Tess Rose Lampert in Person

Join us in person on Tuesday, May 2 at 7 PM as Tess Rose Lampert talks about her new  book, The Essential Tequila & Mezcal Companion: How to Select, Collect & Savor Agave Spirits.  She will be joined in conversation by Neftali Duran.

About the Book

An indispensable and accessible guide to Mexico's treasured agave spirits.

Packed with information, tips, resources, and 300 tasting notes and accompanying producer profiles, The Essential Tequila & Mezcal Companion is a crash course on the fastest growing spirits category in the United States. Lampert provides insights on the history and production of the spirits, plus guidance for how to stock your bar, organize a tasting with food pairings, and create infused syrups that will complement craft cocktails. Lampert includes more than 30 cocktail recipes that highlight the complexities and bold flavors of agave spirits. Plus, the book contains transportive photography throughout and a thorough reference section for readers who are thirsty for more.

About the Author

Tess Rose Lampert’s connection with Mexican culture began in early childhood. She continued her studies throughout her university majors in linguistics and philosophy, specializing in Mayan glyphs, and dispelling the myth of contemporary portrayals of Mesoamerican nations as less civilized than their European counterparts. Shortly after completing a Masters degree in Aesthetic Philosophy of Taste, she began working in the wine and spirits industry.  Tess has dedicated a good deal of her professional life to agave education in an effort to breed appreciation for what is first and foremost an extension of culture, and to center the communities behind agave spirits. Known for her sharp palate, in addition to educational writings and events, she is a wine and spirits judge with Ultimate Spirits Challenge, and has her own consulting company, PalateTrip LLC. The Essential Tequila & Mezcal Companion is her first book.

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