i would love to see him do a blind test of these without knowing the cost or brand

@russellzauner

8 ай бұрын

I'd love to see him do mezcals only episode.

@Nardo_stpierre

8 ай бұрын

Me too

@mehgusta

8 ай бұрын

YESS! @@russellzauner

@cj7688

8 ай бұрын

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.

@tommyoles9561

8 ай бұрын

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

Awesome how he doesn’t come off as pretentious at all. Seems super genuine and friendly but still explains the tastes well

@OscarHowe-xd1cu

8 ай бұрын

Not even a little bit?

@dtkikuchi9246

8 ай бұрын

do you notice how he started to care less and less and swear more as he drank more tequila? classic

@coreejacobs4780

7 ай бұрын

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

@jarlyespinal

2 ай бұрын

Its because he explains it to us and doesn't tell us, his definitions of flavors are a journey. Fire!

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-te3qq1rb7u

8 ай бұрын

He seems extremely knowledgeable about wine, other spirits….not so much.

@egorsilovs156

8 ай бұрын

@@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.

@KingEdwardMMVIII

8 ай бұрын

Love watching Andre

@disposable1911

8 ай бұрын

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.

@Aaron-jp5nz

7 ай бұрын

sucks he knows very little about tequla

For everyone that is looking for the tasting glass he is using, it is the Riedel Vinum Tasting Glass Hollow Stem.

@lonewolftek

8 ай бұрын

This comment needs to be higher

@frwystr

7 ай бұрын

thanks

@jeffreyknapp4696

7 ай бұрын

Thanx, been looking for that glass!

@MurphMers

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! That was exactly what I was doing!

@anisabelsantamaria8345

6 ай бұрын

Yes, im here for the glasses lol thanks for sharing. Now I’ll have other tequila glasses

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.

@deathmetaldave666

3 ай бұрын

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!

@Cec1nator

2 ай бұрын

​@@deathmetaldave666 lmao i wonder what he thinks of it years later

We need a whiskey version of this for sure, with some really expensive bottles

@DJMarcO138

8 ай бұрын

As long as it's not all a bunch of Pappy jerking...because Weller and Buffalo Trace products are overhyped AF.

@MeegMaster

8 ай бұрын

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.

@jackiii7552

8 ай бұрын

@@MeegMaster exactly, I’d be wanting more than 10 too haha, I want him doing expensive macallans and highland parks

@llorulez

8 ай бұрын

A mezcal version would be awesome

@kindbud

8 ай бұрын

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

As he's responsible for all beverages, I'd really love to see him taste different waters some day 😂

@scottpitner4298

8 ай бұрын

lol different city waters! …. I’m getting, you know… a little copper… some chalkiness. Maybe some toasted quartz

@connorwallace5274

8 ай бұрын

​@scottpitner4298 "let me guess, flint michigan?"

@DancerForLife0901

8 ай бұрын

lol the fact that you don’t know this is actually a thing in Europe 😂

@mrcheese8545

8 ай бұрын

“Mmmm, I’m getting notes of lead with strong notes of mercury”

@cj7688

8 ай бұрын

have you tried this? Aged the teflon pot 13 years before boiling this water in it. Try it warm or cold, same great taste.

“I would never yuck anybody’s yum.” Best line I’ve heard in a while

@angstfree2008

2 ай бұрын

Yes. But also ok to have a strong opinion. Saves us time.

Should do a Tequila part 2 with additive free brands like Fortaleza, Tequila Ocho, and El Tesoro

@jonp.291

8 ай бұрын

Nooo, don't tell them about Fortaleza!

@boozec

8 ай бұрын

@@jonp.291why not?

@DutchVannDerLinde

8 ай бұрын

@@boozecbecause he’s a gatekeeper and wants to be that “I’ve been known” mfers it’s cringe

@philipmoser3784

8 ай бұрын

G4, Cazcanes, Tapatio, Cascahuin, Lagrimas, Siete Leguas, Mijenta.... So many better brands than Don Julio

@philipmoser3784

8 ай бұрын

@@jonp.291 Fortaleza the best tequila distillery in the world

Andre! You deserve your own channel! You're the only reason I'm still subbed to BA

@terenceyuen4424

8 ай бұрын

I thought this was Laurence Fishburne!?

@llamapie24

8 ай бұрын

Their behind the scenes videos with head chefs have genuinely been fantastic as of late.

@danielbonaparte8420

8 ай бұрын

Same 🤣

@cedricclay3873

8 ай бұрын

I agree! At least bi-weekly 😅

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…

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. 🤝

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

@harrypalmer7365

8 ай бұрын

It’s almost as if the companies making the worse tasting tequila prioritise marketing over product development.

@skellington1990

8 ай бұрын

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."

@treydigs02

8 ай бұрын

@@skellington1990 Is it though? Explain Apple, for example.

@jabbahut755

7 ай бұрын

​@@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

@bigsassyster

7 ай бұрын

Budweiser

We need a sipping Rum version of this :)

André needs his own show, I like how he explains things and is real with his assessment of the different tastes.

Andre Mack treats us with eloquent descriptions injected with precise information for each bottle. More please.

Any video with Andre = instant like

You should do a additive free tequila show. Not all tequila are created equal.

@SmokeyChipOatley

8 ай бұрын

Or one including mezcal or a mezcal-only episode I think would be interesting also

@viseju

7 ай бұрын

This. Was looking for this comment. Mainly overpriced additive tequilas in this unfortunately (although they’re presented exceptionally well here)

@drummajorgirl

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Kinda let down that it wasn’t mentioned at all

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

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!

@cmh9932

7 ай бұрын

If you like 1942 give Avion Reserva 44 a whirl😌You can thank me later 😏

@cccboarding

7 ай бұрын

Don 1942 too high

Every one of your videos is a Master Class, I am learning so much. You make learning about wine and spirits fun.

Wonderful presentation. More than the basics, yet down to earth & not talking down to people. Thx Andre

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.

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.

@jaad9848

8 ай бұрын

this presumes quality corresponds to price. that isn’t true when marketing and making expensive containers factors in

@jaypaladin-havesmartswilll5508

8 ай бұрын

Andre mention this@@jaad9848

@mugensekai

5 ай бұрын

@@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.

"I would never yuck anyone's yum" but here's a nice way of saying this one with expensive packaging sucks 😉

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.

@steveno7058

8 ай бұрын

100% correct. El Tosoro, G4, Fortaleza and Tequila Ocho is way better than these overpriced additive bombs

@Lakers7777

4 ай бұрын

Tell Me you can’t afford it with out telling me

@notorioustori

2 ай бұрын

​@@Lakers7777 money can't buy taste, it seems, lol.

My favorite part of the whole video was watching him get more relaxed after each tequila 😅

I keep hearing that the best thing about Clase Azul is the bottle.

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!

I bartended at a nice Mexican restaurant years ago and the best part was having a shifty of really nice tequila or mescal after every dinner shift. Corralejo was my favorite but whenever the chef was in a great mood he would bring out the Don Julio 1942, which served neat was immaculate.

I like this guy alot. You should definitely invite him back for more stuff!!

It’s very important to have conversations about flavor additives

Love Andre Mack! Thank you for this video!!! Keep doing big things brother! ❤

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.

@bradyblankenship9182

8 ай бұрын

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.

@gijoey5912

8 ай бұрын

@@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.

@JoseOrtizTpt

8 ай бұрын

@@bradyblankenship9182my favorite as well, and it just dropped down to $34 in my area. Even my Costco has it!

@RP3FILMZ

8 ай бұрын

@@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

@SmartDave60

8 ай бұрын

I think lots of wood hides what makes tequila special. Blanco fan here🙂

First video...Absolutely loved it. Knowledge is power. Thanks

The video I didn't know I needed - so informative- this was a great tequila overview

I LOVED this video! I know the basics about tequila, but I learned some things here and I appreciate Andre's expertise!

Andre Mack is incredible and genuine at the same time

This was informative. Thanks Andre!

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.

Would love to see him do Mezcal next!

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 thoroughly enjoyed this segment, and will be following along for more.

Crazy informative and very well done, thank you for sharing

You have to make another with better tequilas at different price points.

@kiernansfault48

8 ай бұрын

I was so excited about this video until I saw the selection. Where's the Fortaleza? Ocho? El Tesoro? Mijenta? Siete Leguas?

@delgadogarces

8 ай бұрын

Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@@kiernansfault48

@beaumair2083

8 ай бұрын

@@kiernansfault48Ocho 🤤

@rogeliosanchez1693

8 ай бұрын

I saw Komos, CASA Azule n 1942 and already was like nope.

@Clyde0224

8 ай бұрын

​@@kiernansfault48I AGREE 100%

Love tequila and love THIS GUY!!!!!!!! More of Him!!!!

This was great. Much appreciated.

Excellent video! Thank you!

The progression of attitudes is what has me 😂😂😂 loved this ! Thank you 🙏🏽

@jazzygirl4140

5 ай бұрын

Yes ! Watching him become a bit buzzed was quite satisfying lol

i really wanted to see him taste some fortaleza cuz i think it’s one of the best out there🖤🖤

Super educational and entertaining, thanks!

Outstanding videos on Bev You're an amazing teacher🙏well done

Where can I find that glass he was using to taste??

@chadwickelliott1461

8 ай бұрын

Riedel Vinum Tasting Glass Hollow Stem

Where can i get one of those tasting glasses? sensational

@chadwickelliott1461

8 ай бұрын

Riedel Vinum Tasting Glass Hollow Stem

Andre is a fantastic personality-knowledgeable and interesting without pretension and the ability to explain things well. Please make more videos with him.

Great presentation, as usual!

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.

@theloveofmezcal3873

8 ай бұрын

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.

@Iloveidaho

4 ай бұрын

Do you know where I can get that glass? Does anyone/retailer have it in your area? Thank you very much!

@notorioustori

2 ай бұрын

​@@theloveofmezcal3873 how about Texas? Or is that state a crapshoot due to proximity?

This was super informative. Always trying to understand the differences between spirits and price points.

Been waiting for this one my guy

This guy is the greatest person on Earth. Nobody is better. So, just know that and accept it.

Love me some Andre Mack. What a great host with limitless knowledge of alcohol.

Bro gets sauced

Great info! TY!

i found this video very educational as someone whos very much a tequila fan and have been trying new tequilas for a while now i think i can finally start pointing out the flavors im tasting and really describing what i like about certain tequila brands... im definitely excited to get my hands on a DonJulio 1942 after thihs video

This guy Andre is the best💯👍🏽🥂

I see Andre, I click.

Excellent comparison and an excellent video. Thank you for sharing this very informative and interesting video.😊

I loved this! Now that I know more...I'd definitely like to go shopping in a different way. I feel enriched. 💞💞

Regardless of the price of your tequila make sure it’s additive free. Even some expensive brands use additives for their color and flavoring.

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.

@adavis1650

8 ай бұрын

The selection he went through was super disappointing. I usually love his videos. Need real, additive free tequila on here.

@antoniomontes198

8 ай бұрын

Super disappointing meh at best tequila

@dsanson101

8 ай бұрын

Agreed, this video was definitely for the layman, not someone whos already into tequila

@_sonexay

8 ай бұрын

Thought the same thing when the lineup was shown

@TheCs1968

8 ай бұрын

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 KZread channel.

Superb tutorial, thanks!

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!

He’s back!!!!!!🎉

Great article. Thank you.

This was very informative!

Pleeeaase do a Mezcal tasting ❤

Great video! Could u please do a follow-up on Pink or Rose tequila?! 🩷🥀🍍

Always appreciate your thoughts, thank you.

This was fun, thank you. My wife does not like sweet drinks, and we both have really liked Clase Azul, maybe our batch was different. We have also really enjoyed Herradura Ultra Añejo Tequila, which another filtered tequila at a lower price point. It may be my favorite.

Could u do a additive free tequila episode??? Also a cognac episode??? Thank you! Yall do a great job!!!

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.

More more more!! Please more of this!

thanx 4 this vid. i learned alot

Ay Espolon is my go to for ranch water

Precisamos uma versão de cachaça! We need a cachaça version :D, maybe rum as well

Still driving my 2008 Hyndai stickshift. Maybe get to that Ferrari someday. Enjoyed the video, very instructive.

Thank you andre. This was very cool:)

Yes the tequilas 😊👏🏾

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...

@mfguitar9532

8 ай бұрын

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.

@mrrussian5899

6 ай бұрын

@@mfguitar9532 you don't do sangrita with 1942 period. And sangrita is absolutely not OJ it's less sweet and more spicy.

lmao calling out the brother in law hahaha!!! andre is such a boss

Thank you for giving tequila the attention it deserves.

Komos really hits the spot- i got a chance to try it and it’s simply like unlike any other household name tequila🙏

Great video. Thanks for sharing

Someof my favorite Tequila's were reviewed. The Don Julio 1942 is by far my fav. It does have a sweetness to it, even so, it taste amazing. Perfect for sipping.

I'm a tequila buff, not tried the Joven or Añejo Cristalino. Gonna have to try them sometime 🙂

i immediately click when i see this guy! so fun to watch him

I like that you avoided celebrity tequilas in this one and focused on the spirit itself.

@abaddon4468

8 ай бұрын

Ugh celebrities tequila is the worst. Might as well drink ego in a bottle

I love how he's clearly getting lit throughout this taping. "If this is what you f*ck with, this is what you f*ck with." 😂

I love tequila and you have given more brands to try, can't wait bon appetite.