Cultivated By Caryn

The Cultivated by Caryn Show is a blend of culture, cuisine, and comfort. Host Caryn Antonini explores culinary and cultural experiences from around the globe, learns about people whose love for food and drink have inspired enterprises, and discovers simplified traditional recipes. Each week Caryn is joined by a special guest who will undoubtedly entertain, educate, and inspire.Learn more at https://cultivatedbycaryn.com/The Cultivated by Caryn show is a Park City Productions 06604 presentation https://www.facebook.com/parkcityproductions06604###

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Cultivated By Caryn w.guest José Valdez, Maestro Tequilero Partida Tequila Jalisco, MX

July 31, 2025 • Caryn Antonini • Season 2 • Episode 57

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by José Valdez, Maestro Tequilero at Partida Tequila in Jalisco, Mexico. A trained industrial engineer turned master distiller, José oversees every step of the production, from agave harvest to barrel aging, always maintaining Partida’s signature additive‑free purity and precision. Under his guidance, Partida has earned acclaim as ‘the world’s highest‑rated tequila.’ In additional to his Industrial Engineering degree and MBA, José holds a Tequila Expert degree from Tequila Culture and Training Association and is also a certified Tequila Technician from the Tequila Regulatory Council. He is a certified Tequila Taster with Ana Maria Romera, and has been a member of the Mexican Academy of Tequila and Mezcal Tasters since 2008.

For more information on our guest:

World's Highest Rated Tequila - Tequila Partida partidatequila.com

Caryn Antonini
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@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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