Tasting Tequila with Brad

Accidental Joven: What Happens When You Mix Two Elevación 1250 Tequilas? What happens when you accidentally mix two Elevación 1250 tequilas that were never supposed to be mixed? You might just create something incredible. In this video, I recreate the accidental Joven made by combining Elevación 1250 Blanco Rosa and Añejo Rosa Fuerte in a 1:1 ratio to find out if this unexpected combination is act...

Tequila Made With Fire?! AMATITENA Blanco Review | Inside NOM 1477 What happens when tequila is made with mesquite wood fire from start to finish? I recently visited NOM 1477 in Amatitán, Jalisco, with my wife Tony and witnessed firsthand how AMATITENA is produced using an incredibly traditional approach to tequila making. AMATITENA is made by Maestro Tequilero Alberto Partida at Taller de Laa de...

How Jeronimo Taught Me to Taste Mezcal Differently | Mezcal Local Review I've been tasting agave spirits for over 20 years, but one conversation completely changed the way I approach mezcal. After sitting down with Jeronimo, founder of Mezcal Local, I learned a completely different way to experience mezcal—and in this video, I'm putting that method to the test. Today, I'm tasting Mezcal Local usin...

Tequila Cayeya Blanco Review: Hype or Hidden Gem? | First Taste Can a tequila with an incredible bottle actually deliver an incredible tequila? Today, I’m tasting **Cayeya Blanco** for the first time to find out if this beautifully crafted bottle is a true **hidden gem** or simply more hype than substance. Cayeya Blanco is currently produced at **NOM 1424, Destiladora de Agave Azul**, in San Juani...

Is This How Tequila Should Be Made? | Exclusive Volans Tequila Interview What does it really take to create a great tequila? In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Chad and Cristina Allen, the owners of Volans Tequila, to explore the story behind the brand, their journey from music into tequila, and their partnership with legendary Master Distiller Felipe Camarena at El Pandillo Distillery...

Can one master distiller completely change a tequila? Today, I'm putting that question to the test with a blind tasting of Casa México Blanco. I have two bottles of Casa México in front of me: one representing the tequila made before Maestra Tequilera Ana María Romero Mena took over the production side of the brand, and the newer version made under her direction. The challenge is simple: Can I tel...

Can I Guess the Agave? Don Amado Mezcal Blind Tasting! Can I actually identify different agave varieties if you take the labels off? Today, I'm putting that question to the test with a blind tasting of Don Amado Mezcal. I have four different Don Amado expressions poured completely blind, including Arroqueño, Tepeztate, Tobalá & Bicuishe, and Largo, with Rústico serving as a familiar Espadín-ba...

Viva Agave Silver: NOT TEQUILA? This $20 Agave Spirit Is Worth Buying! What if one of the most interesting $20 bottles on the shelf technically isn't tequila at all? In this review, I taste Viva Agave Silver, a 100% Blue Weber Agave spirit made in Jalisco and sold as a Destilado de Agave / Agave Spirit rather than tequila. At around $19.99 for a full liter, Viva Agave takes a very different approa...

The Tequila That Stole a Pisco Idea? Siempre Exclusivo Vivo vs. La Madrina Pisco What if one of the most unusual tequilas ever made borrowed a production philosophy from Peruvian pisco? In this episode of Tasting Tequila with Brad, we explore the fascinating connection between **La Madrina Pisco** from Peru and **Siempre Exclusivo Vivo**, a unique tequila made with Sergio Cruz at NOM 1414. Pisco a...

2 NEW Tequilas! Cultura 100 Joven High Proof & Casa Cultura Blanco | Full Review Two NEW tequilas are here—and both bring something very different to the table! In this episode of Tasting Tequila with Brad, we take a deep dive into two exciting new releases: **Cultura 100 Joven High Proof** and **Casa Cultura Blanco**. First, we explore the brand-new **Cultura 100 Joven High Proof**, a unique...

Viva Mexico World Edition High-Proof Blanco: 48% for 48 Countries! What happens when a tequila is built around the 2026 World Cup? The brand-new Viva Mexico World Edition High-Proof Blanco is one of the most unique tequila releases I've come across. Bottled at 48% ABV to represent the 48 countries competing in the 2026 World Cup, this limited release takes the World Cup concept far beyond the pack...

Luisyana Tequila Blanco Review: This Tequila Delivers! What happens when a tequila's story, production, and flavor all come together in the glass? In this review, I take a closer look at Luisyana Tequila Blanco after sitting down with José Andres, one of the owners of Luisyana Tequila. We talked about his family's history, the story behind the brand, where the agave comes from, and how this tequil...

Is Lunazul Blanco Worth Buying? I Gave It a Second Chance! I may have been a little unfair to Lunazul Blanco the first time I reviewed it. After tasting Lunazul Blanco served cold on a Delta flight for the Tequila Report, I wondered if the temperature had affected my opinion. So, I bought a bottle with my own money, brought it home, and gave this widely available tequila a second chance at room te...

Best Budget Tequila Under $30? 4 Bottles Blind Tasted! Can you find a great tequila for under $30? In this blind tasting, we put four affordable blanco tequilas head-to-head to find out which one delivers the best bang for your buck. In this episode of Tasting Tequila with Brad, we blind taste Arette Clásico, Cimarrón Blanco, Azul Force Blanco, and Casa Cultura Blanco to see which budget tequila s...

Cultura 100 Joven: One of the Best Tequilas I've Ever Tasted? What happens when high-proof Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo come together in one incredible tequila? In this review, Brad takes an early look at Cultura 100 Joven, a soon-to-be-released tequila bottled at 49% ABV. After spending time tasting this unique blend, he explains why this Joven could become one of the most exciting new tequilas fo...

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 c...

Jimmy Sauza Made This? | Dos Ángeles Reposado Production & Tasting Can a Reposado made by Jimmy Sauza really be one of the best tequilas you’ve never heard of? Today, I taste Dos Ángeles Reposado and take a closer look at how it’s made, from the agave and cooking process to wild fermentation, distillation, and barrel aging. Here’s what we explore: 100% Blue Weber Agave from the Amatitán area 1...

Mijenta Añejo Tequila Review: 4 Woods, Rich Flavor & Incredible Agave What happens when you use four different types of wood to create an Añejo tequila without letting the oak overpower the agave? In this tequila review, I take a closer look at **Mijenta Añejo**, a tequila known for its additive-free approach and unique multi-wood aging program. Instead of hiding the agave behind heavy oak, Mi...

Are Single Barrel Tequilas Worth It? Blind Tasting La Pulga & Lost Lore Can you really tell the difference between a single barrel tequila and a regular Reposado in a blind tasting? Today, I blind taste two single barrel and special releases against their regular tequilas to find out if they are really worth seeking out. Featured tequilas include: La Pulga Still Austin La Pulga Reposado Lost L...

Nosotros Blanco Review | Old NOM 1438 vs New NOM 1621 Has Nosotros Tequila Blanco improved after changing distilleries? In this side-by-side comparison, I taste both versions of Nosotros Blanco to see how the original NOM 1438 compares to the new NOM 1621 release. Founded by Carlos Soto and Michael Bracamonte, Nosotros has always stood out by blending Highlands and Valley Blue Weber agave to creat...

Meet Jose Andres | The Story Behind Luisyana Tequila What does it take to build a new tequila brand from the ground up? In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Jose Andres, founder of Luisyana Tequila, to discuss his family's incredible journey in tequila, the history behind the brand name, and how a fourth-generation tequila family built their own distillery in Amatitán, Jalisco. Jose shares...

La Pulga Still Austin Double Barrel Reposado Review | Worth the Hype? Can a bourbon barrel finish make a great tequila even better? In this review, I take an in-depth look at the limited-edition La Pulga Still Austin Double Barrel Reposado, a unique collaboration between La Pulga Tequila and Still Austin Whiskey Co. Produced at NOM 1068 using 100% Blue Weber Agave from the Highlands of Jalisco, th...

Alma del Jaguar Apple Brandy Cask Añejo Review | Best Apple Brandy Finished Tequila? If you're searching for one of the most unique limited-edition additive-free tequilas, this review is for you. In this video, I review the Alma del Jaguar Barricas Series Apple Brandy Cask Añejo Tequila, a premium release crafted at NOM 1414 using 100% Blue Weber Agave from the Highlands of Jalisco. After aging fo...

Can I Find the Reposado? | Blind Tequila Tasting Can you really tell the difference between a Reposado tequila and a barrel rested Blanco in a blind tasting? In today's blind tequila challenge, I taste four outstanding tequilas without knowing which is which. Three are barrel rested Blancos that have picked up subtle oak influence while keeping their vibrant agave character, and one is a true Repo...

House of Rare Blanco Review | Does the New Blanco Live Up to the Founders Cut Hype? Everybody remembers the award-winning House of Rare Founders Cut, but now it's time to see if the brand-new House of Rare Blanco can live up to that incredible reputation. In this review, I take a deep dive into House of Rare's newest tequila produced at NOM 1648 in the Tequila Valley. We'll explore the traditional...