The Spirits Educator

The Spirits Educator

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  • Part 1 - Why You Should Be Drinking Código 1530 Tequila - Blanco & Rosa (NOM 1616)

    01:17 - Three Things that Separate Código from other Tequila Brands

    01:51 - Single NOM Tequila Brand

    02:43 - Aged Exclusively in French Oak Ex-Napa Cab Barrels

    04:13 - 3x the Agave Compared to other Tequilas

    05:35 - Código Hyper Transparency Production Method

    09:18 - Brief Brand Backstory

    10:39 - What is the Difference between El Valle vs Los Altos Agave?

    14:59 - What does the Jerusalem Cross mean?

    15:46 - Código Blanco (Explanation, Tasting, Worth It?)

    23:22 - Tasting Código Blanco vs Lalo Blanco

    29:09 - Tasting Código Rosa

    41:25 - Tasting Código Rosa vs El Mayor Rosado

    47:28 - Closing

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    Glassware Recommendations

    • Riedel Tequila Glasses Set (4)
    • Riedel Double Rocks Set (4)
    • Glencairn Whisky Glass Set (4)

    Current Gear

    • Canon EOS M50 Mark II
    • Canon EF-M 22mm
    • Camera Desk Stand
    • Samson Technologies Q2U Microphone
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    Affiliate Disclosure

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    Please drink responsibly.

    49 min
  • Why You Should Be Drinking Holladay Missouri Bourbon (History, Production & Tasting)

    01:11 - History

    04:54 - What is Real Missouri Bourbon?

    06:30 - Is it Possible to Make Kentucky-Style Bourbon in Missouri?

    09:57 - How is Holladay Bourbon Produced?

    21:22 - Tasting Ben Holladay Bourbon (Original Mash Bill)

    30:26 - Is Ben Holladay Worth $60?

    32:33 - Tasting Holladay Soft Red Wheat (Wheated Mash Bill)

    39:18 - Is Soft Red Wheat Worth $60?

    39:42 - Tasting Ben Hollday Rickhouse Proof Bourbon (Barrel-Proof)

    45:32 - Is Ben Holladay Rickhouse Proof Worth $75?

    47:14 - Tasting Holladay Soft Red Wheat Rickhouse Proof (Barrel-Proof)

    53:05 - Is Soft Red Wheat Rickhouse Proof Worth $75?

    54:48 - Closing

    The Complete Guide to Ben Holladay Bourbon - What is Real Missouri Bourbon?

    Holladay Bourbon Distillers Journal

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    Glassware Recommendations

    • Riedel Tequila Glasses Set (4)
    • Riedel Double Rocks Set (4)
    • Glencairn Whisky Glass Set (4)

    Current Gear

    • Canon EOS M50 Mark II
    • Canon EF-M 22mm
    • Camera Desk Stand
    • Samson Technologies Q2U Microphone
    • Adjustable Microphone Desk Stand

    Affiliate Disclosure

    The links for product recommendations in this post are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. This material is intended for those of legal drinking age.

    Please drink responsibly.

    56 min
  • Eco-Friendly B-Corp Tequila - Tasting Mijenta Blanco, Reposado, Cristalino & Añejo (NOM 1499)

    00:38 - Brand Information

    03:28 - Mijenta Blanco

    04:15 - Tasting Mijenta Blanco

    10:18 - Tasting Mijenta Blanco vs Lalo Blanco

    16:41 - Is Mijenta Blanco Worth $41-$45?

    17:11 - Mijenta Reposado

    18:24 - Tasting Mijenta Reposado

    23:14 - Is Mijenta Reposado Worth $60-$66?

    25:15 - Mijenta Cristalino Reposado

    26:56 - Tasting Mijenta Cristalino

    31:07 - Is Mijenta Cristalino Worth $82-$88?

    33:14 - Mijenta Gran Añejo

    37:57 - Tasting Mijenta Gran Añejo

    41:42 - Is Mijenta Gran Añejo Worth $130-$140?

    42:57 - Closing

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    Glassware Recommendations

    • Riedel Tequila Glasses Set (4)
    • Riedel Double Rocks Set (4)
    • Glencairn Whisky Glass Set (4)

    Current Gear

    • Canon EOS M50 Mark II
    • Canon EF-M 22mm
    • Camera Desk Stand
    • Samson Technologies Q2U Microphone
    • Adjustable Microphone Desk Stand

    Affiliate Disclosure

    The links for product recommendations in this post are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. This material is intended for those of legal drinking age.

    Please drink responsibly.

    45 min
  • Tasting Mijenta Añejo Gran Reserva (Aged 18 Months American White Oak, French Oak, Acacia & Cherry)

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    Glassware Recommendations

    • Riedel Tequila Glasses Set (4)
    • Riedel Double Rocks Set (4)
    • Glencairn Whisky Glass Set (4)

    Current Gear

    • Canon EOS M50 Mark II
    • Canon EF-M 22mm
    • Camera Desk Stand
    • Samson Technologies Q2U Microphone
    • Adjustable Microphone Desk Stand

    Affiliate Disclosure

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    Please drink responsibly.

    14 min
  • Tasting Mijenta Cristalino Reposado Tequila - Is It Worth $85? (Aged in Symphony Barrels) (NOM 1499)

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    Glassware Recommendations

    • Riedel Tequila Glasses Set (4)
    • Riedel Double Rocks Set (4)
    • Glencairn Whisky Glass Set (4)

    Current Gear

    • Canon EOS M50 Mark II
    • Canon EF-M 22mm
    • Camera Desk Stand
    • Samson Technologies Q2U Microphone
    • Adjustable Microphone Desk Stand

    Affiliate Disclosure

    The links for product recommendations in this post are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. This material is intended for those of legal drinking age.

    Please drink responsibly.

    13 min
  • Tasting Mijenta Reposado Tequila - Is It Worth $65? (Aged American White Oak, Cherry & Acacia Casks)

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    Glassware Recommendations

    • Riedel Tequila Glasses Set (4)
    • Riedel Double Rocks Set (4)
    • Glencairn Whisky Glass Set (4)

    Current Gear

    • Canon EOS M50 Mark II
    • Canon EF-M 22mm
    • Camera Desk Stand
    • Samson Technologies Q2U Microphone
    • Adjustable Microphone Desk Stand

    Affiliate Disclosure

    The links for product recommendations in this post are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. This material is intended for those of legal drinking age.

    Please drink responsibly.

    13 min
  • Tasting Mijenta Blanco vs Lalo Blanco Tequila - What's the Best Option for $45?

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    Glassware Recommendations

    • Riedel Tequila Glasses Set (4)
    • Riedel Double Rocks Set (4)
    • Glencairn Whisky Glass Set (4)

    Current Gear

    • Canon EOS M50 Mark II
    • Canon EF-M 22mm
    • Camera Desk Stand
    • Samson Technologies Q2U Microphone
    • Adjustable Microphone Desk Stand

    Affiliate Disclosure

    The links for product recommendations in this post are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. This material is intended for those of legal drinking age.

    Please drink responsibly.

    8 min
  • Tasting Mijenta Blanco Tequila - Is It Worth $45? (Sustainable & Certified B Corp) (NOM 1499)

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    Glassware Recommendations

    • Riedel Tequila Glasses Set (4)
    • Riedel Double Rocks Set (4)
    • Glencairn Whisky Glass Set (4)

    Current Gear

    • Canon EOS M50 Mark II
    • Canon EF-M 22mm
    • Camera Desk Stand
    • Samson Technologies Q2U Microphone
    • Adjustable Microphone Desk Stand

    Affiliate Disclosure

    The links for product recommendations in this post are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. This material is intended for those of legal drinking age.

    Please drink responsibly.

    12 min
  • Explaining Fernet-Branca & Brancamenta (History, Production, Tasting)

    01:40 - What is an Amaro?

    02:22 - Fratelli Branca

    03:18 - History of Fernet-Branca

    04:40 - Fun Facts about Fernet-Branca

    06:10 - How is Fernet-Branca Produced?

    09:51 - How to Officially Taste Fernet-Branca

    16:09 - Cocktail Suggestions for Fernet-Branca

    18:42 - Brancamenta

    Book Recommendation

    Amaro: The Spirited World of Bittersweet, Herbal Liqueurs, with Cocktails, Recipes, andFormulas by Brad Thomas Parsons

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    Glassware Recommendations

    • Riedel Tequila Glasses Set (4)
    • Riedel Double Rocks Set (4)
    • Glencairn Whisky Glass Set (4)

    Current Gear

    • Canon EOS M50 Mark II
    • Canon EF-M 22mm
    • Camera Desk Stand
    • Samson Technologies Q2U Microphone
    • Adjustable Microphone Desk Stand

    Affiliate Disclosure

    The links for product recommendations in this post are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. This material is intended for those of legal drinking age.

    Please drink responsibly.

    24 min
  • Tasting 3 Añejo Tequilas for Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Drinkers from El Jimador & Herradura (NOM 1119)

    00:34 - What is the difference El Jimador and Tequila Herradura?

    02:00 - Explaining El Jimador Añejo

    04:33 - Tasting El Jimador Añejo

    10:16 - Is El Jimador Añejo Worth $26 - $29?

    12:30 - Explaining Herradura Añejo

    16:37 - Tasting Herradura Añejo

    23:20 - Is Herradura Añejo Worth $52 - $56?

    24:43 - Explaining Herradura Legend

    29:32 - Tasting Herradura Legend

    34:37 - Is Herradura Legend Worth $96 - $104?

    The Complete Guide to Herradura Tequila

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    Glassware Recommendations

    • Riedel Tequila Glasses Set (4)
    • Riedel Double Rocks Set (4)
    • Glencairn Whisky Glass Set (4)

    Current Gear

    • Canon EOS M50 Mark II
    • Canon EF-M 22mm
    • Camera Desk Stand
    • Samson Technologies Q2U Microphone
    • Adjustable Microphone Desk Stand

    Affiliate Disclosure

    The links for product recommendations in this post are affiliate links. At zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. This material is intended for those of legal drinking age.

    Please drink responsibly.

    37 min

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