Tasting Tequila with Brad

El Mexicano Blanco 90 review! Today we’re reviewing the new high-proof blanco tequila from the ORIGINAL Cazadores family. Made at NOM 1588 in the Highlands of Jalisco, El Mexicano Blanco 90 delivers cooked agave, minerality, citrus, and bold traditional tequila flavor at 45% ABV. The Bañuelos family helped build the legendary Cazadores tequila brand decades ago before eventually selling it. Now, L...

Tekiah’s FIRST Añejo… Let’s Crack It Open Tekiah Kosher Añejo is FINALLY here, and this is my very first time cracking open and reviewing the brand’s first-ever añejo release. Produced at NOM 1574 and aged 17 months in used American white oak whiskey barrels, this additive-free kosher tequila brings together cooked agave, caramel, vanilla, warm oak, and whiskey barrel influence into a unique sippi...

I Took a Level 3 Tequila Sommelier Exam… Did I Pass?! I took the Level 3 Tequila Sommelier Certification through the International Tequila Academy… and just finished my final exam. Did I pass? Here’s what I learned about tequila, production, and how to research brands and distilleries. In this video, I break down my experience going through one of the most advanced tequila certification programs a...

A 29-Year-Old Master Distiller Made THIS Tequila… Bramido High Proof Review Bramido High Proof Blanco Tequila review at 49% ABV from Casa Tequilera Joselito NOM 1675. This new tequila is crafted by a 29-year-old master distiller using wild fermentation and traditional methods. In this video, we break down one of the most unique new tequila releases coming out of Jalisco. Bramido is a true tequila...

TEQUILA + RED BULL?! I Didn’t Expect This To Taste GOOD Tequila and Sugar-Free Red Bull?! Today I mix Trujillo Carrenta Blanco Tequila with Sugar-Free Red Bull to see if this classic tequila cocktail still works. This additive-free tequila from Trujillo’s Roller Mill Project brings cooked agave, cherry notes, and Highland tequila character to one of the easiest mixed drinks you can make at home. I...

Paladar Tequila interview, Pete Nevenglosky interview, Paladar Tequila review, additive free tequila, tequila podcast, craft tequila, tequila tasting, high proof tequila, NOM 1109, tequila review. Tonight I sit down with Pete Nevenglosky, co-founder of Paladar Tequila, to talk about the story behind one of the most unique craft tequila brands on the market today. We dive deep into Pete’s backgroun...

Lost Lore Reposado review from NOM 1414 — recently named a VinePair Top 30 tequila pick. In this video, I break down whether it actually deserves the hype with a full tasting and production deep dive. This additive-free reposado is made using highland agave from Los Altos, traditional brick oven cooking, open-air fermentation, and copper pot distillation. It’s then aged 4–6 months in fresher Ameri...

Tapatío Añejo review, additive-free tequila, añejo tequila review, La Alteña NOM 1139, Camarena tequila, agave forward tequila, traditional tequila Most añejo tequilas lean heavy into oak… but this one doesn’t. In this review, I break down why Tapatío Añejo is considered a cult favorite and why it STILL tastes like agave after 18 months in bourbon barrels. Produced at La Alteña Distillery (NOM 113...

Tequila aging explained, reposado vs añejo, how tequila ages, tequila barrel size, oak aging tequila—this video breaks down why a 6-year-old tequila is still a reposado and how aging really works. Most people think older tequila is always better—but that’s not how tequila aging actually works. In this video, we break down why a tequila aged for over 6 years can still legally be called a reposado....

Tequila’s Cousin?! Trying 50% ABV Sotol (This Was Unexpected) If you’re a tequila or whiskey drinker, this 50% ABV sotol might surprise you. Today I’m reviewing Sol2Noches Sotol, a handcrafted desert spirit that’s quickly gaining attention—and for good reason. Sol2Noches was officially launched in 2023, but it’s been years in the making. Built by four founders from diverse backgrounds, the brand f...

If you’re a whiskey drinker, this tequila might finally make sense. Today I’m reviewing the House of Rare RAREcask Genesis PX Extra Añejo—aged in bourbon barrels and finished in PX sherry casks. If you’re a whiskey drinker, this tequila might finally make sense. Today I’m diving into the RAREcask Genesis PX Extra Añejo from House of Rare, a limited release tequila aged for 3 years in bourbon barre...

Tequila vs bourbon—what happens when you combine them? In this video, I test the “Quick Sip” method inspired by Whiskey Tequila Fridays using Ensueño Añejo and Woodford Reserve. Tequila vs bourbon—what actually happens when you drink them together? In this video, I’m trying something a little different. Inspired by my friends over at Whiskey Tequila Fridays, I put their “Quick Sip” method to the t...

Patrón 100 vs High Proof Tequilas… Blind Taste Test Results Patrón 100 goes head-to-head with high proof tequilas in this blind taste test—but does it actually hold up? In this video, I compare still strength tequila expressions up to 110 proof to see which one truly delivers. We’re putting some serious hitters on the table: * PM Spirits Still Strength Blanco (110 proof) * Suerte Still Strength Bl...

Inside El Sabino Distillery: Tasting Manuscrito’s First-Ever Batch Manuscrito Tequila first batch tasting at El Sabino Distillery in Jesús María, Jalisco. I got to try a rare, never-sold tequila made by master distiller Oscar Vázquez and co-founder Jake Taylor—this is the original 300 liter batch that started it all. This is one of the most unique experiences I’ve had in tequila—standing inside El...

A Subscriber Showed Up With RARE Tequila… This Happened Rare tequila, old dusty bottles, high proof tequila, Valor Tequila, Espolon vintage, tequila hunting, additive-free tequila, tequila tasting, tequila review. What happens when someone takes me up on the offer to come drink tequila at my bar? In this episode, Stephen Garrett shows up in Indianapolis with some incredible old dusty tequila bottl...

Harvesting Agave, Then Selecting a Single Barrel Tequila (Behind the Scenes) Tequila harvest, agave fields Mexico, VALOR Tequila, single barrel añejo selection, how tequila is made, harvesting agave, tequila tasting process, Gente Buena Foundation, additive free tequila What is it really like to harvest agave in Mexico… and then turn around and pick your own Añejo single barrel? In this video, I t...

Patrón 100 Review – Is This Actually Real Tahona Tequila? Patrón 100 Review – Is this 100% tahona tequila actually authentic? This high proof tequila is distilled to proof with no dilution, bold agave flavor, and a big debate around authenticity. Patrón 100 Review – Is this 100% tahona tequila actually authentic? This high proof tequila is distilled to proof with no dilution, bold agave flavor, an...

NOT Tequila?! Naiche Sotol Review – Tequila’s Wild Cousin Explained Sotol review, Naiche Sotol review, what is sotol, tequila vs sotol, additive-free Mexican spirits—today we’re diving into one of the most unique bottles coming out of Mexico right now. In this episode of Tasting Tequila with Brad, I review Naiche Sotol, a small-batch artisanal spirit from Chihuahua, Mexico made from wild-harvested...

El Bandido Yankee tequila review interview with NFL player Jim Bob Morris and James Morris. Learn the real story behind this additive-free tequila brand, production process, and how it competes with celebrity tequilas. In this episode of Tasting Tequila with Brad, I sit down with Jim Bob Morris (former NFL player) and his son James, co-founders of El Bandido Yankee, to break down one of the most u...

Dohba Mezcal Ensamble Review | Mezcal vs Tequila | Additive Free Mezcal | Agave Rhodacantha | Agave Potatorum | Tequila Alternative Is mezcal better than tequila? In this video, I review Dohba Mezcal Ensamble made from 80% Mexicano (Agave Rhodacantha) and 20% Papalometl (Agave Potatorum), and this might completely change how tequila drinkers think about mezcal. Dohba Mezcal is produced in Oaxaca u...

Tequila Providencia review, new tequila brand, additive free tequila, NOM 1465 tequila, small batch tequila review. Is this new tequila worth it or just hype? Today we break it down. Tequila Providencia review, new tequila brand, additive free tequila, NOM 1465 tequila, small batch tequila review. Is this new tequila worth it or just hype? Today we break down Tequila Providencia from sourcing to p...

This Tequila Will Sell Out in Minutes… Yéyo Mission 1530 (INSIDE STORY) Yéyo Mission 1530 tequila interview, limited release tequila 2026, additive free tequila, charity tequila bottle, Sip Tequila drop, rare tequila release, Yeyo tequila, craft agave spirits, tequila brand story In this episode of Tasting Tequila with Brad, I sit down with Jon from Yéyo Tequila to talk about one of the most uniqu...

700 Bottles… Here’s How I Actually Choose Tequila How to choose tequila, best tequila for beginners, blanco vs reposado vs anejo vs high proof tequila—this is how I actually pick a tequila when I’m staring at 700 bottles behind the bar. Ever walk into a bar and feel overwhelmed by all the tequila options? You’re not alone. In this video, I break down how to choose tequila based on your mood—from c...

Manuscrito Reposado Review | Chapter 3 Tequila | Additive-Free Breakdown Is Manuscrito Chapter 3 Reposado actually worth the hype… or is this just another overhyped tequila? In this video, I break down everything you need to know about this highly talked about reposado—from production methods and aging to tasting notes and overall value. This tequila is crafted at El Sabino Distillery (NOM 1643) b...

Wine barrel tequila, Don Rico Añejo review, additive free tequila, añejo tequila review, tequila tasting notes, NOM 1608 tequila — is this wine barrel finish actually done RIGHT? In this episode of Tasting Tequila with Brad, I break down Don Rico Añejo, an additive-free tequila coming out of NOM 1608 with a unique double cask aging process. This tequila spends time in both bourbon barrels and Fren...