Notes from the Lab – 2025 Agave Spirits

In our on-going video series, Notes from the Lab, we interviewed BevTest drinks trade panelists after their blind tastings for BevTest’s 2025 World Spirits Championships’ Agave Spirits competition to get their insights into various topics and trends in the world of Agave Spirits.

(30s-1:15m view time each)

Notes from the Lab – State of Smoke: https://youtu.be/RkSIAnTmWJo 

Notes from the Lab – Additive-Free Tequila: https://youtu.be/qeEdmZFN56w

Notes from the Lab – Smoke Levels in Mezcal: https://youtu.be/amuRvYM4WEY

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