Tasting Tequila with Brad

I Make Mistakes in Tequila — But Here’s Why I Keep Doing This

I’m going to get things wrong. And I know that’s probably a strange way to start a tequila video, but it’s the truth.

I really try to be good at this, but the more time I spend in Mexico, the more distilleries I visit, and the more master distillers, brand owners, and people in the tequila industry I talk to, the more I realize how much ther...

Inside NOM 1675: The Different Side of Tequila at Casa Tequilera Joselito

Tequila isn’t just about the Highlands and the Valley. On this trip, Tony and I headed somewhere completely different—around Lake Chapala to Tezán El Alto, Jalisco, to visit Casa Tequilera Joselito, NOM 1675, the home of Espíritu Bramido.

We had already spent time talking with Master Distiller Oswaldo González about what they're doing here. This t...

Valor Single Barrel Tequila: A Barrel With a Purpose

Some people have problems with single barrel tequilas. For me, this is one of the reasons I love them.

In this video, I take you behind the scenes of my personal Valor Añejo single barrel selection at NOM 1599 Familia Landeros, just outside San Pedro Los Landeros.

This bottle isn't officially bottled yet, and there isn't an official label on it yet. But this is the tequila straig...

LOTE M77 Reposado: The Story Behind This Craft Tequila | Exclusive Interview with Eric

Discover the story behind LOTE M77 in this exclusive interview with founder Eric, a military veteran, tequila entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for craft tequila. We dive into the journey behind LOTE M77, the brand’s micro-batch philosophy, and the careful decisions that make each lot unique.

In this episode, we talk about the new LOTE ...

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 actually better than drinking them sep...

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 Amatitán in the Valley of Jalisco. ...

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 using Jeronimo's approach and exp...

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 Juanito de Escobedo, with **Xandra...

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 (NOM 1579) in the Highlands of Jali...

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 tell which one is the old recipe and w...

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-based reference. Don Amado produces t...

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 approach to the tequila category. The aga...

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 and tequila may come from completely...

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 three-expression blend combin...

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 packaging.

Only 1,200 bottles were prod...

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 tequila is made.

Now it's time to see if ...

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 temperature.

In this episode of Tasti...

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 stands above the rest.

All four bott...

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 for agave lovers.

Cultura 100 Joven i...