Desolas Mezcal: Not Your Average Mezcal! | Exclusive Interview with Sammy Halpern

August 12, 2026 • 00:41:19
Desolas Mezcal: Not Your Average Mezcal! | Exclusive Interview with Sammy Halpern
Tasting Tequila with Brad
Desolas Mezcal: Not Your Average Mezcal! | Exclusive Interview with Sammy Halpern

Aug 12 2026 | 00:41:19

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Desolas Mezcal: Not Your Average Mezcal! | Exclusive Interview with Sammy Halpern

What makes Desolas Mezcal different from your average mezcal?

In this exclusive interview, Brad sits down with Sammy Halpern, co-founder of Desolas Mezcal, to explore the story behind the brand, its unique approach to mezcal, and why Desolas is designed to bridge the gap between tequila and mezcal.

Sammy shares how co-founder Gigi discovered a different style of mezcal while traveling through Mexico and why they wanted to bring those authentic flavors and identity to the United States.

In this interview, we discuss:

✔ The story behind Desolas Mezcal

✔ Sammy Halpern's role as co-founder, CSO, and COO

✔ Gigi's journey into the tequila and mezcal industry

✔ How Gigi discovered traditional mezcal in Mexico

✔ Why Desolas is different from mainstream mezcal

✔ Bridging the gap between tequila and mezcal

✔ The inspiration behind the Desolas brand

✔ Authentic Mexican mezcal and its unique character

✔ The evolution of mezcal in the United States

✔ The people and story behind the brand

If you're interested in learning more about mezcal, tequila, agave spirits, Mexican traditions, and the people building innovative spirits brands, this interview offers an inside look at the story behind Desolas Mezcal.

Have you tried Desolas Mezcal? Let us know what you think about the brand and its approach to mezcal in the comments.

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