Behind the Distillery Switch: Steve Vera on the Next Chapter of El Gran Legado

In the tequila world, growth almost always comes with change. In this episode of The Agave Social Club Podcast, we welcome back Steve Vera to talk about the next chapter of El Gran Legado de Vida. Since his last appearance on the show, the brand has gone through a major transition — moving production from Nom 1123 to Nom 1551. Steve joins us to share the real story behind that decision, the challenges that come with switching distilleries, and what it means for the future of the brand. We dive into the realities of building a tequila company, how production decisions shape what ends up in your glass, and what it takes to introduce a growing brand to a whole new audience. If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when a tequila brand evolves, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Pour yourself a tequila and join the club. This episode is sponsored by Siptequila.com — one of the best places online to discover incredible tequila, mezcal, and other agave spirits.

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Behind the Distillery Switch: Steve Vera on the Next Chapter of El Gran Legado is an episode from The Agave Social Club by Doug Price.

This episode is 52:36 long.

This episode was published on Mar 11, 2026.

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