Volcan Tequila Tasting Event

There’s tequila—and then there’s tequila that gives you a reason to slow down and pay attention.

On Thursday, September 3, we’re welcoming Volcán de mi Tierra to The Cellars for a special guided tasting of five different expressions, ranging from the bright, agave-forward Blanco to the traditional Blanco Tahona and the luxurious X.A.

Leading us through the evening will be David Baquero, who represents Volcán at tastings and events throughout Florida. Rather than simply pouring five tequilas, David will take us inside the story of Volcán—where the agave comes from, how the production methods change from bottle to bottle, what happens when oak enters the picture, and why the land surrounding one very famous volcano plays such an important role in what ends up in your glass.

If you enjoy tequila—or think you already know what tequila is supposed to taste like—this should be a very interesting night.

BORN FROM A VOLCANO

Volcán de mi Tierra literally means “Volcano of My Land,” and in this case the name isn’t simply clever branding.

The story begins with the Volcán de Tequila in Jalisco, which erupted roughly 200,000 years ago. That eruption dramatically reshaped the surrounding landscape and left behind volcanic soil rich in basalt and iron, creating exceptional growing conditions for Blue Weber agave. Today, Volcán operates its own distillery near the foot of that volcano.

Founded in 2017 as a partnership between Moët Hennessy and Mexico’s Gallardo family, Volcán combines old tequila-making traditions with more modern techniques. One of the keys to its house style is the use of agave from both Jalisco’s Highlands and Lowlands, allowing the distillery to bring different characteristics of each growing region together in the finished tequila.

The result is a lineup that gives us an unusually good opportunity to see just how much agave, terroir, production method, oak and aging can change the personality of tequila.

WHAT WE’LL BE TASTING

Volcán de mi Tierra Blanco

This is where we’ll begin and where the character of the agave is easiest to see. Volcán brings together Blue Weber agave from both the Highlands and Lowlands of Jalisco, combining the more herbal and spicy qualities associated with the Lowlands with fruit and citrus character from the Highlands.

Expect sweet cooked agave, grapefruit and citrus, herbal notes and a touch of black pepper, finishing fresh and balanced.

Volcán de mi Tierra Reposado

Here we begin to see what oak can add without overwhelming the agave underneath it.

The Reposado brings a richer, rounder side of Volcán, with the freshness of the agave joined by vanilla, caramel, gentle spice and oak. It’s smoother and warmer than the Blanco while still keeping the agave very much at the center of the experience.

Volcán de mi Tierra Cristalino

Cristalino offers an interesting bridge between aged and unaged tequila. Volcán uses aged tequila and filtration to retain the complexity that comes from maturation while creating a cleaner, brighter presentation.

Look for layers of cooked agave, caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, chocolate and tobacco, with a polished, silky character that makes this a fascinating comparison with both the Blanco and Reposado.

Volcán B.T. — Blanco Tahona

This may be one of the most interesting bottles of the night.

B.T. stands for Blanco Tahona, and this expression takes us directly into traditional tequila production. Lowlands agave from near the volcano is cooked in brick ovens and then crushed using a tahona—a massive volcanic stone wheel, a method with roots stretching back centuries. Fermentation takes place in open wooden vessels before distillation in copper pot stills.

The result is a much more textural and intensely agave-driven tequila, with cooked agave, herbs, mint, rosemary, black pepper, almond, subtle sweetness and a hint of smoke. Tasting this beside the standard Blanco should make for one of the best comparisons of the evening.

Volcán X.A

We’ll finish at the top of the Volcán range.

X.A stands for “Extra Ages” and showcases Volcán’s approach to blending mature tequila. Rather than relying on a single age statement, X.A brings together Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo tequilas, using the different stages of maturation to build complexity while maintaining balance.

Expect cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, baking spice and dried fruit, with a rich, smooth texture and layers of oak-driven complexity. It’s designed as a sipping tequila—and a fitting way to finish the evening.

FIVE TEQUILAS. ONE VOLCANO. A LOT TO DISCOVER.

One of the best ways to understand a spirit is to taste several expressions from the same producer side by side. Start with Blanco, introduce oak and aging, explore Cristalino, go back to an old-school Tahona process, and finally finish with X.A—and suddenly the differences become much easier to taste.

And having David Baquero guiding us through all five bottles gives us the opportunity to go well beyond tasting notes and hear the stories, production decisions and traditions behind what’s in the glass.

Whether you already have a shelf full of tequila or you’re more familiar with bourbon, Scotch or wine and want to understand what serious tequila can be, this is a great night to discover just how much complexity agave can deliver.

Join us Thursday, September 3, from 6:30–8:00 PM in The Cellars. Seating is limited, so reserve your spot and come taste Volcán from the ground up—literally.

No refunds due to limited seating.