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Ayisha Mares

Ayisha Mares

Distiller at Vara Winery & Distillery in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Sep 17, 2026

5:46
You want to start, Aisha, and tell us where you come from?
5:48
Yeah, I mean, I was born and raised in Las Vegas, New Mexico, a very small town.
5:55
I moved over here middle school-ish, and I'm only 29, so it hasn't been too, too long.
6:03
I... just lost my train of thought.
6:14
I grew up in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
6:16
I moved over here in middle school and I really love Albuquerque.
6:22
I love the community.
11:12
So just talk a little bit about that and how it lends itself to those spirits.

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