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Carlos Andrés Ramírez

Mixologist

Carlos Andrés Ramírez is an accomplished mixologist and spirits expert with a career dedicated to elevating agave culture around the world. With deep roots in hospitality and years spent teaching, mentoring, and leading advocacy programs, he brings a rare blend of technical mastery and storytelling to every piece he writes.

Today, he oversees global advocacy for renowned tequila and mezcal brands, including Del Maguey, shaping industry education, sustainable competition models, and meaningful connections across the bartender community.

His insights have been featured in international publications covering whisky, tequila, cocktail innovation, and the evolving world of premium agave spirits. At Del Maguey, Carlos shares his passion for tradition, terroir, and craft, helping readers discover the richness behind every bottle and every village.

Professional Experience

  • Wine& Spirits teacher
  • Ex Brand ambassador for Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet and Royal salute Brand in Latam
  • Currently Global Advocacy Director for House of Tequila Brand in Mexico: Altos, Avion, Olmeca and mezcal Del Maguey leading projects like tahona Society, (he developed the new sustainable competition concept) hospitality, trade events and partnerships and PR.

Education

  • Graduated in Hospitality management - Externado University Bogota, Colombia
  • Wine and Spirits graduate : Advance level, Wine&Spirits Education Trust de Londres (WSET)
  • Certified sommelier in the School of senses in Chile
  • Master of Whisky certified by Chivas Brothers in Scotland 2009
  • Certified as Tequila expert by the CRT (Consejo regulador de Tequila) in Mexico 2019
  • Certified by the L´Ecole du vin Bordeaux as Bordeaux wine expert
  • Certified by IBA (International Bartending Association.) as teacher in spirits

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