introductory class, you'll explore the fundamentals of mezcal production, from its deep-rooted traditions to the diverse agave varieties that shape its flavors.

Through a guided tasting of five distinct mezcal samples, you'll learn how factors like terroir, agave species, and production techniques influence taste and aroma. We'll discuss the key differences between mezcal and tequila, traditional vs. modern production methods, and how to properly taste and appreciate this artisanal spirit.

Whether you're new to mezcal or looking to expand your knowledge, this class will give you the foundation to navigate the world of mezcal with confidence. Come sip, learn, and discover what makes mezcal truly unique!

Join us for an educational tasting event with Quiote Mezcaleria on February 20th, 6 PM - 8PM at Switchboard in Downtown Austin.

Aidan from Quiote will provide a guided tasting of a few mezcales hand-picked and available one night only to sample in Texas. Space is very limited. 

"At Quiote Mezcaleria we promote maestros mezcalerxs and their traditional production process. We travel all over Oaxaca to source small-production mezcal and showcase the hard work of maestros and maestras whose recipes and knowledge have been passed down for generations and shared through family and their community. We do not alter the mezcal from its original form. The mezcal we offer is unique with a story to tell, and speaks to the place of its origin. Our passion is to preserve mezcal in its original form and transcend it into mezcal of the future."