Carabuena Reposado Review of this 2025 Gold Medal tequila from the Valley of Tequila, Jalisco. Is Carabuena Reposado just gold medal hype or genuine quality? This 100% Blue Weber agave tequila aged 5 months in American and French oak delivers balance, depth, and agave character. Carabuena is crafted from fully mature 6-year agave grown across 400+ acres owned and operated by the distiller. Slow cooked in traditional masonry ovens for 30–35 hours and double distilled in stainless steel and copper alembic stills, this juice-only distillation preserves natural flavor. Nose: Cooked agave, chamomile, dried apricot, peach, orange peel, vanilla, caramel, dark chocolate. Palate: Sweet cooked agave, dried fruit, roasted nuts, salted caramel, light coffee bitterness. Finish: Medium-long, warm, balanced, agave-forward. After sitting down with owner Victor Diaz, I dive deeper into whether this Valley Reposado earns its award — or if the medal is just marketing. Watch my full interview with Victor Diaz here: [insert link] Have you tried Carabuena? Drop your thoughts below. Subscribe for weekly tequila reviews and interviews. #TastingTequilaWithBrad #Carabuena #CarabuenaReposado #TequilaReview #GoldMedalTequila #ValleyTequila #BlueWeberAgave #Reposado #AdditiveFreeTequila © Tasting Tequila with Brad

Lost Lore Blanco review, mixto tequila explained, NOM 1414 tequila breakdown. This 70% agave / 30% cane sugar tequila challenges what you think about mixtos. Lost Lore On Premise Blanco is made at NOM 1414 in Los Altos, Jalisco — and yes, it’s legally a mixto tequila. But this isn’t your typical 51% diffuser-made mixto. In this episode of Tasting Tequila with Brad, I break down: • What a mixto tequila actually is • Why 70% agave / 30% cane sugar matters • Production details from harvest to distillation • 45% ABV (90 proof) tasting notes • Whether “mixto” automatically means low quality Production Details: NOM: 1414 Agave: 5-year Blue Weber Harvest: 1-inch cut Cooking: 24-hour stone/brick oven Extraction: Roller mill to 10 brix Fermentation: Rum yeast Blend: 70% agave / 30% cane sugar Distillation: Double distilled, copper pot still Alcohol cut: 55% before proofing Final Proof: 45% ABV (90 proof) This video is about education, not hype. Mixto tequila has a reputation — but production methods matter more than labels. If you enjoy honest tequila reviews, production deep dives, and real talk about agave spirits, subscribe and join the conversation. Subscribe for more tequila reviews Like the video if you learned something Comment: Is mixto always bad? #TastingTequilaWithBrad #LostLoreTequila #MixtoTequila #TequilaReview © Tasting Tequila with Brad

rsations • Behind-the-brand interviews —you’re in the right place. Drop a comment: Which chapter are you reaching for — 3 or 4? ⸻ Featured in This Video ✔ Manuscrito Chapter 3 Reposado ✔ Manuscrito Chapter 4 High Proof ✔ Barrel discussion (Chardonnay influence) ✔ Full tasting notes ✔ Brand story with Jake Taylor ⸻ Call to Action If you enjoy honest tequila reviews, distillery insights, and conversations with the people behind the bottles: Hit LIKE SUBSCRIBE to Tasting Tequila with Brad Share with your agave crew Chapters 00:00 A Surprise Visit and Tequila Tasting 03:03 The Story Behind Manuscripto Tequila 05:45 Label Design and Storytelling 08:26 The Unique Characteristics of Chapter Three 11:36 Exploring Chapter Four: High Proof Reposado 14:36 The Role of Barrels in Flavor Development 17:18 The Importance of Master Distillers 20:37 Final Thoughts and Future Plans #Manuscrito #TequilaReview #AdditiveFree #HighProofTequila #ReposadoTequila #TequilaLovers #AgaveSpirits #TastingTequilaWithBrad #CraftTequila #tequilatime © Tasting Tequila with Brad