nah. He cares about the craft. He is not being bias. Plus, those tequilas do all taste very different if you are familiar with many tequila. FYI Don Julio Blanco is the ultra premium for most new tequila drinkers. Dont touch the expensive stuff until you learn to appreciate Anejo.
Ultra premium???? This is informative but theres not much craft in this video . Appreciate the Anejo? Anejo is for newbies and whiskey drinkers who are trying to crossover in to agave spirits. Blanco is the expression catadors and True tequila drinkers prefer. The essence of agave. @@cj7688
I don't even like tequila. Immediate watch for Andre. Bring him on as often as possible; dude is so knowledgeable, yet so humble. I support him every time I see him because he never disappoints.
@@user-te3qq1rb7uobviously he isn’t a jack of all trades, and it makes sense that he would have a preference. But for me as someone who knows nothing about spirits, he explained the process of tequila production and the different types very well.
Seems like a nice guy but maybe next time they could use some quality tequilas without additives and he could know the differences in the distilleries and techniques.
This guy is an idiot who fooled you he didn’t drink a single real chemical free tequila only all the known fake brands who use chemicals none of these are real tequila
Your both dummies then and you wasted 17 years of your life if you knew anything about tequila you would know he didn’t review a single real tequila. Real tequila doesn’t have chemicals these are all famous imposter brands who use chemicals
That car analogy was spot on. I feel like after Andre has a bit of alcohol in him he not only loosens up but also tends to have some thoughtful/aphoristic words.
dude.. theres an endless amounts of people reviewing burboun, whiskey, and scotch on youtube. theres far less tequila and mezcal professional/sommelier also nice $B profile pic
I love Andre's commentary and how he says them. Great tip on how to train your palate to discern quality and variety of tequila, is to start with buying the less expensive tequila and then slowly moving up in price and selection. This advice is not only great for tequila but for wine and spirits overall.
@@jaad9848Fair point! Like most things in life... there's a point of diminishing returns somewhere albeit it's mostly subjective for most people; with the minority either being professionals or enthusiasts; for the remainder probably placebo.
This video has answered a question I’ve had for 7 years now! When I first turned 21 i went to a fancy restaurant and tried this tequila i havnt been able to find since. And like you described it. It was like driving a Ferrari before I even had been in a Honda. I’ve been searching for that taste in tequila ever since. And today you have finally found it for me!! It was don julio 1942!
That's just every product... ever. In general, people who are wiling to drop more money on a single item already know what they are looking for. I don't walk into a liquor store for a bottle of Macallan and see a poster for Jack Daniels and go "oh wow, that'll save me a lot of money. I'm getting that instead."
@@treydigs02That's a completely different marketing strategy. You see the flashy and pretty and once you've joined the ecosystem, people find it hard to go back to anything else
As my tequila experience has matured over the years i tend to prefer the less sweet tequilas and additive free ones. The sweet ones are the gateway i have found, and i have a bottle in my house to give to non tequila drinkers to start a discussion. El Tesoro is my current splurge and its half the price of clase or 1942. Espolon reposado hits that sweet spot of price to quality.
El Tesoro is probably my current favorite blanco and you can’t beat it for 48 bucks it’s so affordable. I currently tesero and ocho repo, Don Fulano, fortaleza, wild common, and g4 medera blanco. and fortaleza and codigo still strength anjeo. I’m still on the hunt for more tequilas though.
@@bradyblankenship9182 there's a bottle of El Tesoro anejo aged in a Laphroig barrel at my local Binny's. I'm really tempted to pull the trigger on it, even though it's like $130.
@@bradyblankenship9182 Those are all great choices, i would also recommend the Tres Agaves or Tapatio tequila which are also additive free and great to sip on
Andre is a fantastic personality-knowledgeable and interesting without pretension and the ability to explain things well. Please make more videos with him.
Do I like Tequila - nope, do I have any desire to purchase these - nope - Do I watch everything you post with Andre Houston Mack in it - of course I do!
Can you do an episode comparing some of these to tequilas with no additives? It would be so interesting to see your opinion on that and what the differences are.
This is the most honest and unpretentious explanation of the entire range of tequilas I have ever seen. Notice there were no celebrity tequilas in the lineup. That's because most of them are junk. Andre, thank you for a very informative video that is a benefit to beginners and aficionados alike. You need your own TH-cam channel.
I live in Jalisco and love tequila. There are so many amazing tequilas. Maybe these are representative of what he can get in the US. I offer a raicilla/tequila/mezcal tasting as an addition to my boat tours (Boca Boat Tours) and love sharing all this area offers.
We've heard that the US gets better selection of addictive free tequilas than Mexico but it depends on your area. CA, NY and Chicago are the top tier markets and get the better selections. Also if you're in a control state like Ohio your selection will definitely be limited.
This was a joy to watch. We were recently in Mexico and, while wrangling our two toddlers in the airport, managed to pick up a very nice tequila for the price point (Xicote anejo). I went for the bottle I've never seen before that did not look mass produced. It turned out to be a great gamble this time!
3 minutes into your video and I see why you have 6.60 million subscribers. A former 5 star restaurant mngr, I see you, my friend, have an incredible gift of teaching. Thank you!
I worked at a cocktail bar for a while and we had a guy come in and order 3 Don Julio 1942s and OJ. I had to pause each time and double check with him to be sure. His bill at the end of the night was like $60 for tequila and OJ...
It’s not unusual to have sangrita (not to be confused with sangria) with tequila but most bars/restaurants don’t make their own sangrita. OJ would be much sweeter but it might have worked in a pinch.
This was a great tour. I'll note that I lined up a blind tasting not too long ago with a series of repos, and the 1942 repo won unanimously among 10 of us. Several of us picked out the Clase Azul immediately, as it tastes like vanilla, sugary, club girl candy pop (which it pretty much is). My only regret on this video is that he did not include Fortaleza, which is one of my favorites.
What makes tequila taste salty? That's always seemed like an odd flavor to show up in a liquor's profile, to me, but I've definitely tasted it in some reposados I've tried.
Komos Anejo Cristalino was like a revelation for me and my partner. It was just heavenly, and we’re having a hard time finding anything that rivals it.
please state if filtered, type of filter, additives, types of sugars added, harvest growth? 3:44 is the blue an added coloring? 5:03 mixto..thank you, at least 51% blue agave. which ones add vodka? 6:42 tell me about the strike that Herradura faced.
Great video. Very informative and fun to hear your thoughts on those tequilas, many of which I have tried. As you said so much of tequila likes and dislikes comes down to personal preference. For instance the other day someone was telling me how much they loved to drink their tequila chilled while I more prefer room temperature. Go figure. I like to try every tequila I can and I have my preferences but certainly have fun tasting anything new. And fortunately with tequila there is so much diversity in the different brands and the different styles, I have a lot more tasting ahead. Cheers.
I think we need a follow up to this video with his honest review of ultra premium tequila on the market. Like Casa Dragones, Cincoro, Tears of La Llorona, Don Julio 1942 Ultima, etc.
i would love to see him do a blind test of these without knowing the cost or brand
I'd love to see him do mezcals only episode.
Me too
YESS! @@russellzauner
nah. He cares about the craft. He is not being bias. Plus, those tequilas do all taste very different if you are familiar with many tequila.
FYI Don Julio Blanco is the ultra premium for most new tequila drinkers. Dont touch the expensive stuff until you learn to appreciate Anejo.
Ultra premium???? This is informative but theres not much craft in this video . Appreciate the Anejo? Anejo is for newbies and whiskey drinkers who are trying to crossover in to agave spirits. Blanco is the expression catadors and True tequila drinkers prefer. The essence of agave. @@cj7688
I don't even like tequila. Immediate watch for Andre. Bring him on as often as possible; dude is so knowledgeable, yet so humble. I support him every time I see him because he never disappoints.
He seems extremely knowledgeable about wine, other spirits….not so much.
@@user-te3qq1rb7uobviously he isn’t a jack of all trades, and it makes sense that he would have a preference. But for me as someone who knows nothing about spirits, he explained the process of tequila production and the different types very well.
Love watching Andre
Seems like a nice guy but maybe next time they could use some quality tequilas without additives and he could know the differences in the distilleries and techniques.
sucks he knows very little about tequla
When he started swearing is where I realized this guys getting drunk lol
Awesome how he doesn’t come off as pretentious at all. Seems super genuine and friendly but still explains the tastes well
Not even a little bit?
do you notice how he started to care less and less and swear more as he drank more tequila? classic
Exactly, I’m more of a Don Julio person as far as tequila is concerned but I like that he didn’t try to down the Clase Azul too much, it was classy
Its because he explains it to us and doesn't tell us, his definitions of flavors are a journey. Fire!
This guy is an idiot who fooled you he didn’t drink a single real chemical free tequila only all the known fake brands who use chemicals none of these are real tequila
I'm mexican and I love how you study about our history and all the process to make this video.
For everyone that is looking for the tasting glass he is using, it is the Riedel Vinum Tasting Glass Hollow Stem.
This comment needs to be higher
thanks
Thanx, been looking for that glass!
Thank you! That was exactly what I was doing!
Yes, im here for the glasses lol thanks for sharing. Now I’ll have other tequila glasses
as someone who’s been in the spirit industry for 17 years… I can honestly say in my opinion that this guy absolutely nailed it…
Your both dummies then and you wasted 17 years of your life if you knew anything about tequila you would know he didn’t review a single real tequila. Real tequila doesn’t have chemicals these are all famous imposter brands who use chemicals
That car analogy was spot on. I feel like after Andre has a bit of alcohol in him he not only loosens up but also tends to have some thoughtful/aphoristic words.
Your Profile pic is literally a photoshopped pic of my best friends dad thats been around the net for ages lol I love finding these in the wild haha!
@@deathmetaldave666 lmao i wonder what he thinks of it years later
@@deathmetaldave666How did it come to be to begin with lol
We need a whiskey version of this for sure, with some really expensive bottles
As long as it's not all a bunch of Pappy jerking...because Weller and Buffalo Trace products are overhyped AF.
Yes, yes, and more yes. I woke up today not knowing that I needed this in my life, and now I will be yearning for it.
@@MeegMaster exactly, I’d be wanting more than 10 too haha, I want him doing expensive macallans and highland parks
A mezcal version would be awesome
dude.. theres an endless amounts of people reviewing burboun, whiskey, and scotch on youtube. theres far less tequila and mezcal professional/sommelier
also nice $B profile pic
“I would never yuck anybody’s yum.” Best line I’ve heard in a while
Yes. But also ok to have a strong opinion. Saves us time.
Andre! You deserve your own channel! You're the only reason I'm still subbed to BA
I thought this was Laurence Fishburne!?
Their behind the scenes videos with head chefs have genuinely been fantastic as of late.
Same 🤣
I agree! At least bi-weekly 😅
André needs his own show, I like how he explains things and is real with his assessment of the different tastes.
I see Andre Hueston Mack and I click. Dude is a master at simplifying details in such a unique way without all the BS and fluff. 🤝
Andre Mack treats us with eloquent descriptions injected with precise information for each bottle. More please.
Should do a Tequila part 2 with additive free brands like Fortaleza, Tequila Ocho, and El Tesoro
Nooo, don't tell them about Fortaleza!
@@jonp.291why not?
@@boozecbecause he’s a gatekeeper and wants to be that “I’ve been known” mfers it’s cringe
G4, Cazcanes, Tapatio, Cascahuin, Lagrimas, Siete Leguas, Mijenta.... So many better brands than Don Julio
@@jonp.291 Fortaleza the best tequila distillery in the world
My favorite part of the whole video was watching him get more relaxed after each tequila 😅
Any video with Andre = instant like
I love Andre's commentary and how he says them. Great tip on how to train your palate to discern quality and variety of tequila, is to start with buying the less expensive tequila and then slowly moving up in price and selection. This advice is not only great for tequila but for wine and spirits overall.
this presumes quality corresponds to price. that isn’t true when marketing and making expensive containers factors in
Andre mention this@@jaad9848
@@jaad9848Fair point! Like most things in life... there's a point of diminishing returns somewhere albeit it's mostly subjective for most people; with the minority either being professionals or enthusiasts; for the remainder probably placebo.
We need a sipping Rum version of this :)
This video has answered a question I’ve had for 7 years now! When I first turned 21 i went to a fancy restaurant and tried this tequila i havnt been able to find since. And like you described it. It was like driving a Ferrari before I even had been in a Honda. I’ve been searching for that taste in tequila ever since. And today you have finally found it for me!! It was don julio 1942!
If you like 1942 give Avion Reserva 44 a whirl😌You can thank me later 😏
Don 1942 too high
As he's responsible for all beverages, I'd really love to see him taste different waters some day 😂
lol different city waters!
…. I’m getting, you know… a little copper… some chalkiness. Maybe some toasted quartz
@scottpitner4298 "let me guess, flint michigan?"
lol the fact that you don’t know this is actually a thing in Europe 😂
“Mmmm, I’m getting notes of lead with strong notes of mercury”
have you tried this? Aged the teflon pot 13 years before boiling this water in it. Try it warm or cold, same great taste.
Over my 7 years of bartending, I realized that the tequilas that aren’t heavily publicized, taste better than the ones that are. It’s weird
It’s almost as if the companies making the worse tasting tequila prioritise marketing over product development.
That's just every product... ever. In general, people who are wiling to drop more money on a single item already know what they are looking for. I don't walk into a liquor store for a bottle of Macallan and see a poster for Jack Daniels and go "oh wow, that'll save me a lot of money. I'm getting that instead."
@@skellington1990 Is it though? Explain Apple, for example.
@@treydigs02That's a completely different marketing strategy. You see the flashy and pretty and once you've joined the ecosystem, people find it hard to go back to anything else
Budweiser
Every one of your videos is a Master Class, I am learning so much. You make learning about wine and spirits fun.
This guy is the greatest person on Earth. Nobody is better. So, just know that and accept it.
As my tequila experience has matured over the years i tend to prefer the less sweet tequilas and additive free ones. The sweet ones are the gateway i have found, and i have a bottle in my house to give to non tequila drinkers to start a discussion. El Tesoro is my current splurge and its half the price of clase or 1942. Espolon reposado hits that sweet spot of price to quality.
El Tesoro is probably my current favorite blanco and you can’t beat it for 48 bucks it’s so affordable. I currently tesero and ocho repo, Don Fulano, fortaleza, wild common, and g4 medera blanco. and fortaleza and codigo still strength anjeo. I’m still on the hunt for more tequilas though.
@@bradyblankenship9182 there's a bottle of El Tesoro anejo aged in a Laphroig barrel at my local Binny's. I'm really tempted to pull the trigger on it, even though it's like $130.
@@bradyblankenship9182my favorite as well, and it just dropped down to $34 in my area. Even my Costco has it!
@@bradyblankenship9182 Those are all great choices, i would also recommend the Tres Agaves or Tapatio tequila which are also additive free and great to sip on
I think lots of wood hides what makes tequila special.
Blanco fan here🙂
I keep hearing that the best thing about Clase Azul is the bottle.
That might actually be true
I've had it. It's a terrible tequila in a 100 dollar bottle.
Yeah the tequila inside is definitely filled with chemicals
Agreed
Clas Azul has additives which is why it has the sweet vanilla flavor. I stopped drinking it once I realized how fake it is. El Tesoro is my go to now.
100% correct. El Tosoro, G4, Fortaleza and Tequila Ocho is way better than these overpriced additive bombs
Tell
Me you can’t afford it with out telling me
@@Lakers7777 money can't buy taste, it seems, lol.
If you like El Tesoro, try and find Black Sheep. It’s the best I’ve ever had. Just now available in the U.S.
El Tesoro is indeed excellent. Great choice!
The progression of attitudes is what has me 😂😂😂 loved this ! Thank you 🙏🏽
Yes ! Watching him become a bit buzzed was quite satisfying lol
You should do a additive free tequila show. Not all tequila are created equal.
Or one including mezcal or a mezcal-only episode I think would be interesting also
This. Was looking for this comment. Mainly overpriced additive tequilas in this unfortunately (although they’re presented exceptionally well here)
Absolutely! Kinda let down that it wasn’t mentioned at all
I like this guy alot. You should definitely invite him back for more stuff!!
Wonderful presentation. More than the basics, yet down to earth & not talking down to people. Thx Andre
Andre is a fantastic personality-knowledgeable and interesting without pretension and the ability to explain things well. Please make more videos with him.
Do I like Tequila - nope, do I have any desire to purchase these - nope - Do I watch everything you post with Andre Houston Mack in it - of course I do!
Andre Mack is incredible and genuine at the same time
"I would never yuck anyone's yum" but here's a nice way of saying this one with expensive packaging sucks 😉
surely one of the most enjoyable presenters on youtube, great knowledge and not snobby or anything. always a great watch.
You have to make another with better tequilas at different price points.
I was so excited about this video until I saw the selection. Where's the Fortaleza? Ocho? El Tesoro? Mijenta? Siete Leguas?
Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@@kiernansfault48
@@kiernansfault48Ocho 🤤
I saw Komos, CASA Azule n 1942 and already was like nope.
@@kiernansfault48I AGREE 100%
It’s very important to have conversations about flavor additives
Would love to see him do Mezcal next!
I’m so glad the tequila I drink ain’t hype or popular. Don’t need them to raise the price on me 😂😂😂
Can you do an episode comparing some of these to tequilas with no additives? It would be so interesting to see your opinion on that and what the differences are.
The selection he went through was super disappointing. I usually love his videos. Need real, additive free tequila on here.
Super disappointing meh at best tequila
Agreed, this video was definitely for the layman, not someone whos already into tequila
Thought the same thing when the lineup was shown
I’d take espolon over most in the lineup.
This is the most honest and unpretentious explanation of the entire range of tequilas I have ever seen. Notice there were no celebrity tequilas in the lineup. That's because most of them are junk. Andre, thank you for a very informative video that is a benefit to beginners and aficionados alike. You need your own TH-cam channel.
i really wanted to see him taste some fortaleza cuz i think it’s one of the best out there🖤🖤
I got out my Espolón Blanco and white pepper the moment he mentioned it and was kinda floored by how similar their aromas were. Spot on André!
I live in Jalisco and love tequila. There are so many amazing tequilas. Maybe these are representative of what he can get in the US. I offer a raicilla/tequila/mezcal tasting as an addition to my boat tours (Boca Boat Tours) and love sharing all this area offers.
We've heard that the US gets better selection of addictive free tequilas than Mexico but it depends on your area. CA, NY and Chicago are the top tier markets and get the better selections. Also if you're in a control state like Ohio your selection will definitely be limited.
Do you know where I can get that glass? Does anyone/retailer have it in your area? Thank you very much!
@@theloveofmezcal3873 how about Texas? Or is that state a crapshoot due to proximity?
Yes I’ve heard there is no comparison you can get in a bottle in the US. Id love to go to Jalisco soon!
I'm so glad you actually said you liked birthday cake as a guilty pleasure... sommelier of the people
This was a joy to watch. We were recently in Mexico and, while wrangling our two toddlers in the airport, managed to pick up a very nice tequila for the price point (Xicote anejo). I went for the bottle I've never seen before that did not look mass produced. It turned out to be a great gamble this time!
I like that you avoided celebrity tequilas in this one and focused on the spirit itself.
Ugh celebrities tequila is the worst. Might as well drink ego in a bottle
I LOVED this video! I know the basics about tequila, but I learned some things here and I appreciate Andre's expertise!
Regardless of the price of your tequila make sure it’s additive free. Even some expensive brands use additives for their color and flavoring.
Where can I find that glass he was using to taste??
Riedel Vinum Tasting Glass Hollow Stem
Love me some Andre Mack. What a great host with limitless knowledge of alcohol.
The video I didn't know I needed - so informative- this was a great tequila overview
Where can i get one of those tasting glasses? sensational
Riedel Vinum Tasting Glass Hollow Stem
15:23 "I will never yuk anybody's yum" picaso I like!
Love tequila and love THIS GUY!!!!!!!! More of Him!!!!
I could watch this guy talk about alcohol for hours.
I see Andre, I click.
3 minutes into your video and I see why you have 6.60 million subscribers. A former 5 star restaurant mngr, I see you, my friend, have an incredible gift of teaching. Thank you!
I worked at a cocktail bar for a while and we had a guy come in and order 3 Don Julio 1942s and OJ. I had to pause each time and double check with him to be sure. His bill at the end of the night was like $60 for tequila and OJ...
It’s not unusual to have sangrita (not to be confused with sangria) with tequila but most bars/restaurants don’t make their own sangrita. OJ would be much sweeter but it might have worked in a pinch.
@@mfguitar9532 you don't do sangrita with 1942 period. And sangrita is absolutely not OJ it's less sweet and more spicy.
i’d be dead on the floor w that many shots😭
Bro gets sauced
Great presentation, as usual!
This was super informative. Always trying to understand the differences between spirits and price points.
Andre is such a pleasure to listen to and watch! Id love to hear his favorites based on type of tequila and based on price points as well.
Love Andre Mack! Thank you for this video!!! Keep doing big things brother! ❤
Still driving my 2008 Hyndai stickshift. Maybe get to that Ferrari someday. Enjoyed the video, very instructive.
He said “I would never yuck anybody’s yum.”
Haha I like that
This was a great tour. I'll note that I lined up a blind tasting not too long ago with a series of repos, and the 1942 repo won unanimously among 10 of us. Several of us picked out the Clase Azul immediately, as it tastes like vanilla, sugary, club girl candy pop (which it pretty much is). My only regret on this video is that he did not include Fortaleza, which is one of my favorites.
Pleeeaase do a Mezcal tasting ❤
What makes tequila taste salty? That's always seemed like an odd flavor to show up in a liquor's profile, to me, but I've definitely tasted it in some reposados I've tried.
I got turned on to Clas Azulejo in Mexico. One shot sipped over 1/2 hour gave me the best buzz of my life. Uplifting and a little trippy
I like when something puts Andre off a bit and he explains that this isn't for him but you do you 😭
This guy Andre is the best💯👍🏽🥂
Komos Anejo Cristalino was like a revelation for me and my partner. It was just heavenly, and we’re having a hard time finding anything that rivals it.
He’s back!!!!!!🎉
First video...Absolutely loved it. Knowledge is power. Thanks
Can we do beer next? Idk if Andre has his Cicerone cert but I’m sure he can wing it 😂 great and informative video!
please state if filtered, type of filter, additives, types of sugars added, harvest growth? 3:44 is the blue an added coloring? 5:03 mixto..thank you, at least 51% blue agave.
which ones add vodka?
6:42 tell me about the strike that Herradura faced.
i immediately click when i see this guy! so fun to watch him
I remember when 1942 was an $75 bottle it was my go to for any occasion. It got super popularized and now I may only have it once a year.
1942 is mid compared to Fortaleza, Tequila Ocho, and Cascahuin
Could u do a additive free tequila episode??? Also a cognac episode??? Thank you! Yall do a great job!!!
14:37 @ this price point I would've put the bottle cap back on immediately because I would've been too scared to spill it.
Ay Espolon is my go to for ranch water
We need more of Andre and thees types of videos
This is the best comparison of Tequillas that I've seen. You proved that you are a true expert by kindly stating that Casa Azul is overrated.
Dude got kinda toasty towards the end there. Started getting really comfy casual. Kinda hilarious. That agave sneaks up on ya.
Thank you for giving tequila the attention it deserves.
"Thats what happens after the 8th tequila Andre"🤣🤣
Well done, I appreciate the advice/tips.
Precisamos uma versão de cachaça! We need a cachaça version :D, maybe rum as well
Yeaaaaah I absolutely agree on Sauza there, to me it is *not nice* to drink, lmao.
Where do you get that glass???
Riedel Vinum Tasting Glass Hollow Stem
espolon blanco has been my favorite for years
Komos really hits the spot- i got a chance to try it and it’s simply like unlike any other household name tequila🙏
I drank Espolon by itself for years when I was in my 20s, loved that stuff. Don't drink anymore but I have fond memories of that tequila.
Great video. Very informative and fun to hear your thoughts on those tequilas, many of which I have tried. As you said so much of tequila likes and dislikes comes down to personal preference. For instance the other day someone was telling me how much they loved to drink their tequila chilled while I more prefer room temperature. Go figure. I like to try every tequila I can and I have my preferences but certainly have fun tasting anything new. And fortunately with tequila there is so much diversity in the different brands and the different styles, I have a lot more tasting ahead. Cheers.
I don't even drink and I greatly appreciated everything I just watched.
I think we need a follow up to this video with his honest review of ultra premium tequila on the market. Like Casa Dragones, Cincoro, Tears of La Llorona, Don Julio 1942 Ultima, etc.
pointless
@@drewztube1 color me curious, but why?
Clase Azul is super smooth. Dangerously smooth.
I can vouch, especially the black n gold bottle.
@@totalkaos7312 😂 Rt?
Surprised he didn’t review Casamigos lol