Tasting Tequila with Brad

This tequila was not supposed to leave the distillery. In this video, I break down a 60.87% ABV single barrel Reposado from Carreta de Oro Tequila, hand-selected straight from the barrel during my visit to the distillery. This is a rare, high-proof tequila experience you don’t get often. This bottle is a single barrel Reposado, sampled and chosen directly at the distillery, originally ne...

Does añejo tequila lose its agave flavor once it spends too much time in a barrel? That’s the question I’m answering in this Tau Añejo Tequila review. A lot of tequila fans believe that aging tequila can strip away the soul of the agave, replacing it with too much oak, sweetness, or barrel influence. In this video, I put that belief to the test. Tau Tequila is one of my favorite brands c...

Rimari Blanco tequila is unlike anything I’ve tasted — fermented with sake yeast and crafted at NOM 1414. After interviewing the founder, I break down the flavor, mouthfeel, and whether this blanco actually delivers. Buy Rimari Tequila here: https://shop.tequilarimari.com/ Rimari Blanco is pushing the boundaries of traditional tequila by focusing on fermentation rather than aging. In th...

Marcado 28 Blanco tequila review exploring the story, tattoos, agave tradition, and craftsmanship behind this unique tequila made at NOM 1502 with the Romo family and Michael Voltaggio. Marcado 28 Blanco tequila is more than just a beautiful bottle — it’s a story told through ink, agave, and tradition. In this Marcado 28 Blanco tequila review, I break down the history, production, and fl...

Healthy drinking in 2026 doesn’t mean quitting alcohol — it means drinking smarter. In this video, I explain why tequila, especially additive-free tequila made from 100% Blue Weber agave, fits into a more intentional and balanced lifestyle without going to extremes. For years, we’ve been told the only way to “drink healthy” is to quit completely — Dry January, no alcohol, all or nothing....

Tequila Rimari is the first tequila ever made using sake yeast, produced at NOM 1414 with master distiller Sergio Cruze. In this full interview, founder Dheeraj Naidu explains why sake yeast changes fermentation, flavor, and tequila forever. In this full-length interview on Tasting Tequila with Brad, I sit down with Dheeraj Naidu, founder of Tequila Rimari, to talk about something that ...

Blind Still Strength #3 got CRAZY — and I did not see this coming. This is the third blind tasting in my Still Strength series, and once again, expectations were completely flipped on their head. This lineup was recommended by Brad from @agave_love-and-lore, and I used my new solo blind setup from JustNeat.shop, which was a Christmas gift from my son Blake. That made this one extra speci...

Is Clase Azul Reposado Worth $200? Brutally Honest Review Clase Azul Reposado is one of the most iconic tequila bottles in the world — but is the tequila inside actually worth the price? In this brutally honest review, I break down the taste, production, additives debate, and whether Clase Azul Reposado is worth your money or just hype. Clase Azul Reposado is known for its stunning ceram...

Why This Tequila Tastes Completely Different Every Release Why does this tequila taste completely different every release? In this review of the 2024 Plata La Sabina, I break down terroir, agave, and production — plus insights from Altamar Brands. Why does one tequila taste completely different from one release to the next? In this video, I review the 2024 Plata La Sabina and explain wha...

Laelia Blanco Tequila review. Laelia Blanco review from NOM 1607. This tequila review covers Laelia Tequila Blanco, an additive free tequila made using tahona production in Amatitán, Jalisco. Laelia Blanco Tequila is produced at NOM 1607 in the Tequila Valley using estate-grown agave, brick oven cooking, tahona extraction, natural fermentation with fibers, and copper pot still distillati...

Agave Vice ’89 tequila review — a limited release from Yéyo Tequila aged 9 months in ex-Sauternes wine barrels. This Miami Vice–inspired 80s tequila blends art, agave, and innovation in fewer than 1,200 bottles. Agave Vice ’89 is one of the most creative tequila releases to date. Inspired by the bold aesthetic and rebellious spirit of the 1980s, this limited edition tequila pushes bounda...

Acre Largo Tequila founders Seth & Zac Longaker interview! We talk NOM 1580, barrel-aged reposado (Westward Whiskey barrels), rosa tequila experiments, and their wild origin story. Acre Largo Tequila founders Seth & Zac Longaker join me for a hilarious, high-energy interview—and we go deep on how this brand was born from a totally unexpected path (big shoes ➝ big tequila). We tal...

Brahman Tequila Blanco is a new tequila brand built around family, agave, and craftsmanship. In this honest review, I break down the nose, palate, finish, and whether Brahman Tequila actually belongs on your shelf. Brahman Tequila Blanco is a tequila brand that started as something shared between family and friends — not a marketing plan. In this video, I give a straight-up, honest revie...

Why Bourbon Drinkers Are Missing Tequila’s True Complexity Bourbon drinkers often talk about 100 tasting notes, barrel proof, and complexity—but tequila can be just as complex, if not more. In this video, we break down tequila vs bourbon. Bourbon drinkers love talking about complexity—vanilla, caramel, oak, spice, and long lists of tasting notes. But what if tequila can be just as comple...

Debunking Tequila’s Biggest Lie (Why You Should Stop Taking Shots) Tequila has been lying to you. For decades, tequila has been marketed as a cheap party shot — but the truth is tequila is one of the most complex and misunderstood spirits in the world. In this video, I break down the biggest lie in tequila, where it came from, and why great tequila should be sipped, not slammed. Tequila ...

Pretty Bottle… Bad Tequila? | Honest Extra Añejo Review Pretty bottle tequila review — does a beautiful bottle actually mean bad tequila? In this honest extra añejo tequila review, I crack open a stunning ceramic bottle and find out if the juice inside lives up to the hype or if it’s all style over substance. In this video, I do a fresh pop tasting and honest review of a visually stunnin...

Blind Still Strength Tequila Showdown #2 | Wild Common vs LALO 2025 vs G4 vs Nocturna This blind Still Strength tequila showdown was requested by YOU. After the first Still Strength blind tasting surprised everyone, a follower challenged me to line up Wild Common Still Strength, LALO High Proof 2025, Alma del Jaguar Nocturna, and G4 High Proof 108 — completely blind. No labels. No hype. ...

The Story Behind Brahman Tequila | From Jalisco to the Glass Brahman Tequila is a family-built tequila brand from Jalisco focused on quality, terroir, and craftsmanship. In this interview, the founders of Brahman Tequila share their story, distillation process, and vision. Brahman Tequila is a tequila brand founded by three brothers from Jalisco with a passion for quality, family, and au...

Is Murciélago Tequila Blanco ACTUALLY Good? | Honest Tequila Review Murciélago Tequila Blanco review — an honest look at this agave-forward tequila from NOM 1499. I break down production details, nose, palate, finish, and where it fits for sipping or cocktails. In this video, I taste and review Murciélago Tequila Blanco, a small-batch blanco made with 100% Tequilana Weber agave from Los ...