This is not just another tasting.
On Saturday September 20th, Monstera is hosting what we believe is one of the most important agave seminars that’s ever happened in St. Louis — and maybe anywhere in the Midwest.
We’ve invited three of the most respected and impactful educators in the world of agave to lead a deep-dive class and tasting focused on sustainability, agriculture, and the future of this category we love.
You'll taste through 15 rare and meaningful spirits while learning directly from:
🔸 Francisco Terrazas – Owner of Riaces Imports, board member of the Tequila Interchange Project, and programming director for the Agave Heritage Festival in Tucson. One of the most articulate, informed voices in agave advocacy today.
🔸 Diana Pinzón – Founder of Zinacantán Mezcal, one of the most sustainability-driven brands in Mexico. Diana also leads Fondo Agavero, a groundbreaking project focused on the conservation of agave and sotol plants in Puebla and beyond.
🔸 Andres Cruz – Longtime advocate for Mezcal Vago, where he oversees hospitality, education, and sustainability programming. Andres works directly with producers on agricultural initiatives and collaborative efforts like the Bat Project and Fondo Agavero.
🔸 Félix Monterrosa of Cuish Mezcaleria is based in Oaxaca City, where he works closely with mezcaleros from across the state to showcase diverse traditions and highlight the cultural importance of mezcal in Oaxaca.
🔸Hugo González of Spine & Vine Imports has built a reputation for bringing some of the most authentic, small-batch agave spirits to the U.S., representing producers who preserve traditional practices and rare agave varietals
This class will challenge, inspire, and shift the way you think about mezcal, tequila, and agave-based spirits. It’s for industry pros, nerds, and anyone who gives a damn about what’s in their glass — and who’s protecting its future.
Spots are limited. Don’t sleep.
