Behind the Bottle: Tequila Tales by Celia Maestri
Behind every great tequila lies an unforgettable story.
Behind the Bottle: Tequila Tales by Celia Maestri uncorks intimate conversations with the makers, visionaries, and storytellers shaping the world of agave. In each one-on-one episode, Celia Maestri—founder and CEO of Casa Maestri—sits down with passionate guests to explore their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs in the tequila industry.
This is more than a podcast—it’s a tribute to heritage, craftsmanship, and the magic behind every bottle. Join us as we celebrate the voices behind the spirit and raise a glass to the stories worth sharing.
Behind the Bottle: Tequila Tales by Celia Maestri
Latest Episodes
His Passion for Agave Spirits Turned Into a Life-Changing Journey (With Pablo Portilla)
He doesn’t drink anything but agave spirits… but why? In this episode of Behind the Bottle, we sit down with Pablo Portilla, agave spirits connoisseur and General Manager at Tucans Mexican Kitchen, to explore hi...
He Lost It All… Then Drove Across America 50 Times to Create F*ck Yes Tequila (With Chad Nell)
What happens when you lose it all, give yourself permission to transform, and say YES?In this episode of Behind the Bottle, Chad Nell shares the incredible journey behind F*ck Yes Tequila from losing everything and driving...
The Powerful Story Behind El Perro Grande’s Iconic Bottle (with Renard Johnson and Dairen Sanchez)
What inspired the iconic dog-shaped bottle of El Perro Grande Tequila?In this episode of Behind the Bottle, Celia Maestri sits down with Renard Johnson, Mayor of El Paso, and Dairen Sanchez, CEO of El Perro Grande...
The Family Legacy That Sparked Her Passion for Spirits (with Tanya Sklar)
In this episode of Behind the Bottle, we sit down with Tanya Sklar, Export Director of Wine & Spirits International and a proud 6th generation member of her family’s spirits legacy.From learning the business at a young age t...
How a Trip to Mexico Sparked His Journey into Tequila (with Martin Luca)
In this episode of Behind the Bottle, Martin Luca, founder of Casa Capistrano Tequila, shares how a visit to Mexico transformed his career and ignited a passion for tequila.Inspired by his father’s expertise in wine, Martin developed an...
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