Tasting Tequila with Brad

Bradley Niccum
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Video at www.youtube.com/@Tastingtequilawithbrad Dive deep into the world of tequila with exclusive interviews from the industry's leading figures. Each episode, we bring you candid conversations with master distillers, brand founders, and agave experts who share their stories, craft secrets, and passion for tequila. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or just beginning your tequila journey, join us as we explore the rich culture, traditions, and innovations shaping this iconic spirit. Discover what makes tequila truly special, one sip at a time. Follow me at @tastingtequilawithbrad Facebook, Instagram, TIKTOK.

  1. Most Tequila Fans Get This WRONG! Tahona vs Roller Mill Explained

    2d ago

    Most Tequila Fans Get This WRONG! Tahona vs Roller Mill Explained

    Most Tequila Fans Get This WRONG! Tahona vs Roller Mill Explained When tequila enthusiasts talk about traditional production methods, the Tahona often gets all the attention. But did you know that most tequila produced today never touches a Tahona stone? In this video, we break down exactly how roller mills work, where they came from, why they're used by so many distilleries, and whether they actually produce inferior tequila. We'll explore the history of roller mills, their role in modern tequila production, and why some of the world's best tequilas rely on this extraction method. Featuring Siempre Tequila from NOM 1414 and insights into agave extraction, fermentation, distillation, and overall tequila craftsmanship. Topics Covered: • What is a roller mill? • Tahona vs Roller Mill • How tequila is made • Agave sugar extraction • Tequila production methods • Modern vs traditional tequila making • Does equipment determine tequila quality? • Tequila myths and misconceptions Whether you're a tequila beginner or a seasoned agave enthusiast, this video will help you understand what really matters when evaluating a great tequila. © Tasting Tequila with Brad ================================================= More Related Tags: tequila, tequila review, tequila production, tahona tequila, roller mill tequila, how tequila is made, tequila education, agave spirits, premium tequila, tequila myths, tequila facts, tequila making process, tequila industry, blanco tequila, reposado tequila, añejo tequila, nom 1414, cmre tequila, tequila tasting, best tequila, agave harvesting, tequila distillery #tequila #tequilareview #tequilaeducation #tahona #rollermill #tequilaproduction #agave #agavespirits #tequilafacts #tequilalovers #crafttequila #premiumtequila #tequilamaking #foryou #podcast

    3 min
  2. I Usually Avoid Honey Tequila… But This One Surprised Me! | Blue Star Reposado Honey Review

    3d ago

    I Usually Avoid Honey Tequila… But This One Surprised Me! | Blue Star Reposado Honey Review

    Honey tequila review, Blue Star Reposado Honey review, infused tequila review, flavored tequila review, Blue Star Spirits tequila, honey tequila tasting notes, tequila reviews 2026. When I first heard about Blue Star Reposado Honey Tequila, I wasn’t sure what to expect. As someone who usually prefers traditional additive-free tequilas, flavored and infused tequilas aren’t normally my first choice. But after seeing Blue Star recognized at the Agavos Awards and receiving a bottle to review, I decided to give it a fair shot. Produced at NOM 1589 in Jalisco, Mexico, Blue Star Reposado Honey combines reposado tequila aged 3-4 months with 100% natural honey sourced from artisan beekeepers in Jalisco. The result is a sweet but surprisingly balanced tequila that still allows some agave character to shine through. In this review I’ll cover: Aroma and tasting notes Production methods Honey infusion process Who this tequila is for Whether it’s worth the $44.99 price tag Have you tried a honey tequila before? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe for weekly tequila reviews, blind tastings, distillery tours, interviews with tequila makers, and educational content from the world of agave spirits. #Tequila #HoneyTequila #BlueStarSpirits #TequilaReview #ReposadoTequila #Agave #CraftTequila #TequilaTasting #TastingTequilaWithBrad

    4 min
  3. I’ve NEVER Had a High-Proof Rosa Añejo… Until Now

    4d ago

    I’ve NEVER Had a High-Proof Rosa Añejo… Until Now

    Elevación 1250 Rosa Añejo Fuerte review! This unreleased tequila from NOM 1522 was crafted by Master Distiller Iliana Partida and aged 14 months in French oak Cabernet Sauvignon barrels from Napa Valley. Bottled at 44.4% ABV, this High-Proof Rosa Añejo may be one of the most unique tequilas I’ve tasted all year. In this review, I’m taking a first look at the upcoming Elevación 1250 Rosa Añejo Fuerte, a tequila that isn’t even on the market yet. What makes it unique? ✅ 14 Months Aged ✅ French Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels ✅ Napa Valley Wine Casks ✅ Wet Barrel Program ✅ 44.4% ABV (High Proof) ✅ Crafted by Iliana Partida ✅ Produced at NOM 1522 ✅ Additive-Free Tequila The barrels are sourced directly from a California Cabernet Sauvignon winery and filled within approximately three weeks of being emptied, allowing the tequila to capture incredible wine character while maintaining the agave-forward profile tequila lovers crave. Could this be one of the most interesting tequila releases of the year? Watch the full review and let me know your thoughts in the comments. Have you ever tried a Rosa Añejo? Have you ever seen a High-Proof Rosa Añejo? Would you buy one when it becomes available? #Tequila #Elevacion1250 #AnejoTequila #RosaTequila #HighProofTequila #AdditiveFreeTequila #TequilaReview #NOM1522 #ElianaPartida #Agave

    4 min
  4. The Truth About Drink With Wayne, Cazcanes & The Tequila Industry.

    5d ago

    The Truth About Drink With Wayne, Cazcanes & The Tequila Industry.

    The Truth About Drink With Wayne, Cazcanes & The Tequila Industry. In this exclusive interview, Wayne Cafariella (Drink With Wayne) sits down with Brad Niccum to discuss his journey from bourbon enthusiast to one of the most recognizable voices in tequila. Wayne opens up about content creation, social media growth, Cazcanes Tequila, influencer culture, additive-free tequila, tequila trips to Mexico, and what really happens behind the scenes in the tequila industry. We dive into the story of Cascanes Nuestras Raíces, the legendary jungle spirit that inspired the brand, Wayne’s first trip to Mexico, meeting tequila legends like Lalo Gonzalez and Carlos Camarena, and why the tequila community is unlike any other spirits category. If you’ve ever wondered what Drink With Wayne really thinks about tequila, social media, brand ambassadors, influencers, tequila education, and the future of agave spirits, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for. In This Interview: ✔ The origin of Drink With Wayne ✔ Growing from 5,000 to 90,000 followers ✔ The truth about tequila influencers ✔ Behind the scenes at Cazcanes Tequila ✔ Nuestras Raíces Jungle Spirit ✔ Tequila trips to Mexico ✔ Additive-free tequila ✔ Social media success tips ✔ Tequila storytelling and education ✔ The future of premium tequila Subscribe for more tequila reviews, tequila interviews, distillery tours, blind tastings, and conversations with the people shaping the tequila world. #DrinkWithWayne #Cazcanes #Tequila #AdditiveFreeTequila #TequilaInterview #AgaveSpirits

    1h 13m
  5. Can You Smell Flowers in Tequila? | Blind Floral Notes Challenge

    6d ago

    Can You Smell Flowers in Tequila? | Blind Floral Notes Challenge

    Can you actually smell flowers in tequila? Welcome back to Episode 4 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. Today we’re focusing on one of the most misunderstood tequila tasting notes: floral aromas. Using a blind aroma challenge, I test myself on floral notes and then compare what I smell against two incredible additive-free blancos: La Pulga 110 High Proof Blanco Siempre Exclusivo Vivo Blanco Many tequila drinkers hear reviewers talk about floral notes, orange blossom, jasmine, honeysuckle, and delicate aromas—but can you actually identify them blind? More importantly, can aroma training help you recognize those same characteristics inside a glass of tequila? In this episode we explore: Floral notes in tequila Blind aroma training Tequila sensory development High-proof tequila tasting Additive-free tequila Aroma recognition techniques How professional tasters develop their palate The goal of this series isn’t to sound fancy—it’s to train our brains to recognize aromas and become better tequila tasters together. If you enjoy tequila reviews, additive-free tequila, blind tastings, agave spirits, tequila education, and high-proof blancos, make sure to subscribe. New episodes of Training My Tequila Nose every week. #Tequila #BlindTasting #TequilaReview #AdditiveFreeTequila #AgaveSpirits #HighProofTequila

    5 min
  6. I Never Drink Cuervo… But a Viewer Requested This Review

    Jun 8

    I Never Drink Cuervo… But a Viewer Requested This Review

    A viewer asked me to review Jose Cuervo Tradicional Blanco, a tequila I would not normally choose for myself. After recently visiting La Rojeña Distillery in Tequila, Mexico, seeing the stone ovens, roller mills, temperature-controlled fermentation tanks, and copper stills, I decided it was time to give this tequila a fair and honest review. Jose Cuervo is one of the most recognized names in tequila, but it’s also one of the most criticized among tequila enthusiasts. Does Cuervo Tradicional Blanco deserve that reputation, or is it better than many people think? In this review, I share my thoughts on the aroma, flavor, finish, production methods, and whether this bottle is worth your money. Most importantly, I answer the question: would I buy it again? If you enjoy tequila reviews, additive-free tequila discussions, distillery tours, blind tastings, and honest opinions, make sure to subscribe and join us for future reviews. Tequila Reviewed: Jose Cuervo Tradicional Blanco Distillery Visited: La Rojeña Distillery Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico Have you tried Cuervo Tradicional Blanco? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. #JoseCuervo #TequilaReview #CuervoTradicional #BlancoTequila #Tequila #TequilaMexico #LaRojena #TequilaTasting #TastingTequilaWithBrad #TheTequilaReport

    6 min
  7. I Ranked 4 Double Gold Tequilas Blind… Here’s What Happened

    Jun 7

    I Ranked 4 Double Gold Tequilas Blind… Here’s What Happened

    Blind tequila tasting of 4 Double Gold-winning high-proof reposados including Manuscrito, Don Vicente, Lost Lore, and Casa Mexico. Which tequila wins blind? Today I’m ranking four of the highest-scoring tequilas from the Agavos Awards in a completely blind tasting to see if my palate agrees with the judges. The lineup: Manuscrito High-Proof Reposado – 95 Points Don Vicente Fuerte Reposado – 93 Points Lost Lore Reposado – 92 Points Casa Mexico Reposado – 91 Points These award-winning reposado tequilas all earned Double Gold honors, but once the bottles are hidden, scores, marketing, and reputation no longer matter. In this blind tequila review, I’m judging each tequila based on: ✅ Aroma ✅ Flavor ✅ Complexity ✅ Mouthfeel ✅ Finish ✅ Overall Enjoyment Will the 95-point tequila take first place? Will the Agavos Awards rankings match my blind rankings? Or will one of these Double Gold winners pull off an upset? Watch until the reveal to see which high-proof reposado tequila comes out on top. If you enjoy tequila reviews, blind tastings, additive-free tequila, tequila education, distillery tours, and agave spirits, make sure to subscribe for new videos every week. Subscribe for weekly tequila reviews, blinds, interviews, and tequila adventures. #Tequila #BlindTasting #Reposado #HighProofTequila #AdditiveFreeTequila #TequilaReview #Agave #AgavosAwards #TequilaMatchmaker

    4 min
  8. The Dirty Secret of Tequila Production | 15 Liters of Waste for Every Liter Made

    Jun 6

    The Dirty Secret of Tequila Production | 15 Liters of Waste for Every Liter Made

    Most tequila fans know about agave, brick ovens, tahonas, roller mills, and aging barrels. But very few know about one of the biggest challenges facing the tequila industry today: vinasse. For every liter of tequila produced, distilleries can generate anywhere from 7 to 15 liters of vinasse, a highly acidic wastewater byproduct created during distillation. If improperly managed, vinasse can damage waterways, deplete oxygen levels, impact soil health, and create major environmental concerns. In this video, we’re breaking down: ✅ What vinasse is ✅ How much is created during tequila production ✅ Why distilleries can’t simply dump it ✅ How responsible tequila producers treat and manage vinasse ✅ The future of sustainability in the tequila industry If you love learning about tequila production, additive-free tequila, agave farming, sustainability, and what really happens behind the scenes in Jalisco, this video is for you. Have you ever heard of vinasse before? Let me know in the comments. Subscribe for tequila reviews, distillery tours, industry interviews, blind tastings, and tequila education every week. #Tequila #Vinasse #AdditiveFreeTequila #TequilaEducation #Agave #TequilaProduction #Sustainability #TequilaIndustry

    5 min
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Video at www.youtube.com/@Tastingtequilawithbrad Dive deep into the world of tequila with exclusive interviews from the industry's leading figures. Each episode, we bring you candid conversations with master distillers, brand founders, and agave experts who share their stories, craft secrets, and passion for tequila. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or just beginning your tequila journey, join us as we explore the rich culture, traditions, and innovations shaping this iconic spirit. Discover what makes tequila truly special, one sip at a time. Follow me at @tastingtequilawithbrad Facebook, Instagram, TIKTOK.

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  • Creator
    Bradley Niccum
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
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    Tasting Tequila with Brad

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