The Journal

Toasts worth giving, tequila worth understanding.

Dispatches from both of Davo’s homes: how to drink well, how to gather well, and how tequila is actually made in the highlands of Jalisco. Two a month.

The Davo dove in stained glass, backlit by the sun
Gather and Remember

How to Give a Toast That Remembers Someone Well

Raising a glass for somebody who is gone is a skill nobody teaches. A short guide to doing it warmly, briefly, and without a script.

Coming soon
The four Davo expressions lined up on a wood counter
The Sipper’s Education

Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo: A Clear Guide

Coming soon
A young blue Weber agave pup held in an open hand
From the Highlands

Why Blue Weber Agave Takes Six Years to Grow

Coming soon
A row of Davo tasting flutes on the wood counter
The Sipper’s Education

How to Taste Tequila: Slow Down, Skip the Salt

Coming soon
Stone arches and warm light at Hacienda Capellanía
Gather and Remember

The Ofrenda: What Families Place on the Altar, and Why

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