Astral Tequila Blanco Review | Original NOM 1137 vs New NOM 1607 | Is It Still Worth Buying?
About this episode
This episode reviews and compares two versions of Astral Tequila Blanco, exploring the impact of its acquisition by Diageo on quality and character.
Astral Tequila Blanco Review | Original NOM 1137 vs New NOM 1607 | Is It Still Worth Buying? What happens when an artisanal tequila brand is acquired by one of the world's largest spirits companies? Does the tequila improve, stay the same, or lose what made it special? In this video, we compare two generations of Astral Tequila Blanco side by side—the original NOM 1137 release and the newer NOM 1607 version after the brand's acquisition by Diageo. This fresh side-by-side tasting explores how the tequila has evolved, comparing aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, sweetness, minerality, finish, packaging, and overall character. Whether you're a longtime tequila enthusiast or simply curious about how production changes affect quality, this review offers an honest look at both versions of Astral Tequila Blanco. In This Review: • Original Astral Tequila Blanco (NOM 1137) • New Astral Tequila Blanco (NOM 1607) • Side-by-side tasting comparison • Aroma, palate & finish analysis • Packaging changes • Has Astral changed for better or worse? If you enjoy tequila reviews, distillery visits, tequila education, production insights, and honest tasting videos, be sure to subscribe for more content. Like •…
People in this episode
Host: Bradley Niccum
Topics covered
- tequila review
- spirits acquisition
- tasting comparison
- tequila production
- tequila education
Keywords
- Astral Tequila
- tequila tasting
- NOM 1137
- NOM 1607
- tequila review
- Diageo
- tequila education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Diageo
Products: Astral Tequila Blanco, NOM 1137, NOM 1607
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