Cascahuin Single Barrel Reposado Review | Is This Private Barrel Pick Worth Hunting?

Highland vs Valley Tequila Blind Test… Can You Tell the Difference?

Highland vs Valley Tequila Blind Test… Can You Tell the Difference? What if you had four glasses of agave spirits in front of you... and one of them wasn't even tequila? In today's blind tasting, I'm comparing four incredible agave spirits to see if I can actually identify where they're made based only on aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and finish. Today's lineup includes: Fortaleza Blanco (Lowlands/Valley) El Viejito Blanco (Highlands) Elevación 1250 Rosa Blanco Waikulu Agave Spirit (Maui, Hawaii) Can terroir really be tasted in tequila? Can Highland agave be distinguished from Valley agave? And can I identify the only bottle that isn't tequila at all? In this blind review we'll discuss: ✔ Highland vs Valley Tequila ✔ Rosa Blanco characteristics ✔ Hawaiian Agave Spirit ✔ Aroma & Flavor Analysis ✔ Mouthfeel Comparison ✔ Blind Tasting Results ✔ Production Methods & Distillery Insights If you enjoy tequila education, blind tastings, distillery tours, additive-free tequila, agave spirits and honest reviews, you're in the right place. Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications for more tequila reviews, educational videos, interviews with master distillers, and blind tasting challenges. © Tasting Tequila with Brad

Cascahuin Single Barrel Reposado Review | Is This Private Barrel Pick Worth Hunting?

Cascahuin Single Barrel Reposado Review | Is This Private Barrel Pick Worth Hunting? What if the best tequila you'll ever taste is one you'll never be able to buy again? In today's review, I'm tasting an exclusive **Cascahuin Single Barrel Reposado**, specially selected by **High Spirits in Evansville, Indiana**. This private barrel selection was aged for **10 months in American Oak**, bottled at **47% ABV**, and represents everything that makes single barrel tequila so exciting. No two barrels are ever exactly alike. The same tequila can develop completely different aromas, flavors, texture, and finish depending on the individual barrel, warehouse conditions, and aging process. Once a single barrel sells out... it's gone forever. In this review I'll cover: Production & Aging Details Aroma Breakdown Flavor Notes Mouthfeel & Finish Is the higher 47% ABV the perfect proof? Is this barrel selection worth hunting down? If you love additive-free tequila, exclusive barrel picks, honest reviews, tequila education, and behind-the-scenes production insights, you're in the right place. Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and turn on Notifications for more tequila reviews, distillery visits, interviews, and educational content every week! © Tasting Tequila with Brad

The Tequila That Started My Journey! | El Viejito Plata 50 Review (50% ABV) | NOM 1107

The Tequila That Started My Journey! | El Viejito Plata 50 Review (50% ABV) | NOM 1107 What if one tequila completely changed the way you looked at tequila forever? In this review, I take a deep dive into El Viejito Plata 50, a 50% ABV high-proof tequila produced at NOM 1107—the very distillery that started my tequila journey over 20 years ago. We'll explore the complete production process including traditional stone oven cooking, roller mill extraction, closed stainless-steel fermentation, copper pot distillation, and why this high-proof blanco delivers such an expressive agave-forward profile. I'll also share my honest tasting notes covering: ✔ Cooked agave ✔ Citrus & lime zest ✔ Minerality ✔ Herbal notes ✔ Black pepper finish ✔ Mouthfeel & balance ✔ Overall value If you enjoy additive-free tequila reviews, tequila education, distillery deep dives, and honest tasting notes, you're in the right place. In this video you'll learn: -Why NOM 1107 is such an important distillery -How El Viejito Plata 50 is produced -What makes high-proof tequila different -Is El Viejito Plata 50 worth buying? -My honest final verdict If you enjoy tequila reviews, interviews with master distillers, production education, and blind tastings, don't forget to Like, Subscribe and turn on Notifications! © Tasting Tequila with Brad

Which Gold Medal Añejo Tequila Wins Blind? | Solo Blind Challenge

Which Gold Medal Añejo Tequila Wins Blind? | Solo Blind Challenge Can a brand-new Gold Medal winner beat some of my favorite añejo tequilas in a completely blind tasting? In this episode of the Solo Blind Series, I'm putting four Agavos Gold Medal-winning añejo tequilas head-to-head without knowing which is in the glass. Featured Tequilas: Insolito Añejo Pedro Furtivo Añejo Authentico Organic Añejo Blue Star Añejo Every tequila in this lineup earned a Gold Medal at the Agavos Awards, where judging is also performed completely blind. In this video: • Blind Tequila Challenge • Agavos Gold Medal Winners • Añejo Tequila Comparison • Solo Blind Series • Tequila Tasting Notes • Ranking Premium Añejo Tequilas • Honest Blind Reviews • Additive Free Tequila • Premium Tequila Education • Best Añejo Tequila Can the newcomer Blue Star compete with established favorites? Or will one of the familiar brands take the top spot? Watch until the reveal to see which tequila wins—and which one surprises me the most. If you enjoy blind tastings, tequila education, distillery visits, and honest tequila reviews, don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave your own ranking in the comments. Sip wisely. Drink responsibly. And always enjoy great tequila. © Tasting Tequila with Brad

Can House of Rare Make a Great Everyday Reposado?

Can House of Rare Make a Great Everyday Reposado? Can a brand known for limited releases and collector bottles create a great everyday sipping tequila? Today we're reviewing the House of Rare Reposado, the brand's core expression, and comparing it to the highly acclaimed House of Rare Cascahuín collaboration. Both tequilas spend 6 months aging in PX Sherry barrels, but there are some important differences that may completely change the drinking experience. In this video: • House of Rare Reposado Review • PX Sherry Barrel Aging Explained • Reposado Tequila Review • House of Rare vs Founder’s Cut • House of Rare Cascahuín Comparison • Pedro Ximénez Barrel Influence • Tequila Tasting Notes • Additive Free Tequila • Premium Reposado Review • Tequila Education We'll explore how PX Sherry barrels contribute flavors of dried fruit, honey, figs, raisins, caramel, cinnamon, and barrel spice while still allowing the agave character to shine through. Does House of Rare deliver the same magic found in their special releases, or is this simply another reposado on the shelf? Watch to find out. If you enjoy tequila reviews, distillery stories, master distiller interviews, and honest opinions about premium tequila, be sure to subscribe and join the conversation. Sip wisely, drink responsibly, and always drink great tequila. © Tasting Tequila with Brad