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...

How Different Stills Impact Tequila Flavour
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How Different Stills Impact Tequila Flavour
Still type is one of the biggest flavour levers in tequila production. Learn how copper pot, stainless steel and column stills each shape the character of your favourite tequila.
What Does "Suave" Mean in Tequila?
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What Does "Suave" Mean in Tequila?
Suave tequila isn't a regulated category — it's a style. Learn what makes a tequila "suave," how producers achieve it, and whether it's the right pour for you.
Best Blanco Tequila for Sipping: Expert Guide
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Best Blanco Tequila for Sipping: Expert Guide
The best blanco tequila for sipping earns its place through vivid cooked agave, precise balance, and a finish that reveals how it was made — not through oak, sweetness, or marketing. This expert guide covers what to look for in a sipping blanco, how terroir shapes flavour, and how to match an expression to your palate.
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...

Salt, Lime & Tequila: The Ritual or Myth: When and Where
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Salt, Lime & Tequila: The Ritual or Myth: When and Where

The Holy Trinity of Tequila Ask anyone who's ever raised a shot glass, and they'll tell you, salt, lime, and...

Choosing the Right Glass to Sip Tequila
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Choosing the Right Glass to Sip Tequila
Not all glasses are created equal. Tequila Brothers breaks down the best glassware for sipping premium tequila — and why the Glencairn is their top pick.
Additives in Tequila: What's Really in Your Bottle?
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Additives in Tequila: What's Really in Your Bottle?
Not all 100% agave tequilas are created equal. Learn about the legal additive loophole, what producers add to their tequila, and how to find truly clean bottles.
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...