Can I Identify These Tequila Aromas Blind? | Train My Tequila Nose

Welcome back to another episode of Train My Tequila Nose!

In this blind aroma challenge, my wife selected three mystery aromas from the Wine Savant Nosing Kit and covered the labels. My challenge? Identify each aroma by smell alone and then see if I can find those same notes in two incredible tequilas: Nueve Uno Repo Deep and Inspiro Reserve Añejo.

This episode explores how aroma recognition impacts tequila tasting and why building your aroma memory may be one of the most important skills for becoming a better taster.

In this video:

• Blind Aroma Challenge

• Wine Savant Nosing Kit

• Train My Tequila Nose Series

• Nueve Uno Repo Deep Review

• Inspiro Reserve Añejo Review

• Caramel, Oak & Vanilla Detection

• Tequila Aroma Training

• Tequila Tasting Education

• Improving Your Palate Through Aroma Recognition

Can I correctly identify all three aromas? Watch until the end for the reveal.

If you enjoy tequila education, tequila reviews, and sensory training, be sure to subscribe and follow along as we continue training my tequila nose.

© Tasting Tequila with Brad

Cazcanes Nuestras Raíces Batch 2 Review | Can They Follow a Perfect 100-Point Spirit?

Last year, Cazcanes Nuestras Raíces Batch 1 made history by becoming the first distilled spirit ever to receive a perfect 100-point score. That achievement created an enormous challenge: how do you follow perfection?

In this review, we take a deep dive into Cazcanes Nuestras Raíces Batch 2, an extraordinary Destilado de Agave crafted using one of the most traditional and authentic production methods in Mexico.

Produced  in a remote region using wood-fired cooking, natural fermentation, handcrafted extraction methods, and wood-fired distillation, Cazcanes Nuestras Raíces represents the spirit of traditional agave craftsmanship.

In this video, we'll explore:

• Cazcanes Nuestras Raíces Batch 2 Review

• Batch 1 vs Batch 2 Comparison

• 100-Point Spirit Legacy

• Traditional Destilado de Agave Production

• Wild Fermentation Methods

• Wood-Fired Distillation

• Humberto Handcrafted Process

• Additive-Free Agave Spirits

• Small Batch Mexican Craft Spirits

Does Cazcanes Nuestras Raíces Batch 2 live up to the incredible reputation of Batch 1? Watch the full review and find out.

If you enjoy tequila, agave spirits, and authentic craft production, be sure to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments.

© Tasting Tequila with Brad

Can I Identify These Tequila Aromas Blind? | Train My Tequila Nose

Welcome back to another episode of Train My Tequila Nose!

In this blind aroma challenge, my wife selected three mystery aromas from the Wine Savant Nosing Kit and covered the labels. My challenge? Identify each aroma by smell alone and then see if I can find those same notes in two incredible tequilas: Nueve Uno Repo Deep and Inspiro Reserve Añejo.

This episode explores how aroma recognition impacts tequila tasting and why building your aroma memory may be one of the most important skills for becoming a better taster.

In this video:

• Blind Aroma Challenge

• Wine Savant Nosing Kit

• Train My Tequila Nose Series

• Nueve Uno Repo Deep Review

• Inspiro Reserve Añejo Review

• Caramel, Oak & Vanilla Detection

• Tequila Aroma Training

• Tequila Tasting Education

• Improving Your Palate Through Aroma Recognition

Can I correctly identify all three aromas? Watch until the end for the reveal.

If you enjoy tequila education, tequila reviews, and sensory training, be sure to subscribe and follow along as we continue training my tequila nose.

© Tasting Tequila with Brad

I Thought This Tequila & Red Bull Combo Would Be Awful... I Was Wrong

Can Coconut Berry Red Bull and Reposado Tequila actually work together?

In this episode of my Red Bull & Tequila series, I mix Pedro Furtivo Reposado with Coconut Berry Red Bull to see if this unexpected combination creates a cocktail worth drinking.

What started as a flavor experiment turned into one of the biggest surprises of the series. With notes of cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, oak, coconut, and berry, this tropical-inspired cocktail might be much better than expected.

In this video:

• Pedro Furtivo Reposado Review

• Coconut Berry Red Bull Cocktail

• Tequila and Energy Drink Experiment

• Easy Tequila Cocktail Recipe

• Summer Poolside Drink Ideas

• Red Bull Flavor Challenge

• Island Bandit Cocktail

Would you try this combination? Watch and find out if this strange pairing is actually a winner.

© Tasting Tequila with Brad

Can Mexico Make a World-Class Spirit Without Agave?

Can Mexico create a world-class spirit without using a single agave?

In this review, we explore a fascinating Distillado de Fruta made from 100% pineapple in Oaxaca, Mexico. Produced using traditional fermentation and distillation methods similar to mezcal, this unique spirit delivers tropical fruit, earthy complexity, citrus, smoke, and incredible depth.

We'll break down the production process, tasting notes, and explain why this pineapple distillate stands out among Mexico's growing world of artisanal spirits.

Topics Covered:

• Pineapple Distillate Review

• Distillado de Fruta Explained

• Mexican Craft Spirits

• Oaxaca Spirit Production

• Traditional Fermentation Methods

• Mezcal-Inspired Distillation

• Fruit-Based Spirits

• Unique Mexican Alcohol Reviews

If you love tequila, mezcal, rum, or exploring rare spirits, this is a bottle you'll want to know about.

© Tasting Tequila with Brad

Is Oscar Vasquez Making the Best Blanco Tequila Right Now?

Is Oscar Vasquez Camarena producing some of the best tequila in Jalisco today?

In this review, we take a deep dive into Musto Blanco Batch #2, an additive-free tequila crafted at NOM 1580 in the Highlands of Jalisco. Produced using estate-grown agave, traditional brick ovens, roller mill extraction, open-air fermentation, and copper-contact distillation, this tequila showcases everything fans love about authentic agave-forward spirits.

In this video, we'll cover:

• Musto Blanco Batch 2 Review

• Oscar Vasquez Camarena

• Additive-Free Tequila

• Highland Tequila Production

• Agave Forward Flavor Profiles

• Tequila Tasting Notes

• Best Blanco Tequilas

• Tequila Matchmaker Worthy Bottles

If you're searching for a premium blanco tequila with complexity, minerality, citrus, spice, and exceptional agave character, this review is for you.

© Tasting Tequila with Brad

Can a Barrel Make Tequila Stop Being Tequila?

Can a barrel actually make tequila stop being tequila?

In this video, we explore one of the most fascinating topics in the agave world: Amburana wood aging and how it impacts tequila classification.

We'll compare traditional oak-aged tequila with experimental Amburana-aged expressions, discuss CRT regulations, and explain why some products must be labeled as Agave Spirit instead of Tequila.

Featured products include innovative releases from Paladar and Lost Lore, showcasing how different woods can dramatically transform flavor, aroma, and even legal classification.

Topics Covered:

• Amburana Wood Explained

• Tequila vs Agave Spirit

• CRT Regulations

• Experimental Tequila Aging

• Barrel Finishing Techniques

• Oak vs Amburana

• Agave Flavor Preservation

• Future of Tequila Innovation

If you're passionate about tequila, barrel aging, and the future of agave spirits, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

© Tasting Tequila with Brad

The Family Legacy Behind This Incredible Tequila | Legacy 71 Story

In this exclusive interview, Legacy 71 founder Felipe Gonzalez shares the incredible story behind building a tequila brand from the ground up.

From planting estate-grown agave and studying agriculture to partnering with master distiller Rodrigo Sedano, Felipe spent nearly eight years creating a tequila that honors family heritage, tradition, and craftsmanship.

We discuss:

• The story behind Legacy 71 Tequila

• Estate-grown agave production

• Traditional tequila-making methods

• Rodrigo Sedano and tequila heritage

• Family connections to the Gonzalez legacy

• High-proof tequila development

• Building a tequila brand from scratch

• The future of Legacy 71

If you're passionate about tequila, entrepreneurship, agave spirits, and the stories behind great brands, this conversation is a must-watch.

© Tasting Tequila with Brad

Can 3 Months in a Barrel Really Make a Great Reposado?

Can just three months in a barrel create a reposado tequila worth buying?

In this review, we take a deep dive into Don Rico Reposado, a traditionally crafted tequila produced at NOM 1608 in Jalisco, Mexico. Using a unique blend of Highland and Valley agave, traditional stone ovens, roller mill extraction, open-air fermentation, and American white oak whiskey barrel aging, Don Rico aims to create a balanced and authentic tequila experience.

In this video, we'll explore: • Don Rico Reposado Review • Highland vs Valley Agave • Traditional Tequila Production • Reposado Tequila Tasting Notes • American Oak Barrel Influence • Agave Forward Tequila • Small Batch Tequila Review

Does three months of barrel aging add enough complexity, or is this just a dressed-up blanco? Watch and find out.

© Tasting Tequila with Brad

Jose Cuervo vs Craft Tequila Blind Taste Test (The Results Shocked Me!)

Can the world's most recognizable tequila brand compete with some of the best craft tequilas on the market?

In this blind tequila tasting, I compare Jose Cuervo Tradicional against three highly respected craft tequila brands: Mijenta, Arriesgado, and Entremanos. Without knowing which tequila is in each glass, I rank them based solely on aroma, flavor, complexity, minerality, agave character, and overall drinking experience.

This tasting proves just how important blind reviews are and how expectations can influence what we think we taste. Featured Tequilas: • Jose Cuervo Tradicional • Mijenta • Arriesgado • Entremanos Lot 4

Topics Covered: • Blind Tequila Tasting • Craft Tequila vs Commercial Tequila • Tequila Reviews • Agave Flavor Comparison • Traditional Tequila Production • Tequila Ranking • Best Blanco Tequila Watch until the end to see which tequila came out on top and whether the biggest name in tequila could compete with these craft producers. © Tasting Tequila with Brad