Mezcal: The Soul of Oaxaca
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Mezcal: The Soul of Oaxaca

Mezcal vs Tequila: What’s the Difference? Tequila and mezcal are both agave spirits born in Mexico,  but they are distinctly...

What Is a NOM Number? Your Guide to Tequila Authenticity
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What Is a NOM Number? Your Guide to Tequila Authenticity
Ever noticed a four-digit NOM code on your tequila bottle? Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to use it to verify authenticity and trace your tequila back to its distillery.
What Is Cristalino Tequila? A Guide to the Category
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What Is Cristalino Tequila? A Guide to the Category
Cristalino tequila is aged añejo that's been charcoal filtered for crystal clarity — combining the smoothness of a blanco with the complexity of a barrel-aged spirit. Here's everything you need to know about the category, how it's made, and what to expect in the glass.
Tequila: To Shot or Not
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Tequila: To Shot or Not

The Great Tequila Debate For decades, tequila has been synonymous with the shot glass, a quick pour, a lick of...

Agave: The Plant Behind the World's Most Iconic Spirits
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Agave: The Plant Behind the World's Most Iconic Spirits
Agave is one of the most remarkable plants on earth, and the foundation of an entire family of Mexican spirits. From the slow-roasted pinas of mezcal to the regulated blue agave of tequila, this guide covers everything you need to know, including how agave grows, the spirits it produces, and why variety defines flavour.
Highland vs. Lowland Tequila: What's the Difference?
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Highland vs. Lowland Tequila: What's the Difference?

Geography Is Everything When it comes to tequila, where the agave grows matters as much as how the spirit is...