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Celebrity Tequila Done RIGHT?! Marcado 28 Interview w/ Michael Voltaggio & Bruno Barba Marcado 28 Tequila Interview with Michael Voltaggio and Bruno Barba — is this celebrity tequila actually legit? In this deep dive, we break down production, flavor profile, agave sourcing, and what makes this tequila different. In this episode of Tasting Tequila with Brad, I sit down with Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio and Bruno Barba, whose family has over 10 generations in tequila production, to talk about the story behind Marcado 28 Tequila. We go deep into: • Traditional tequila production methods (autoclave vs horno) • Open-air fermentation and yeast selection • Roller mill extraction vs tahona discussion • How a chef helped design the flavor profile • What REAL additive-free tequila should taste like • The difference between celebrity tequila vs authentic tequila This is one of the most transparent conversations I’ve had about how tequila is actually made. Tasting Notes (Marcado 28) • Cooked agave sweetness upfront • Citrus + herbal transition • Pepper + spice finish • Balanced reposado with agave still leading Like | Comment your favorite tequila | Subscribe Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:30 Meet Michael Voltaggio & Bruno Barba 02:00 10 Generations of Tequila History 05:00 Why Marcado 28 Was Created 09:00 What Celebrity Tequila Gets Wrong 13:00 Flavor Profile Breakdown 17:00 FULL Production Process (Nerd Section ) 25:00 Chef Perspective on Tequila 30:00 Reposado Breakdown 35:00 Future Añejo Plans 40:00 Final Thoughts © Tasting Tequila with Brad