Premium Mezcales - Wholesalers of authentic Mezcal from Oaxaca, Mexico http://premiummezcal.com Wholesalers of authentic Mezcal from Oaxaca, Mexico Sat, 07 Apr 2012 19:51:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Mezcal Showcase at San Francisco Vintners Market http://premiummezcal.com/2012/04/mezcal-showcase-at-san-francisco-vintners-market/ http://premiummezcal.com/2012/04/mezcal-showcase-at-san-francisco-vintners-market/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 19:05:08 +0000 admin http://premiummezcal.com/?p=1264

San Francisco Vintners Market – Spring Time In The City

San Francisco Vintners Market is back with a spring showcase of top notch wineries selling their wines direct to the consumer. This event will also include Mezcal, one of the hottest, most unique beverages out there today.

Buy On Mezcal the Spot!

Similar to farmers markets, this event allows consumers to sample the wines and Mezcal on display and buy them on the spot.

Award Winning Mezcales

Come visit The Mezcal King and taste the smoothest Mezcales from Sacacuento and Agave de Cortes.

What: San Francisco Vintners Market – Spring Time In The City
When: April 14th & 15th
Where: Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion, San Francisco, CA

Cost:
-General Admission: $80.00 (Includes all wines except Reserve Room)
-Reserve Admission: $100 (Includes Reserve Room access to wines priced at $50 per bottle or higher)

Times: Trade tasting 12pm – 1pm Saturday & Sunday (RETAIL WINE BUYERS AND MEDIA ONLY)
-General Admission: 1pm – 4pm Saturday & Sunday
-Reserve Room Access: 12pm – 4pm Saturday & Sunday

21 AND OLDER ONLY!
NO PETS OR CHILDREN!
NO TICKET REFUNDS!

Learn more about San Francisco Vintners Market.


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Senior Fish

Come join us for our first tequila tasting event of the year! For $70, the fee entitles you to entrance to this exclusive event, an all you can eat botanas buffet, and samples of some of our finest tequilas. The samples will include the lines from Real de Mexico, Partida, Seis Hermanas, Tributo, Sacacuento Mezcal, Agave de Cortes Mezcal, and more!

We’ll be pouring Mezcal.

Friday, April 13, 2012
5 – 7 pm
Senior Fish, LA
422 East 1st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Watch The Mezcal King in Action


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Mezcal Tasting at Vive Lounge

The Vive Lounge in Pomona presents a Tequila and Mezcal tasting event this Friday. Come see The Mezcal King and enjoy Sacacuento Mezcal at Pomona’s hottest nightclub.

Friday, February 10, 2012
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
184 W. 3rd street, Pomona, CA 91766

Check in with Foursquare

Whoever the Foursquare Mayor is of the Vive Lounge at 8:00 p.m. will receive a free gift from The Mezcal King! Check-in and stop by.

The Vive Tequila Lounge & Night Club is located in one of the fastest growing entertainment districts, Downtown Pomona.

Vive hosts a mature audience on its two levels. The Plush Tequila Lounge with 25 ft. ceilings showcasing over 100 different tequilas, gourmet cocktails & Vive’s signature Margaritas. Open for Happy Hour with a Special FLARING show by Vive’s drink mixologist.

The Night Club in the lower level, open Saturday and Sunday, has a feel of New York’s elite venues, with its VIP Booths & Lounge Areas to mingle and dance the night away. Vive also offers a unique Indoor/Outdoor Patio.

Features: 21 Lounges for Table Reservations Indoor / Outdoor patio 2 Levels / 2 Dance Floor / 2 Large Bars / 25 Ft. Ceilings.


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]]> http://premiummezcal.com/2012/02/event-mezcal-tasting-at-vive-lounge-in-pomona-ca/feed/ 0 Mexican Bill NOM 186 Could Harm Mezcal Makers http://premiummezcal.com/2012/02/mexican-bill-nom-186-could-harm-mezcal-makers/ http://premiummezcal.com/2012/02/mexican-bill-nom-186-could-harm-mezcal-makers/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:30:58 +0000 admin http://premiummezcal.com/?p=1245 “Currently there are two initiatives that have been proposed that have direct, debilitating effects on a large portion of producers of Agave distillates and harmful possibly irrevocable effects on the agrobiodiversity of Mexico. The projects were proposed by two different organizations. The first proposal from the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) brands the word agave for the exclusive use of producers in the Appellations of Origin for Tequila (AOT), Mezcal (AOM), and Bacanora (AOB). The second proposal, NOM-186, from the Ministry of Economy regulates the specifications, proof methods, and commercial information of alcoholic beverages produced with species of the genus agave.”1 “”Basically what it comes down to is the big tequila companies trying to push out the boutique tequila and mezcal makers,” says Travis Nass, bartender at Rancho Pinot.

The bill was written on behalf of a group of large, foreign owners of well-known agave spirit brands as a way to “protect consumers” from mislabeled agave-based spirits. But its passage, Nass says, could severely limit mezcal production and hurt owners of small family distilleries who have crafted these products for generations.”2

I am alarmed by this bill as proposed because it restricts the use of the Agave name to the Jalisco region.It was Oaxaca that since 1400′s has been perfecting the use of Agave into Mezcal. Its Comercom the regulatory Agency that verify’s the Pureness of Mezcal,and the bill appears to be an effort to separate this valued practice of High Quality that offends some mixture driven agave purveyors in the Spirits market.I for one stand for for pure certified Mezcal produced in authentic small batch by the loving hands of Oaxaca small family farms. I invite you to do something to help preserve this Fine treasure from Oaxaca.

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you.

Rudy Favila

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1. Tequila Interchange Project web site at http://www.tequilainterchangeproject.com/stop-nom-186.html

2.By Zachary Fowle, Phoenix NewTime Blog page http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bella/2012/01/bill_before_mexican_congress_c.php

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Sacacuento Mezcal is now served in Bonito Michoacan Mexican Restaurant in Las Vegas

“For the first time, Sacacuento Mezcal is being served in Las Vegas Nevada. I’m excited about bringing our premium artisan mezcal to the Bonito Michoacan Mexican Restaurant and more retailers should be announced soon” said the Mezcal King.

Bonito Michoacan Mexican Restaurant

3715 S Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89103-5805
bonitomichoacanlasvegas.com


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]]> http://premiummezcal.com/2012/01/sacacuento-is-now-served-in-las-vegas/feed/ 0 Give Mezcal as a Holiday Gift to Your Best Clients http://premiummezcal.com/2011/11/give-mezcal-as-a-holiday-gift-to-your-best-clients/ http://premiummezcal.com/2011/11/give-mezcal-as-a-holiday-gift-to-your-best-clients/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:49:55 +0000 admin http://premiummezcal.com/?p=1201 Give Mezcal as a Holiday Gift to Your Best Clients

As the Christmas Holiday approaches, now is the best time to place your order of Mezcal to give as a gift to your top clients.

Award Winning Mezcal

Our Award Winning Mezcal* Silver has that hint of smoke and is unique in margaritas.

Sacacuento Anejo is as smooth as a cognac and is great in a brand snifter, poured of ice.

Discounted Holiday Price

  • $550 Sacacuento Anejo per case (regularly $600)
  • $330 Sacacuento Silver per case (regularly $360)

Place your order today.

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Get Your Drink On with the Mezcal King at the Social Night Club in Sacramento

Saturday, November 5, 2011
Social Night Club
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
1000 K. Street
Sacramento, CA

Stop by and enjoy the hot new drink in Sacramento, Mezcal, and enjoy great music, food and dancing! Classy and decadent. Social is unrivaled in the Sacramento Upscale entertainment scene. Uniquely designed, the venue features a spacious dance floor and chic lounges. A state of the art sound system coupled with extraordinary service raises Social Night Club above all expectations.

Social Nightclub occupies the 2nd floor of the Cosmopolitan Venue on 10th and K street in Downtown Sacramento – boasting an outdoor patio, open air fireplace, and private outdoor cabanas on the veranda.

Downstairs you will find Cosmo Cafe bringing a New York-style theater district dining experience to downtown Sacramento. The diverse menu will feature steaks, chops, seafood, chicken, pasta and deli-style sandwiches.


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The Mezcal King Pours Sacacuento Mezcal at Roe Night Club – San Francisco

Indulge at Roe, San Francisco’s premier boutique nightclub and lounge destination. Rich wood surroundings, glowing lowlights and supple leather elements evoke sensory seduction, much as our gourmet small plates and medley of libations delight. Our particular brand of modern elegance amidst opulence caters to any desire. Within our walls, find exclusive privacy in The Reserve lower level, mingle at our bar, engage in intimate conversation—or dance the night away in the company of San Francisco’s most discerning DJs.

Mezcal Tasting

Friday, November 4, 2011
Row Night Club
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
651 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Roe boasts an eclectic medley of cuisines defining the intercontinental crossroads of American contemporary, Asian and South American tastes—a menu to delight any palette. Our epicurean fare can be uniquely customized for special events, and our versatile venue can accommodate corporate receptions, product launches, wedding receptions, meetings, benefits, political fundraisers, group dinners, fashion shows, magazine and commercial shoots.

Conveniently located near the Moscone Center in the bustling South of Market neighborhood, Roe is an ideal boutique atmosphere amidst a haven of contemporary culture and occupies an unprecendented domain in the arena of San Francisco nightclubs. In keeping with the SoMa legacy, here you’ll find old world sensibilities tempered with refined modernity. Whether your appetite is for pleasure or business happy hour decompression or a quiet meal; festivity or ambience, Roe is sure to satisfy.

Parking

MOSCONE CENTER GARAGE
255 Third St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Mon-Thurs: 6am-midnight,
Fri: 6am-2am,
Sat-Sun: 8am-2am

MUSEUM PARC GARAGE
P: (415) 284-9553
300 Third St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
Mon-Fri: 5:30am-11pm,
Sat-Sun: 8am-6pm

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MEZCAL TOUR at El Cholo Mexican Restaurant

Thursday
October 27, 2011
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Enjoy a tour of fine Mezcals imported from Oaxaca including the award winning Sacacuento Silver and Agave de Cortes Anejo; both named Best in Show from the 2011 Santa Barbara Tequila Harvest. Also, enjoy multiple tequilas.

Food

El Cholo’s taco cart and appetizers.

Beverage: One large margarita included with admission.

Entertainment

Mariachi Music from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Cost is $40 per person

Rules

Cancellations within 72 hours will receive an El Cholo gift card equal to the amount of the ticket. No refunds for late cancellations. No cash or credit card refunds.



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Embracing Children’s Dreams Fiesta

The Mezcal King will be pouring the award winning Sacacuento and Agave de Cortes Mezcal this Friday, October 21st at 6 pm in the Visalia Convention Center in support of the Ruiz 4 Kids Foundation’s “Embracing Children’s Dreams Fiesta”. Come attend this important event and also taste our fine Mezcal from Oaxaca, Mexico.

Let´s Fiesta! 2011 Fiesta Fundraiser set for October 21st

2011 Invitation   2011 Sponsorship Opportunities   2011 RSVP

Ruiz 4 Kids is ready to Fiesta! And four kid-serving nonprofits are set to benefit from all the fantastic frivolity, fabulous food, and eclectic entertainment from this annual fundraiser. This year´s beneficiaries are: Blind Babies Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of the Sequoias, Family Services of Tulare County, and Visalia PAL.

On the evening of October 21st, the Visalia Convention Center will come alive with the sights, sounds and aromas of Mexico. The Embracing Children´s Dreams Fiesta will feature an abundance of Mexican cuisine, a Casino de la Fiesta, the Latin rhythms of Kemaya, a live and silent auction, and the very popular Tequila Tasting.

It´s a night you won´t want to miss. Please read below about last year´s record-setting event.

2010 Ruiz 4 Kids Fiesta Raises a Record-Setting $192K

For two decades, Ruiz 4 Kids has been a driving force in the philanthropic community, raising over $1,565,000 for organizations serving Tulare County children. Now fast-forward to 2010—with the 20th year resulting in a record-setting accomplishment—over $192,000 in funding to be distributed by Ruiz 4 Kids to four kid-serving nonprofits.

The funds are the outcome of Ruiz 4 Kids’ annual Embracing Children’s Dreams Fiesta which was held on October 7, 2010 at the Visalia Convention Center. Featuring an abundance of Mexican cuisine, the popular tequila tasting, a live and silent auction, a Casino de la Fiesta, and the Latin rhythms of Kemaya; over 600 people were in attendance.

The silent and live auction portion of the program raised over $70,000—more than doubling the amount brought in via bidding wars in previous events. Generous business sponsors also contributed heavily to the final figure. In addition to Ruiz Foods and the Ruiz Family, top sponsors included Aramark, BulbStorm, Downs Food Group, Miller Milling, and Revcom Advertising & Design.

“The success and popularity of the event may come from the fact it honors four outstanding organizations each year,” said Kim Ruiz Beck, Chairman Ruiz Foods and Ruiz 4 Kids Advisor. “Certainly people show up to support their favorite organization or, in many cases…organizations, and Ruiz 4 Kids works hard to pick the most worthy beneficiaries.”

The funds will be awarded to the Boys & Girls Club of the Sequoias, CASA of Tulare County, Family Services of Tulare County, and Visalia Police Activities League. The four provide urgent and critical services to Central Valley children.

According to Debbie Terry, Vice President of the Visalia Police Activities League, the added funding from Ruiz 4 Kids allows PAL to continue to build partnerships between youth, police, and the community programs designed to encourage and develop good citizenship and improve the quality of life in the Visalia area. “It will also allow the PAL Center to remain open during these difficult financial times,” said Terry. “The program provides much needed shelter, safety and a positive environment for the children and youth in the North Visalia area.”

CASA Executive Director Marilyn Barr feels likewise concerning Ruiz 4 Kids support. According to Barr, CASA is able to enhance their recruitment and training efforts thereby increasing the number of volunteers available for the abused and neglected children of Tulare County. CASA has been a Ruiz 4 Kids beneficiary organization since 2008.

“As a result of these last two years of funding from Ruiz 4 Kids, CASA has recruited and trained more volunteers than at any time in our 25 year history,” said Barr. “After thorough screening and training, those committed volunteers that make it through, provide life-changing advocacy for our most vulnerable children.”

But even with the support of Ruiz 4 Kids, Barr added there are always more abused children waiting for a volunteer, than there are trained available volunteers.

Beck said the crucial needs of children, and the critical needs of the organizations who serve them remain at the forefront of Ruiz 4 Kids’ efforts. “We understand the funding cutbacks effecting the organizations serving children,” said Beck. “Although we see some ease in the economic crisis, it will take longer for donor-dependent, nonprofit organizations to recover.”

As serious as Ruiz 4 Kids is about fueling services to children, the organization also believes in celebrating the accomplishments of those who make a measurable difference in the lives children.

In addition to supporting the chosen organizations, the event also honored Gary and Jennifer Geiger as the recipients of the 2010 Danza Award. Ruiz Foods and Ruiz 4 Kids created the annual Danza award to pay tribute to people who have given an abundance of community service.

“Gary and Jennifer are great assets to our community and exemplify true leadership. Their commitment and passion for community service in the Central Valley makes them the perfect choice,” said Beck.

The Geiger’s own 22 Burger Kings and contribute to a vast variety of community and youth activities, but their most important accomplishment is the formation of The Miracle League of Visalia, a baseball field built for physically and mentally challenged children and adults. Thanks to the Geiger’s, The Miracle League of Visalia has improved and brightened the lives of hundreds of children.

“When we talk about embracing children’s dreams, the Geiger’s exemplify the selfless service it takes to do so,” added Beck. “They have truly provided opportunities to inspire hope and change in children’s lives, and that is what embracing children’s dreams is all about.”


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