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TahonaEdit 01 from Lippy on Vimeo. EVERYBODY must get STONED! Turn your tequila clock back a hundred years or more and you’d find that all of the distilleries in Mexico were using a giant volcanic grinding stone (the TAHONA) to extract the juice from their cooked agave plants. Fast forward to the present day and you’ll find that less than… »

LunaEdit 05 from Lippy on Vimeo. It’s the (Mayan) End of the World as we know it, and your TEQUILA WHISPERER is feeling fine because he’s got a Man-Cave loaded with fabulous tequilas and some of the best BEEF JERKY in the USA!… »

Monterey Tequila Expo from Lippy on Vimeo. (sung to the tune of ‘San Francisco’) “If you’re going, to Mon-Te-Rey: Be sure to briiiiiing a caballito in your hand..”  Yep, Th’ Lip is taking you down the fog-shrouded California coast to taste featured brands from the 2012 Monterey Tequila & Mezcal Expo! Come on along and bring… »

Which is the BEST Bloody Maria Mix? If there's one thing Th' Lip likes almost as much as sipping TEQUILA, it's sipping some cocktails for which someone ELSE had to do all the work! Enter Grover Sanschagrin, fresh off the plane from a 2 year Mexican Odyssey of living in tequila country! He was hankerin' for a damned good "Bloody Maria", so… »

G&SEdit 01 01 from Lippy on Vimeo. Would you drop everything to pack up and spend 2 years in Tequila, MX? Think hard about that proposition, friends.  Because Lippy's guests on this episode were Scarlet & Grover Sanschagrin of TasteTequila.com.  Two years ago this intrepid couple sold everything in their San Francisco apartment and… »

Hi Gang! Your Tequila Whisperer has animated his first long form Google Doodle! Click above to play it (and don't forget to watch hi-rez FULL SCREEN!) … »

Lippy presents his “Favorite Tequilas of 2011” in a special guest appearance at the ToutSuite Social Club.  Will your Tequila Whisperer find his “tequila legs” in an unfamiliar environment, or will he drown in a sea of runaway conversation?  Watch and see! … »

Are you ready to get cerebral, emotional, and HORIZONTAL? Tomas Estes has come to town with his newest vintages of Tequila Ocho in tow. Prepare to have deep philosophical ruminations about the nature of tequila production. Do you have a notebook handy? The Master Class is in session! … »

Turn up the volume, pour yourself something really GOOD, and open up your favorite bag of potato chips, because this Tequila Whisperer episode presents to you perhaps the greatest chips in the USA! … »

What do you get when you pair gourmet tequila with decadent “Intense Dark” chocolate from Ghirardelli? And what do you get when you pair your Tequila Whisperer with wine goddess and Thirsty Girl founder, Leslie Sbrocco? One helluva rollicking, DOUBLE-pairing mashup! … »

ZZ Top has created a new tequila that has your Tequila Whisperer SINGING its praises!  Introducing Pura Vida tequila.  This highlands brand is from one of Lippy’s favorite distilleries.  How will the new Tejas-based juice compare with its factory-cousins?  Watch this LOUD and Raucous episode to see! … »

Break out the Hats & Hooters, friends!  It’s the big, “100th Episode Anniversary Party” and Th’ Lip is tasting only the best extra anejo tequilas over (way over) $100.00! Join Lippy, “Senior”, and “Front Row Chris”, for an Extra Anejo Extravaganza clocking in at an Epic 2 hours!  Can you HANDLE it? … »

Shhhh—C’mere… You wanna taste a GREAT new highlands brand before anybody else knows about it?  Sure you do!  Hop on the Th’ Lip Express and get the juicy details about Montoro, a great new brand that is about to be released in your area (hopefully) any week, now. … »

Do you know about the tequila Treasure Bottles hiding in plain sight at your local liquor store?  After studying this EPIC Tequila Whisperer episode you will be an expert at modern day treasure bottle hunting! … »

Are you ready for the wettest, stickiest, and most SURPRISING Margarita mix BLIND TASTING? In this episode your Tequila Whisperer tastes 7 of the top mixes in the U.S. and proceeds to spill ‘em down his GULLET (and all over his keyboard!). It’s a Messy Margarita Mix Massacre! Cheggitout! … »

Take a ride down to the Mexican Highlands with your TEQUILA WHISPERER.  He unlocks the mysteries of champagne yeast, superstar Master Distillers, and the functionality of playing classical music to stimulate alcohol production!  It’s like “Alice Through the Looking Glass”, but with TEQUILA! … »

It’s an evening of Tequilamania, but you don’t have to be a screaming 12 year-old British girl, throw “jelly babies”, or chase after a bullet-proof limo!  On this episode, Lippy tastes the new brand, Excellia, which boasts being aged in both Sauternes and Cognac casks!  Will this be a fruitful wood partnership (a’la… »

Welcome to the twisted tangle of emotions which define Lippy in his most private, disappointed moments.  After tasting the current D Los Altos, your Tequila Whisperer cracks open a comparative Treasure Bottle of old D Los Altos blanco with VERY disappointing results.  This episode is distinctly NOT for the faint of heart, or those with… »

Th’ Lip is up to his NIPPLES in tequila bottles.  The Man-Cave is becoming an obstacle course with half-empty bottles strewn about the floor and on every other flat surface.  What is a Tequila Whisperer to do?  How about inviting a good Buddy over to help drink the dregs of a MILLION bottles? Done and Done! … »

On this very special edition of The Tequila Whisperer Show, Lippy sits down with Carlos Camarena, Master Distiller of El Tesoro, Tapatio, Ocho, Excellia and more! Unable to stop grinning the entire time, Th’ Lip fulfills a personal goal of hosting Sr. Camarena in the Man-Cave. … »

It’s Bargain Bottle Battle time, again!  And for this smackdown, Th’ Lip tried yet ANOTHER tack in attempting to dethrone the unstoppable El Ultimo Agave reposado: How about slipping in a brand which has never before been tasted on the Tequila Whisperer Show? That brand, El Jimador reposado, is the lowest cost, entry-level tequila from… »

Get out yer roach clips and your Bong, people.  Th’ Lip is taking you through a black-lit journey back to the heart of the mid-70’s as he reminisces and tastes Antiguo, Herradura’s mid-priced line of 100% de agave tequilas. … »

Here’s a highlands brand that has quite a large distribution area (many States) but doesn’t get a whole lot of attention.  In this episode we rectify that situation; Presenting Baluarte tequila! … »

Ten-Hutt!! The “Comisario” (high Commissioner) will see you now. So straighten up that line, DRINKER! Shine those shoes to a high-gloss sheen and enter the office of some rarefied & spicy highlands tequila! … »

Get out your platform shoes, your high-heeled sneakers and your ‘Fro pick, people! On this Special Edition Tequila Whisperer episode, Lippy welcomes Master Mixologist, Jeff Burkhart to the Show! … »

Th’ Lip returns from a one-month “hiatus” and dares to take on one of the most famous and first-imported premiere brands, Herradua! … »

Here’s an episode that you’ll want to refer to again and again as Lippy invites Glass Master, “Senior Rick” Mendell to the show.  Senior owns “Rick’s Wine Cellar” in Corte Madera, Calif., and has many years of experience in pairing the proper Wine or Spirit to its optimal glass. … »

It’s Bargain Battle time again, folks. And this time Th’ Lip has a secret weapon: he procured some rare, Mexican-bottled “Squirt” soda from which to make some KILLER “Paloma” cocktails – arguably the most popular tequila cocktail south of the Border!  Mexican Squirt is notable for containing REAL Grapefruit  juice and real… »

Are you ready to taste a Modern-Day classic?  Then hitch up yer “git-along” and take a spicy hot ride through the Tequila Valley on the back of one truly SOLID brand, Don Fulano. … »

Take a walk down Calle 23 in this sexually ambiguous episode of the Tequila Whisperer Show! Tonite’s brand is one of the few tequilas created by a woman: Sophie Decobecq, a master biochemist.  It’s a great excuse for Th’ Lip to get in touch with his feminine side. … »

Join Lippy in welcoming tequila legend and Master Distiller of t1 Tequila Uno, German Gonzalez! German and his family were the creators of Chinaco, one of the very first premium tequilas imported into the U.S. in the early 80’s.  Fast forward some 30 years and we find German striking out on his own with a new brand created specifically for… »

Saddle up your yapping dog and take a trip with Th’ Lip down to the wilds of the Chihuahuan desert in Northern Mexico!  Here in the dry dustiness of the flavorful scrub country we’ll find the SOTOL plant growing wild and abundant.  And in the Man-Cave of Northern California you’ll find Lippy pouring Don Cuco Sotol wildly and with great… »

In this soggy episode, Th’ Lip attempts to rank (and even identify!) 6 different anejos and extra-anejos from the same distillery (NOM 1472).  It’s’ a BLIND TASTING and your TEQUILA WHISPERER is looking to see if these 6 different brands are simply the same juice in different bottles. … »

Good Day, Class!  Open your Mexican Culture textbooks to the MEZCAL chapter. Today we begin our GRADUATE COURSE on mezcal production, culture, and lore.  Presenting today’s Guest Speaker; Ron Cooper of Del Maguey Single Village Mezcals! … »

Gather ‘round Comrades, and learn the taste secrets of one of the few (only?) Co-Op tequila brands on the market: Regional. In this episode, Th’ Lip learns if the credo; “All for Tequila, and Tequila for All” holds true with this classically produced lowlands brand. … »

Get out your top hat and spats, people! Lippy is putting on the *bling* as he prepares to taste one of the most exclusive (read: expen$ive) tequilas on the market: DeLeon. … »

Th’ Lip thought he had a good, basic knowledge of the history of MEZCAL production and Oaxacan farmer history. But enter RUDY FAVILA from Premium Mezcales Importers, and Lippy got schooled in quite a few things – and you will too! (and you’ll laugh along as Th’ Lip sneaks pour after pour when Rudy isn’t looking!) … »

Is it true that beauty is only skin deep as the cliché says? Can a beautiful, hand-blown bottle be TOO attractive? Will it influence your tasting experience of the juice within? Is Th’ Lip a bit TOO HANDSOME for his own good? Watch this episode on the nature of all things gorgeous and learn about Milagro Select Barrel Reserve… »

It’s time to play “King of the Hill” with our current reposado bargain champion, El Ultimo Agave! Since attaining the title of “Bargain Battle Champion”, this reposado has been undefeated.  Watch this episode’s thrilling smack down and see if EUA will continue its merciless reign! … »

Want to buy your own TREASURE BOTTLES of “out-of-print” tequila?  Get out your pickax and your shovels, Fans!  In this episode, your TEQUILA WHISPERER is taking you DEEP into a secret TEQUILA TREASURE BOTTLE VAULT!… »

You say you’re looking for a bargain tequila brand that won’t break your bank (wallet) but won’t leave your palate busted, either?  Then look no further, fearless Tequila Taster!  Th’ Lip has searched far and wide to bring you some worthy agave juice for UNDER $10.00! … »

Feel like taking a ROCKET Ride through the spicy Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico?  Then look no further than this classic and bold brand, Don Celso tequila! … »

The sun is shining, and birds are tweeting happily in the background.  Your TEQUILA WHISPERER has found his "spot" on the ground, crosses into the Lotus position, and begins to meditate on tequila. Gradually a mental image appears!  Presenting Karma Tequila. … »

Does LOVE have a name?  Does LOVE have a flavor?  Yes, and Yes.  “Mrs. Lippy” & “Chocolate” (though not necessarily in that order, hahaha!)  Welcome to the great, annual Valentines’ Day Show featuring Tequila + Chocolate parings! … »

It’s the brand that’s EVERYWHERE and on this episode of the Tequila Whisperer Show it’s HERE! Inexpensive, eye-catching, and ubiquitous (look it up). But how does it taste? Watch and see! … »

Hoo-Wee!  Are you ready for the biggest, Rootin’-Tootin-est TEQUILA SHOW this side O’ the PECOS?  Lippy presents his Top 10 Tequilas of 2010 by running through the list and tasting as many as he can (while still managing to sit up straight)! … »

Wake UP, Dead Heads!  Your ancestors are calling to you from the world beyond!  Introducing KAH “Day of the Dead” tequila.  These bottles are sure “purdy”, but how does the juice INSIDE ‘em taste? … »

Just as Casa Noble calls their fine tequila “The One”, this episode is completely worthy of being named THE ONE NOT TO MISS!  Lippy welcomes special guest, David Yan - Marketing Director for Casa Noble Mexico.  The two of them break down the flavors, history, and creation process for just about EVERY Casa Noble product ever made! … »

*yawn* It was a lazy day in the Mighty Man-Cave, so Th’ Lip decided to choose this episode’s tequila brand  in accordance with his overall feeling after the big Holiday Season.  Introducing Manana tequila: The lazy, hammock-swinging, kinda sleepy, agave juice that’s just right for kickin’ back! … »

Get out your asbestos tongue protectors, friends! This fiery episode of the TEQUILA WHISPERER Show presents the ultimate showdown in agave goodness. Straight from the still and only slightly diluted – Th’ Lip brings you: The Great 100-PROOF Blanco BLIND TASTING! … »

Get ready to take a trip down to the dusty jungles of Oaxaca, people! On this special MEZCAL edition of the “Tequila Whisperer” show, Th’ Lip dusts off his boots and machete and prepares to taste all the intricate flavors of “Ilegal Mezcal”! … »

Get out the pruning shears and make sure the lawn bags are emptied!  This is gonna be one GRASSY tasting event, Friends!  Presenting Meloza tequila, perhaps the most VEGETAL and “green” tasting blanco currently on the market. … »

How long can one King reign, friends?  In this harrowing taste-off our YEAR-LONG CHAMPION, El Ultimo Agave goes head to head with upstart challenger, Hacienda Vieja.  Lately the EUA repo has been annoying Th’ Lip with its over-oaked spiciness.  How will it fare against a brand with some great credibility? (Hacienda Vieja is made by… »

Get ready to make some history, people!  In this episode Lippy runs down the flavor profiles of one of the most respected and historic gourmet tequila brands on the market: Chinaco – the mighty!  As perhaps the FIRST gourmet tequila to be introduced in the US (mid-80’s) this brand has seen a lot of competition come and go, yet it… »

Hey, Batter BATTER!  It’s the WORLD SERIES of TEQUILA and your Tequila Whisperer is calling the innings!  Though he’s never followed baseball in his life, Lippy has decided to get onboard the World Series express now that his hometown team (San Francisco Giants) are in the 2010 Series against the Texas Rangers.  Fair-weather… »

Move over world!  There’s a brand new tequila on the block and he’s got a poisonous bite that is strikingly smooth and his name is Crotalo.  In this special “2-fer Tasting” edition of the TEQUILA WHISPERER Show, Th’ Lip tastes all ages of this feisty newcomer, and ends the episode with “The Great Sun Chips Sound-Off”… »

Can you SMELL what Th’ Lip is cooking up in this special episode of the Tequila Whisperer show?  We’re excited to welcome professional FRAGRANCE DESIGNER, Lisa Wilson to show!  Watch and learn as Lisa schools Lippy in the magical art of creating a fragrance.   We’ll learn about the importance of “HEAD SPACE” as she samples… »

Espolon Tequila has long been a cult favorite.  It never got a lot of fanfare, but aficionados in-the-know had routinely sung its taste praises.  Then it went away for almost 2 years.  A new distillery owner brought the brand back with bold new graphics, a hip marketing campaign, and a MUCH lowered price! … »

He drank, he tasted, he TALKED, then got pulled over here, then over there, then he drank a bit more – and more, and tasted and talked, and tasted….  Ahhhhhhhhhh, such is the life of your Tequila Whisperer on the road.  In this special “Spirits Of Mexico” BEST OF show, Th’ Lip is back in the Man-Cave and recounts the entire… »

Every year for the past 6 (or 7?), the "Spirits Of Mexico” Festival is held in San Diego, Ca.  This year Th’ Lip was a Special Guest of the Fest' and produced his FIRST On-Location “Tequila Whisperer Show” from a locale other than the mysterious Man-Cave! … »

Settle in with something GREAT to drink and make sure to have a notepad and pencil close by.  In this VERY Special Edition of the “Tequila Whisperer” show, Lippy invites Master Distiller and “Mad Scientist”, Felipe Camarena to talk about his history in creating brands such as El Tesoro, Tapatio, Charbay, Ocho, Trago and more! … »

OK, everybody.  Got your HAZMAT suits? Check.  Got your Flame-Retardant goggles?  Check.  Got your SNAKEBITE kit?  I said, GOT YOUR SNAKEBITE KIT ??!? Well GET ONE! Because this episode’s featured tequila is "Peligroso" -- which means 'dangerous' in Spanish, and at 84-proof, this is one tequila you should not turn your back on! … »

Get out your paint brushes and charcoal, fellow tequila drinkers!  This episode features Lippy in his “Cubist” period!  Yep, in this episode he takes his tasting inspiration from the hand-painted Picasso-influenced bottle of the Los Azulejos (http://www.tequilalosazulejos.com/ ) anejo! … »

What do you get when you cross a rampaging bull with a Taurean tequila Host and a copper pot still?  Give up?  Ha!  You get THIS episode of the “TEQUILA WHISPERER” show, friends.  Watch as Lippy tastes the venerable brand, AHA TORO ,and tiptoes gently but purposefully though the pasture of the mighty flavor profiles of this… »

Direct from New York City and points East, your intrepid TEQUILA WHISPERER has returned from a 2-week hiatus and is back with a vengeance!  This rollicking episode features tequila Cava Don Anastacio, a relatively new brand that will be making its way across the Country soon.  Watch and grind along with Lippy as he tastes all ages of… »

So many of us have had the dream of ditching it all to pursue a singluar vision of interest and pleasure.  But so few have actually DONE it!  On this episode of the "Tequila Whisperer" show you'll meet Scarlet Sanschagrin who DID IT! … »

Wedding bells are pouring for that ol’ gang of mine!  Th’ Lip was all set to hunker down and do a solo tasting of the fantastic new “Arette Suave” re-releases, when MRS. LIPPY ( http://slowfamilyonline.com ) decided to pad down to the Man-Cave and join in the fun!  It’s a love-fest filled with gorgeous gams and saucy… »

ding! Ding!! DING!!! School is in session, Boys and Girls.  It looks like Th’ Lip has finally met his match in TEQUILA OCHO Founder, Tomas Estes.  Watch in awe and delight as Sr. Estes leads Lippy through detailed tastings of the various Ranchos (vintages) of his mighty tequila.  They go head to head, taste for taste in this… »

When they write the history of the great “Bargain Bottle Battles” of 2010 one brand will stand above all the others: “El Ultimo Agave”.  Regular viewers of the “Tequila Whisperer Show” will no doubt  remember that the EUA reposado has been seemingly unstoppable in its reign as the CHAMPION of the under $20 repos.  Many… »

You gotta HAND it to Th’ Lip’s NOSE!  He has a real knack for sniffing out a good value tequila from the very crowded marketplace.  It’s a tough job, but your intrepid Tequila Whisperer will traverse any obstacle to bring you the best tequila for your drinking dollar.  Behold “El Relingo”, a new-ish brand at a solid price that… »

If they were giving out BEAUTY PAGEANT-like awards for the "Best-Looking Bottle", Don Diego Santa tequila would be in the top 10 for sure.  It's got a svelte profile with a lot of well designed text and other fine graphic treatments.  Sure, this little Honey looks great in your tequila collection.  But how about the JUICE INSIDE? Well… »

Gather ‘round and belly up to the bar, people!  Th’ Lip  is mixing up a mess o’ Margaritas (and we DO mean MESS).  Turns out that “Tres Agaves” is more than just a great Northern California restaurant featuring gourmet Jaliscan fare with a KILLER selection of tequilas you really want to taste.  Yep, it turns out that they make… »

Here’s a new brand that’s made in a distillery that Th’ Lip has visited and enjoyed!  La Cofradia (NOM 1137) creates quite a few brands (Amate, La Cofradia, Luna Sueno, Casa Noble, & more) and they’re known for their recognizable “house style” of slightly off-centered, bitter-influenced flavors (especially their blancos). … »

Have you ever seen a winning streak like this? “El Ultimo Agave” reposado continues its proud reign as the mighty ruler of the $20 and under reposado kingdom! This week’s challenger was Mexico’s #1-selling reposado: Cuervo’s “Tradicional”. … »

For this “Blind Tasting” episode, Th’ Lip decided to shake things up a bit, and he went all backwards on us!  For the first time he let the viewing community know exactly which brands were being blind-tasted (kinda like the old “To Tell The Truth” TV show) but he was still kept in the dark and forced to forge a path through the… »

Toro!!  Toro!!  Did you know that Lippy is a TAURUS?  Did you know that the BULL is his Astrological (Taurean) sign?  Did you know that there is a new TEQUILA named after the Semental breed of Mexican fighting bull?  Now you know, Friends!  Tequila Semental is produced at the same distillery (NOM 1522) as one of Th' Lip's favorite… »

Some day when Th' Lip is old and grey (well OLD, anyway..) he may look back on this Fortaleza show and think, "Yes, that was a highlight; I was lucky enough to sit down with a true modern-day GIANT in the tequila field, drink his masterwork, and ask a few illuminating questions". … »

Wow! Talk about a show that covers *almost* everything – then a little bit more! This 7 Leguas episode introduces David Grapshi (Tequila National Sales Manager for 7 Leguas) to our family of tequila aficionados. Th’ Lip was honored to host Sr. Grapshi and pepper him with all manner of questions; 7 Leguas-based and many that were… »

What is it like to take a weekend roadtrip with Th' Lip and to search up & down the California coast for rare and dusty, "out-of-print" Tequila Bottles? Watch this show and experience every aspect of one such epic "Treasure Hunt" in pictures and stories! … »

It was a marriage made in Heaven; Lippy and his “Tequila 1921” blanco. It was through this mighty brand that th’ Lip first learned to identify the powerful aroma of WET CEMENT.  1921 was a “go-to” sipper for many happy years with its earthy –herbal & mineral-y spice profile. In fact, one of the highlights of his “Tequila… »

It HAD to happen. Sooner or later a new brand would arrive on the scene that tasted like it had been made decades ago (an age of fewer shortcuts) and was just sitting in a warehouse awaiting its proper debut time. Well that time has come, and its name is Don Modesto! … »

Hitch up your burro, Tequila Friends!  Get out your hiking boots, sunblock , and don’t forget that “camp cup”!  It’s time to take a trip with Th’ Lip down to the only tequila-producing region on the PLANET. This week’s “Whisperer” show presents Lippy’s travelogue from his life-changing sojourn to Tequila, Jalisco,… »

Folks, this show is all about PASSION. This may be Th’ Lip’s MOST passionate episode yet!  Join your intrepid “Tequila Reveal-a” on his journey up to the “Still on the Hill” – The Charbay Distillery in St. Helena, Napa County, Ca.  What he found there was a revelation to his palate and a comfort to his restless soul.  Oh,… »

Get out your ticket stubs, friends.  Th’ Lip is going to tell you if you’ve been betting on the right juice!  “El Ultimo Agave” has won EVERY head to head contest in our ongoing “Bargain Bottle Battle”.  This week’s challenger is '"Puerto Vallarta” reposado, a highlands bargain brand that rolls in at about $16 USD. … »

Hold on to your bucking Brahma longhorns, people!  Th’ Lip is gonna BREAK DOWN the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, & WHY of tequila’s misunderstood and rowdy cousin, MEZCAL! Lippy is joined by fellow tequila aficionado & self-penned, “Mezcal Nerd”; the mighty, GABE X! … »

Yee-Haw! This episode is a non-stop “Texas Twister!” Th’ Lip plays host to all manner of Texas-centric music while breaking down the flavor profile on Lone Star newcomer brand, “Republic Tequila”. It’s a really high-energy show with lots of side trips down dusty alleyways and forgotten desert plains. … »

Th’ Lip  gets this question all the time, “What’s a good, cheap tequila?”  This show is one answer to that question, Friends.  Introducing “Teteo” blanco.  Here’s a newcomer on the gourmet tequila scene that doesn’t feature an expensive, hand-blown bottle, nor a cork, nor an exceptional taste profile.  Rather, with… »

Back by popular demand!  It’s the BLIND leading the blind-tasting, Tequila Friends!  In this VERY liquid episode, th’ Lip goes mano a’ mano with 4 different “Mystery Minis’ supplied by superfan, “Morse”!  Lippy has to guess both the AGE of the juice AND its BRAND to win the gold medal at his own private Olympics of… »

Here’s a show that is a sweet little Valentine’s Day confection for you all!  Th’ Lip is joined on the comfy couch by three lovely ladies who have a burning passion for CHOCOLATE (and now, TEQUILA!).  If you’ve ever wanted a “Tequila 101” introductory talk which tells about the production process, tasting techniques, and… »

On this special, “Great Recession” episode, th’ Lip continues his quest for the BEST bargain bottles for your hard-earned Depression cash.  This week he pits the current champ, “El Ultimo Agave” reposado against Gran Centenario’s “Azul” reposado.  Both bottles hover around the $16 dollar mark. … »

This just might be the “template” show by which all others are judged!  Th’ Lip  took on the entire Partida line from the amazingly refreshing blanco all the way to the super-exclusive “Elegante” extra anejo!  It was a rollicking affair that actually featured Lippy creating his own NEW MARGARITA! (“The GINGER LIP”) … »

It's been an AMAZING 6 months, Fans!  Your TEQUILA WHISPERER has been fortunate enough to be able to introduce you to many new brands as well as commenting on his old favorites.  There is SO MUCH MORE to come in the year ahead.  Stay tuned to this archive page and don't forget to come to a LIVE streaming show!… »

Talk about a winner!  This show has everything: Guts, Brains, Perseverance and ultimately—SUCCESS! Meet the new blanco on the block, “Yeyo” silver.  In this informative episode Th’ Lip gets to introduce a brand new tequila to the viewers and the WORLD. … »

What do you get when you cross the rich mouth-feel of syrupy honey with the vegetal sweet-heat of properly prepared cooked agave?  Why, that’d be RIAZUL blanco, friends!  And that’s what Lippy has a great time tasting and talking and thundering about in this extra musical episode of “Tequila Whisperer”! … »

Have you ever attempted to walk through FIRE to get to the sweet-tasting good life on the other side?  That is EXACTLY what Lippy succeeded in doing on this episode of The “Tequila Whisperer” Show. … »

In these days of tight budgets it’s getting more and more expensive just to TRY and get tight!  As a public service, your friendly neighborhood TEQUILA WHISPERER is at your service – finding the best-tasting agave juice for the lowest price as part of our continuing BARGAIN BOTTLE BONANZA! … »

The Tequila Whisperer invites you to join his "Whisper List" and for a limited time you'll be automatically entered to win FREE artwork, swag, and quarterly newsletters. How It WORKS: After YOU sign up to the "Whisper List" you need to get 5 other people who will sign up, and list YOUR EMAIL adress in the "referred by" box of the… »

What a wild evening this turned out to be, friends!  Th’ Lip had to BLIND IDENTIFY five different fan-supplied minis.  He felt quite confident throughout the event, but in the end the results were less than stellar, unfortunately. … »

Yesterday I received a cryptic email from a tequila buddy.  He doesn't write me often, but when he DOES it's ALWAYS good news.  This email was no exception. Seems he'd been in my area over the past weekend and had found some fertile treasure stores.  You know the kind I like:  bored clerk who'll let you stand and stare at the shelves… »

Th’ Lip snagged some PRE-RELEASE samples of the new “t1” tequila for reviewing on this week’s show!   Both the blanco (“Ultra Fino”) & reposado (“Excepcional”) were tasted and it was a pleasure and a surprise.  This brand is overseen by Master Distiller, German Gonzalez whose previous tequila masterpiece was the mighty… »

Can ANYONE beat this FEAT? Th’ Lip was invited to a Sooper-Exclusive tasting at the Ballard compound in Redwood City, Ca. 20 Bay Area TEQUILA AFICIONADOS gathered together to taste 17(!) bottles from the famous 1109 distillery, home to brands like Arette, Gran Viejo, Gran Clase, Unique, and El Reformador. These boys sure did like their… »

Grab a pencil and pad because th' Lip  is BREAKING it DOWN on the inexpensive tequilas for your Holiday partying needs! In this episode he compares Costco's "Kirkland Extra-Aged anejo vs. Trader Joe's "Dinstinqt" reposado. Both bottle roll in at about $20/per 750ml. That’s a good deal these days with tequila prices climbing every time a… »

It's a square-off in the center ring as Lippy takes on the upcoming WORLD CHAMPION contender, "Nocaut" (pronounced Knock - Out) reposado! It's a slugfest for the ages.. and th' lip is holding NOTHING back. Will he FINALLY recommend a NEW brand -- and get over his unhealthy obsession with TREASURE bottles?? It's all in this high stakes bout! Be… »

Lippy  goes EXTRA-SENSORY in this spooky(?) Halloween-inspired BLIND TASTING episode. A "TOP 10" fan of the Show has sent th' Lip 3 mini bottles bursting with nutritious agave goodness. Can our "Whisperer" identify the AGE & BRAND of each mystery bottle? Have faith, friends. Be amazed at the mighty tasting prowess of your favorite… »

Lippy  embraces the tropical rays in this particularly recreational episode of The "Tequila Whisperer" show. All ages of Voodoo Tiki tequila are tasted and reviewed, and we think you'll particularly like the Exotica/Mexicana/Lounge-a soundtrack! Salud! … »

Lippy takes on newcomer "Don Pilar" anejo with some surprising results. We also get a Skype call-in From Marco Ramos who fills us in on happenings in Jalisco, MX, and what's going on with the Fortaleza brand these days (always a favorite "wrap-up" tequila for th' Lip!). Add an entire show soundtrack by WARREN ZEVON, and we think we can safely… »

Lippy  reviews all ages of the newcomer brand, 5150 in this concise, yet info-packed episode! And stick around for the debut of "The Piggy & Doggy Show" about 35 minutes into the episode! You won't believe what your eyes and ears are telling you!… »

The "Tequila Whisperer" Show proudly presents our first mini-series, "The Piggy & Doggy Show"! Watch the mayhem as two co-dependent cohabitants try to share their lives and loves! Oh, such stress.… »

Lippy takes the "New Kid" out for a walk around the block a few times. Tequila Alquimia is up for tasting/ranting and Th' Lip is FINE FORM! -SPECIAL GUEST Mike Morales joins in the fun with his report from his stint as a judge at the "Spirits Of Mexico" competition where he tasted 114 tequilas! Now HOW do you get a JOB like that? Mike tells… »

Lippy gets DEEP into some sticky-sweet emotional territory in this "Tequila FIGHT"! While the tequila reviews are interesting and scholarly as always(?) it's the MUSICAL soundtrack to this episode that will twist your knickers!  Turns out The BEATLES showed up in all of their remastered MONO glory -- and they decide to hang out for the… »

In this emotionally angst-riddled episode, th' Lip is doing some 'internal work' in public as he grapples with the prospect of:  A. -- Continuing to pay for his tasting bottles with his OWN MONEY, or  B. -- Accepting promotional bottles from the distillers directly. Gee, wonder what he decides to do?? Hahahaha!… »

Lippy puts his (ample) ass and reputation on the line in this special 5-way BLIND Tasting event! Can th' Lip pick out not only the AGES of the 5 tequilas, but also their BRANDS? Check out the HUGE pours his lovely "assistant" has provided and you know why the 2nd half of this show gets LOUD, LOOSE and LETHAL! Can he even stay atop that… »

What a RARE treat! Lippy is joined by David Yan, International Tequila Ambassador for Casa Noble Tequila! Yan expertly guides Lippy through the 5 basic tasting techniques and shows how to prepare the mouth as a total sensory organ for a fuller appreciation of tequila! You can learn along with th' Lip! … »

In this E P I C "Tequila Whisperer" episode, Lippy and special "genius guest" Gabe, take on the entire lineup of El Tesoro's "out-of-print" WHITE LABEL bottles and report on the rundown. Which classic ET age will climb to the TOP of the tasting heap? Will Gabe fall for Lippy's gambit of slipping in a SECRET taste of Casta Weber Azul? Will the… »

In this episode Lippy discovers the hidden taste secrets between the 100% agave Quita Penas blanco and the less pure "mixto" version of the same. Which tequila will reign triumphant? And will Lippy EVER stop singing?… »

Th' Lip goes for the slow and steady approach. He tastes all three ages of Pueblo Viejo tequila (old recipe "TREASURE BOTTLES") -- then tops 'em off with a taste of their patriarch, Orgullo 2 yr. anejo. It's a Casa San Matias mash-up you don't want to miss. Add the formidable (and visually elusive) "Vicky V" into the mix, and you have yourself… »

Lippy is Captain of the tasting ship on this wild and raucous tasting between Partida blanco & 7 Leguas blanco. Who will win? Which tequila gets ANNOYING? Which tequila does lippy pull out of the "vault" to ease his palate - pain??!?… »

Lippy takes NO PRISONERS in this Blanco Battle Extraordinaire! Two dusty treasure bottles are in the fight ring tonite, and only one will walk away the champion. Will it be Chinaco blanco (hand-blown bottle, Fielding-Jones importers)? Or will the inexpensive but WORTHY D'Los Altos blanco (NOM 1483) reign as the winner? Watch… »

BarFight_Tequila_Late Nite Anejo Lovefest_01 from Lippy on Vimeo. Lippy has a late-nite tasting of two different gourmet tequilas and invites you in on his process! Tonite's Tequila Fight is between 2 very special Treasure Bottles of rare and (mostly) unobtainable anejos.. 1. Gran Centenario anejo (beige skirt) 2, 1921 Reserva Especial… »