Montagave Tequila: The Story Behind Its Unique Flavors | John Melvin Interview

Montagave Tequila: The Story Behind Its Unique Flavors | John Melvin Interview What makes Montagave Tequila different? In this interview, Brad sits down with John Melvin, co-founder of Montagave, to explore the story behind the brand, its partnership with Cascahuín, and its commitment to creating distinctive tequila through quality ingredients, thoughtful experimentation, and unique barrel selections. John shares his journey from whiskey and wine to tequila, how a special tequila project for his wedding helped inspire the brand, and why he and his wife, Lucy, decided to build a family-owned business focused on quality rather than simply chasing volume. \*\*In This Interview:\** \- John Melvin's journey into the tequila world \- How Montagave began as a personal project \- The brand's relationship with Cascahuín and the Rosales family \- Why barrel selection plays such an important role in Montagave's flavor development \- How wine barrels can contribute fruit, floral notes, and a rounded mouthfeel \- The idea behind Montagave's concrete egg and its distinctive mineral character \- The experimentation behind the brand's different expressions \- Why some barrels become exceptional while others need more time \- The importance of quality, craftsmanship, and family ownership \- Goodjuice events and their focus on quality spirits and education John also discusses the challenges of building a small tequila brand, the importance of finding trustworthy partners, and why every release should deliver a flavor experience that the team genuinely believes in. If you're interested in tequila production, barrel finishing, agave spirits, and the people behind independent tequila brands, this conversation offers an inside look at Montagave's approach. \*\*What do you think makes a tequila truly special—its production process, the barrels, or the final flavor in the glass?\** Share your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe for more tequila reviews, interviews, tasting notes, and conversations with the people shaping the agave spirits world. Cheers! Follow me: Instagram: https://instagram.com/tastingtequilawithbrad Facebook: https://facebook.com/tastingtequilawithbrad © Tasting Tequila with Brad