Cascahuín Añejo | Why This Old School Tequila Still Dominates

Can a NEW Distillery Beat These Reposados Blind?

Can a brand-new tequila distillery actually compete with established reposado brands in a completely blind tasting? In this episode of Tasting Tequila with Brad, I put four reposados head-to-head in a true blind tequila tasting featuring: * Pedro Furtivo Reposado * Primo Reposado * Carabuena Reposado * Blue Star Spirits Reposado No labels. No hype. No price bias. Just aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, finish, and overall balance. One of the biggest surprises in this blind repo battle was Primo Tequila coming from a newer distillery and going up against some seriously strong competition. This is why blind tequila tastings matter — the bottle disappears and the tequila has to speak for itself. If you love additive-free tequila, reposado tequila reviews, blind tastings, tequila education, or agave spirits content, this one is for you. Let me know in the comments: Which reposado would YOU pick blind? #Tequila #Reposado #BlindTasting #AdditiveFreeTequila #TequilaReview #Agave #TequilaCommunity #TastingTequilaWithBrad

I Knew This Tequila Was Different Immediately

The second I nosed this tequila… I knew it was different. The new 2026 Lágrimas del Valle “La Mesa del Charco” Plata might honestly be one of the most exciting blanco tequila releases of the year. This is the FIRST single estate release fully owned and farmed by the Rosales family of Cascahuín (NOM 1123), and you can immediately taste and smell the difference. Using traditional brick ovens, a blend of tahona and roller mill extraction, and mixed fermentation with stainless steel and wood tanks with fibers, this tequila delivers incredible cooked agave, floral notes, minerality, citrus, pepper, and a subtle eucalyptus character that absolutely jumps out of the glass. In this review, I break down: * Aroma and tasting notes * Traditional production methods * Why this release matters * The story behind La Mesa del Charco * How it compares to previous Lágrimas del Valle releases Special thanks to Brandon Cummings from Altamar Brands for the interview and insight into this incredible project. Tequila Reviewed: Lágrimas del Valle “La Mesa del Charco” Plata 2026 Distillery: Cascahuín NOM 1123 #Tequila #LagrimasDelValle #Cascahuin #AdditiveFreeTequila #BlancoTequila #TequilaReview

The TRUTH About Tequila Most People Still Don’t Understand | Adam Fodor Interview

What if everything most people think they know about tequila is wrong? In this episode of Tasting Tequila with Brad, I sit down with Adam Fodor, co-founder of the International Tequila Academy, for one of the deepest tequila conversations I’ve had on the channel. We talk tequila education, additives, tequila myths, distillery tours, tequila sommeliers, production methods, NOM confusion, tequila culture, and why most people still think tequila is just shots, salt, and lime. Adam shares his journey from Hungary to Mexico, how the International Tequila Academy was created, and why understanding tequila goes way beyond just “smooth” or “additive free.” We also dive into tequila tasting, sensory training, distillery experiences, tequila business mistakes, and how tequila culture is evolving around the world. If you love additive-free tequila, traditional tequila production, tequila education, tequila distillery tours, or want to understand tequila at a deeper level, this interview is packed with value. Topics Covered: • International Tequila Academy • Tequila Sommelier Courses • Additives in Tequila • Tequila Myths Debunked • NOM Numbers Explained • Tequila Distillery Tours • Sergio Cruz & Distillation • Cascahuín, Tapatio, Viva Mexico & More • Why Tequila Tastes Different • Tequila Sensory Training • Traditional vs Modern Tequila Let me know in the comments: What tequila changed the way YOU think about tequila? #Tequila #AdditiveFreeTequila #TequilaReview #TequilaEducation #InternationalTequilaAcademy

I Tried Pink Red Bull With Tequila… Big Mistake.

Pink Red Bull and tequila sounded like a great idea… until I actually tried it. ⚡ In today’s episode of Tequila & Red Bull Cocktail Lab, I mix the Red Bull Pink Edition Wild Berries with Cambio Blanco tequila to see if this berry tequila cocktail combo actually works. Spoiler alert: This one got weird FAST. The Pink Edition features raspberry flavors and herbal verbena notes, and I thought the citrus, agave-forward profile of Cambio Blanco might balance it out perfectly. Yeah… not exactly. This cocktail experiment proves that not every tequila and Red Bull combination is a winner — even when you use a quality additive-free tequila. Cocktail Name: The Pink Coyote Featuring: * Cambio Blanco Tequila * Red Bull Pink Edition Wild Berries * Additive-free tequila * Tequila cocktail experiments * Agave spirit reviews If you enjoy tequila reviews, tequila cocktails, additive-free tequila, high-proof tequila, cocktail experiments, and agave content, subscribe to Tasting Tequila with Brad. #tequila #redbull #cocktails #agavespirits #tequilacocktail #additivefreetequila #mixology #energydrink #tequilareview #tastingtequila

Training My Tequila Nose Ep. 3 | Can I Identify Spice & Pepper Blind?

Can you actually identify black pepper and clove completely blind? Welcome back to Episode 3 of Training My Tequila Nose, the tequila sensory training series where I use a professional sommelier aroma kit to improve my ability to identify tequila aromas, tasting notes, and flavor profiles. In this episode, I focus on spice and pepper notes while comparing two very different tequilas: Bramido High Proof Blanco Tierra de Ensueño Reposado Using blind aroma training, I test black pepper and clove completely blind to see if aroma recognition actually changes the way tequila tastes in the glass. This episode dives deeper into: * pepper notes in tequila * barrel spice * aroma recognition * high-proof tequila * reposado tequila * sensory training * palate development * tequila education The more I do this series, the more I realize tequila tasting is not about making up fancy notes — it’s about training your brain to recognize aromas you already know inside a much more complex experience. If you enjoy tequila reviews, additive-free tequila, high-proof blancos, reposados, blind tastings, agave spirits, bourbon, whiskey, and tequila education, this series is for you. Subscribe for weekly tequila reviews, interviews, blind tastings, and agave education content. #Tequila #BlindTasting #TequilaReview #AgaveSpirits #AdditiveFreeTequila #HighProofTequila #ReposadoTequila