DEC 9

Catching Up With the Creator of the World’s First Jewish Tequila | Tekiah Spirits

The world’s first Jewish tequila is back on the channel! Today I’m catching up with Greg Sobol, the founder of Tekiah Spirits, the premium kosher tequila that’s quickly spreading from Michigan to new markets across the U.S. In this follow-up interview, Greg shares updates on Tekiah’s growth, the story behind launching a Jewish-branded tequila, the meaning of L’Chaim in tequila culture, what’s coming in 2025, and how the new Añejo is progressing. We talk Blanco, Reposado, kosher certification, Jewish traditions, Hanukkah, Shabbat L’Chaims, and what it’s really like building a tequila brand from scratch. If you’ve ever been curious about Tekiah Spirits, kosher tequila, or the creator behind this unique brand, this is the perfect interview. Order Tekiah Spirits here: https://www.tekiashpirits.com Follow Tekiah Spirits on social: IG: @tekiashpirits FB: Tekiah Spirits If you enjoy interviews with tequila founders, reviews, production deep dives, and agave education… subscribe and join the community! Subscribe for more: @tastingtequilawithbrad #TekiahSpirits #JewishTequila #KosherTequila #TequilaInterview #TastingTequilaWithBrad #TequilaCommunity #AgaveSpirits #TequilaLovers © Tasting Tequila with Brad

22 min

DEC 8

Unboxing Night 1 of The 12 Nights of Agave | Tequila, Mezcal & Mexico’s Spirit Journey Begins!

Unboxing Night 1 of The 12 Nights of Agave | Tequila Mezcal & Mexico’s Spirit Journey Begins! The 12 Nights of Agave begins! From Jalisco to Oaxaca, this premium FlaviAir box features tequila, mezcal, raicilla & rare agave spirits. Night 1 tasting, review, and full unboxing! Welcome to Night 1 of The 12 Nights of Agave — a limited, curated journey through Mexico’s agave heartlands. This FlaviAir release features premium tequila, mezcal, raicilla, and regional agave spirits sourced from iconic terroirs across Jalisco, Oaxaca, and beyond. Tonight, we crack open Day One, explore what’s inside, talk production methods, and taste the first mystery spirit. If you love tequila, mezcal, traditional distillation, or exploring rare agave gems, this is the perfect series to follow. What’s inside Night 1? How does this spirit taste? Is this box worth the hype? The 12 Nights of Agave box is normally $250. This release is SOLD OUT, but I’ll share links here anytime new batches drop. https://flaviar.com/pages/la-ruta-del-agave Stick around — this is going to be fun. If you love agave spirits, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and follow along tomorrow for Night 2. Drop a comment: Have you tried a set like this before?

3 min

DEC 7

The BEST High-Proof Blanco I’ve Ever Reviewed | Siempre Exclusivo Conexiones

The BEST High-Proof Blanco I’ve Ever Reviewed | Siempre Exclusivo Conexiones Siempre Exclusivo Conexiones, High-Proof Blanco, and Sergio Cruz deliver one of the best noses and flavor profiles I’ve ever experienced in a tequila. In this review, I break down why this might be the best Blanco + High-Proof tequila I have ever tasted — from the explosive aroma to the balanced palate and silky finish. This is Doug Price’s newest Agave Social Club collaboration with Siempre Tequila, crafted with intention, authenticity, and a deep respect for agave. Distilled at the legendary NOM 1414 under the guidance of Sergio Cruz, Conexiones brings layers of vanilla, cooked agave, cinnamon, tropical fruit, citrus, mint, anise, minerality, and a clean, refreshing finish that keeps you coming back for more. If you’re a fan of high-proof tequila, additive-free tequila, or simply want to experience something truly exceptional, this bottle is one you can’t miss. Comment below with the next tequila you want me to review — and if you’ve tried Conexiones, tell me what YOU tasted! Subscribe so you don’t miss the upcoming Conexiones Repo, Añejo, and Extra Añejo reviews. If you want access to special releases just like this one, join a great tequila community, support amazing brands, and sip incredible agave spirits — join the Agave Social Club. Cheers, salute, and enjoy the journey! #SiempreTequila #Conexiones #HighProofTequila #AgaveSocialClub #TequilaReview #AdditiveFreeTequila #NOM1414 #BlancoTequila #TastingTequilaWithBrad #TequilaCommunity

3 min

DEC 5

These Tequilas Were Inspired by MUSIC?!

These Tequilas Were Inspired by MUSIC?! These tequilas were inspired by MUSIC! Discover the surprising stories behind Tesoro Azul, Santo, Música Tequila, and Juan Lobo — brands with real musical roots and incredible flavor. What happens when the world of tequila collides with the world of MUSIC? In today’s episode of Tasting Tequila With Brad, we dive into four tequila brands with authentic musical connections — from founders who are musicians, to brands inspired by rhythm, creativity, and culture. Whether it’s Tesoro Azul’s connection to Latin music, Santo’s rock ’n’ roll roots with Sammy Hagar, Música Tequila’s mission to support artistic communities, or Juan Lobo’s country heritage born from Jon Wolfe’s passion for tequila — these bottles tell stories worth sipping on. ⭐ Inside This Video You’ll Learn: ✔ Why these tequilas were inspired by music ✔ The artists, founders, and stories behind each brand ✔ How Santo ties directly to rock music ✔ Why Música Tequila was created by musicians ✔ The country roots and legacy behind Juan Lobo ✔ Flavor notes, production details, and tasting impressions ✔ Which one surprised me the most These are tequilas with history, rhythm, and personality — and they might change the way you think about your next pour. CALL TO ACTION If you enjoyed this breakdown, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop a comment: Which musical tequila should I review next? And follow for more interviews, deep dives, and tequila education. #Tequila #MusicInspired #TequilaReview #AgaveSpirits #TastingTequilaWithBrad #SantoTequila #MusicaTequila #JuanLoboTequila #TesoroAzul

3 min

DEC 4

Inside Atanasio Tequila: Sheccid Carranza Reveals the Family Legacy & Artisanal Process

Discover the true art of tequila with Sheccid Elizabeth Carranza, daughter of master distiller Rene Carranza and one of the driving forces behind Tequila Atanasio. In this exclusive interview, Sheccid takes us inside her family’s world—where tradition, innovation, and passion collide to create one of Mexico’s most authentic artisanal tequilas. We explore the origins of the Carranza legacy, how the brand has evolved since Sheccid entered the industry in 2019, and why Atanasio’s emphasis on artisanal production is changing the tequila conversation. From the fields to the distillery, Sheccid breaks down how the farming community, agave caretakers, and skilled producers all contribute to the final spirit. You’ll also learn about new innovations happening at the distillery—like their experimental brick oven, high-proof releases, and hands-on experiences that allow visitors to feel the heartbeat of tequila production. Whether you’re a tequila lover, a student of agave spirits, or someone who wants to better understand what makes real Mexican tequila special, this interview offers insights you won’t find anywhere else. ⭐ Key Topics Covered • Sheccid’s personal journey into tequila • The Carranza family’s history in agave and distillation • Why Atanasio focuses on artisanal, traditional processes • How the distillery collaborates with farmers • Innovations that enhance flavor and authenticity • What to expect from “The Atanasio Experience” • High-proof offerings and their role in preserving true agave character • How to find Atanasio in local markets High-Value Takeaways • Tequila is a collaborative art, not an individual craft • The Atanasio team works to preserve traditional production • Farming and raw agave quality are the heart of the final flavor • The new brick oven project could redefine their future releases • Visitors can experience the process directly in the agave fields • High-proof expressions protect the spirit’s true essence and character Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tequila and Athanasio 02:20 Sheccid’s Journey into Tequila 06:16 Family Legacy and the Role of Rene Carranza 10:38 The Atanasio Experience: Connecting with Tradition 15:04 Understanding the Tequila Production Process 23:10 New Innovations in Tequila Production 30:45 Exploring Atanasio’s Unique Offerings 38:16 Availability and How to Experience Atanasio If you enjoyed this deep dive into Atanasio Tequila, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new interview, review, or tequila story. Drop a comment with your favorite Atanasio expression—or what distillery you want to see featured next! #Tequila #AtanasioTequila #SheccidCarranza #ReneCarranza #AgaveSpirits #MexicanSpirits #ArtisanalTequila #AgaveCulture #TequilaInterview #TastingTequilaWithBrad #TequilaExperience #DistilleryTour © Tasting Tequila with Brad

43 min

DEC 3

Taste Testing Agave Spirits You’ve Never Heard Of!

Taste Testing Agave Spirits You’ve Never Heard Of! Today I’m taste testing agave spirits you’ve probably never heard of — the Rosa and Reposado expressions from Finca 18, a hidden artisanal distillery in Puerto Vallarta producing some of the most unique small-batch agave spirits in Mexico. If you love discovering new agave spirits, learning about craft producers, or finding brands that are flying under the radar, this Finca 18 Rosa & Reposado review is for you. Finca 18 is a family-owned distillery built on a historic ranch along the old El Camino Real, restored after sitting abandoned for nearly 10 years. Today, with co-founder Greg Rutkowski, the distillery focuses on authentic, honest, artisanal agave spirits far from the tourist traps. Finca 18 Rosa Aged 17 days in Napa Valley ex-merlot French oak barrels. Soft berries, vanilla, agave sweetness, and a delicate pink hue. Finca 18 Reposado Rested, balanced, lightly oaked, and full of cooked agave character. Smooth, clean, and incredibly easy to sip. In this review, I break down: The aroma, palate, and finish of each expression What makes Finca 18 different from commercial agave brands How the barrels shape the Rosa & Reposado flavor Why this small distillery is becoming a must-visit destination in Puerto Vallarta Whether you’re an agave lover, tequila fan, or just curious about new spirits, these bottles offer something totally different — and worth discovering. WATCH NEXT: – Interview with Greg Rutkowski (Co-Founder of Finca 18) – Finca 18 Agave Sourcing Explained – Agave + Chocolate Pairing with Finca 18 If you enjoy discovering rare agave spirits, drop a like and subscribe for more reviews, interviews, and deep dives! #AgaveSpirits #Finca18 #TequilaReview #AgaveReview #RosaAgave #ReposadoAgave #PuertoVallarta #TastingTequilaWithBrad #HiddenGems #CraftSpirits #AgaveCulture © Tasting Tequila with Brad

6 min

DEC 2

This Añejo Shocked Me… 30 Months in Bourbon Oak!

This Añejo shocked me… 30 months in bourbon oak and I was NOT expecting this flavor profile. Today I’m reviewing the Cárdenas Legacy Añejo — an additive-free, small-batch tequila crafted at NOM 1468 in Arandas by Master Distiller Francisco González Jr. Aged in American White Oak bourbon barrels for 30 full months, this Añejo brings warm caramel, vanilla, cream soda, candied lemon, and barrel spice on the nose. The palate hits with cooked agave, cinnamon, honey, oak, and that bourbon-barrel punch. The finish? Long, bright, and dripping with butterscotch, pepper, and sherry-like sweetness. This bottle was created with influence from tequila legend Marco Cedano, and designed to honor the multi-generation Cárdenas family heritage — U.S. veterans, early New Mexico settlers, and a deep pride for authentic tequila culture. In this video, I break down: ✔️ Full nose, palate & finish ✔️ Brick-oven cooking + open-air fermentation ✔️ Copper pot distillation ✔️ Why this Añejo truly shocked me ✔️ Whether Cárdenas Legacy is worth grabbing If you’ve tried it, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe for more weekly tequila reviews, interviews & blind tastings @Tastingtequilawithbrad #AnejoTequila #CardenasLegacy #TequilaReview #AdditiveFreeTequila #BourbonBarrelAging #TastingTequilaWithBrad #AgaveSpirits #NOM1468 #TequilaCommunity #TequilaLovers © Tasting Tequila with Brad

5 min

DEC 1

Batch 2 Valor Blanco + NEW High Proof! First Taste & Future Single Barrel Pick

Today I’m tasting the BRAND-NEW Valor Batch 2 Blanco — the tequila that will become my FIRST EVER Tasting Tequila With Brad single-barrel añejo pick — plus the all-new Valor High Proof! Today is a big moment for the channel. I’m tasting the Valor Batch 2 Blanco, the exact tequila that will go into the barrel for my first ever Tasting Tequila With Brad x Valor Añejo single-barrel pick coming in 2025. This is where the journey begins — with the blanco that sets the foundation for everything that happens in the barrel. If Batch 2 is any indication, this will turn into something truly special once it ages. I’m also tasting the brand-new Valor High Proof, a clean, agave-forward, elevated-proof tequila that is going to get a LOT of attention in the tequila community. In today’s video: 00:00 – Batch 2 Blanco intro 00:35 – Why this blanco matters 01:10 – Tasting notes (nose, palate, finish) 02:45 – How it will age into my single barrel 03:20 – New Valor High Proof tasting 05:05 – What’s coming in 2025 from Valor 05:45 – Final thoughts & call to action Valor continues to impress with transparency, quality, and their nonprofit mission through the Gente Buena Foundation, supporting clean water and community improvements in Mexico. If you’re excited to follow the single-barrel journey from Day 1 all the way to release, make sure you’re subscribed — you won’t want to miss this. Comment below: Are you more excited for Batch 2 or the new High Proof? Hit Subscribe so you don’t miss updates on my first ever Valor single-barrel pick. Follow on Instagram & TikTok: @TastingTequilaWithBrad Full interviews, reviews & barrel updates coming soon! #ValorTequila #Batch2 #HighProofTequila #TastingTequilaWithBrad #TequilaReview #AgaveSpirits #TequilaCommunity #SingleBarrelTequila #AdditiveFreeTequila #BlancoTequila #TequilaTime #TequilaFans #TequilaTasting #TequilaLovers #DrinkBetter #CraftTequila #AgaveLove © Tasting Tequila with Brad

5 min

Tasting Tequila with Brad

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Unboxing Night 1 of The 12 Nights of Agave | Tequila, Mezcal & Mexico’s Spirit Journey Begins!

The BEST High-Proof Blanco I’ve Ever Reviewed | Siempre Exclusivo Conexiones

These Tequilas Were Inspired by MUSIC?!

Inside Atanasio Tequila: Sheccid Carranza Reveals the Family Legacy & Artisanal Process

Taste Testing Agave Spirits You’ve Never Heard Of!

This Añejo Shocked Me… 30 Months in Bourbon Oak!

Batch 2 Valor Blanco + NEW High Proof! First Taste & Future Single Barrel Pick

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Catching Up With the Creator of the World’s First Jewish Tequila | Tekiah Spirits

Unboxing Night 1 of The 12 Nights of Agave | Tequila, Mezcal & Mexico’s Spirit Journey Begins!

The BEST High-Proof Blanco I’ve Ever Reviewed | Siempre Exclusivo Conexiones

These Tequilas Were Inspired by MUSIC?!

Inside Atanasio Tequila: Sheccid Carranza Reveals the Family Legacy & Artisanal Process

Taste Testing Agave Spirits You’ve Never Heard Of!

This Añejo Shocked Me… 30 Months in Bourbon Oak!

Batch 2 Valor Blanco + NEW High Proof! First Taste & Future Single Barrel Pick

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