Navy SEAL Tequila?! The Story Behind Emerald Spear (NOM 1414)
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Navy SEAL tequila? In this interview with Nick Betts, we break down Emerald Spear Tequila, made at NOM 1414 with Sergio Cruz—plus tasting notes, story, and what makes it unique. Navy SEAL tequila… but is it actually good? In this episode of Tasting Tequila with Brad, I sit down with Nick Betts to break down the story behind Emerald Spear Tequila—a veteran-owned brand made at NOM 1414 by Sergio Cruz. We go deep into: • The Navy SEAL origins of the brand • How they landed at NOM 1414 • The real story behind Emerald Spear • Tequila myths, additives, and celebrity brands • The future of the brand (Reposado & beyond) And of course… we taste it If you care about additive-free tequila, traditional production, and real stories behind the bottle, this is one you don’t want to miss. Let me know in the comments: Would you try a Navy SEAL tequila? Like this video if you enjoy real tequila education Subscribe for more tequila reviews & interviews Drop your favorite NOM 1414 tequila below #tequila #emeraldspear #additivefreetequila #tequilareview #tequilalover #tequilatasting #crafttequila #nom1414 #tequilapodcast #whiskeyandtequila © Tasting Tequila with Brad
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