Tequila Tromba Lineup Guide: Blanco, Reposado, Cafeto, and the Role of Aging
Katy O'Donnell walks through the Tromba portfolio while we clarify tequila categories, barrel aging, and why Cafeto belongs in a different lane.
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Tequila & Mezcal
Tequila & Mezcal episodes, reviews, and tasting notes from The Liquor Connoisseur.
Wait… Blanco Tequila Can Be Aged? Let’s Break It Down as We Review Santaleza Anejo Tequila.
Did you know Blanco Tequila can be rested up to 2 months?In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Crystal and Roger review Santaleza Blanco Tequila (NOM 1604) made in the highlands with 8-year Blue Weber agave, mountai
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Yéyo Reposado Rosa Tequila Review 🔥 High Proof, Pink Hue, and Flavor That Surprises!
This isn’t your average tequila.We’re diving into Yéyo’s latest limited edition expression — Reposado Rosa (86 proof).
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Is Volans 106 Proof Blanco the Best High-Proof Tequila for Sipping in 2025?
In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, Chris and Raj dive deep into Volans Still Strength Blanco Tequila — a bold 106-proof expression made at the legendary El Pandillo Distillery (NOM 1579) by Felipe Camarena in Los
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Behind the Label: The Family Legacy and Healing Spirit of Kilinga Bacanora | Part 3
What if your favorite spirit was named after your mom?In this heartfelt and revealing Part 3 of our exclusive interview, master distiller Rodrigo Bojórquez of Kilinga Bacanora takes us behind the label — literally.Learn
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The Art of Agave: Blanco, Silvestre & Reposado Explained | Kilinga Bacanora Interview Part 2
What’s the difference between a Blanco and a Silvestre Bacanora?
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🔥 Have you ever heard of Bacanora?
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Yéyo High Proof Blanco Review: 96 Proof, No Water Added
Yéyo High Proof Blanco comes in at 96 proof without dilution — tasting tequila the way it was meant to be experienced, before water is added to hit a standard proof target.
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Corte Vetusto Mezcal: Founder David Shepherd on Why This Is the Mezcal Worth Finding
David Shepherd, mezcal maven and founder of Corte Vetusto, joins Crystal and Roger for a full conversation on artisanal mezcal, Oaxacan production, and why the category demands more attention than it gets.
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What's Better Than Lalo Tequila? Lalo High Proof Tequila!
Join us this week as we review Lalo High Proof Blanco tequila!
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Suerte Blanco Tequila: The Rabbit Tale Behind How Tequila Shots Were Invented
Suerte Blanco is reviewed alongside the surprisingly entertaining origin story of why tequila shots exist — and what a rabbit has to do with it.
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Espolòn Flor de Oro Marigold Reposado: A Día de los Muertos Tribute in the Glass
Espolòn's first-ever seasonal release finishes their reposado with organic marigold extract — a tribute to founder Cirilo and the Día de los Muertos tradition of using marigolds to honor those who have passed.
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