Guides
Guides
Short reads on agave, age, terroir and labels, written by people who drink this stuff.
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additive-free · 4 min read
What “additive-free” really means (and how a bottle earns the flag)Understand tequila’s additive rules, independent verification, and the evidence to look for behind an additive-free flag.
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bacanora · 4 min read
Sotol, raicilla and bacanora, explainedMeet three regional Mexican spirits through their plants, producers, and places, from northern sotol to coastal raicilla.
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agave · 4 min read
Mezcal 101: from espadín to tobaláLearn to read mezcal through its producer, agave, and process, from versatile espadín to tobalá and thoughtful ensambles.
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blanco · 4 min read
How to taste tequila like you mean itA quiet, practical approach to tasting tequila: choose your glass, notice aroma and texture, and keep notes that mean something.
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buying-guide · 4 min read
How to read a NOM numberFind the producer behind a tequila label, understand what a NOM reveals, and know which questions the number cannot answer.
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highlands · 4 min read
Highlands vs. the valley: how terroir shapes tequilaExplore Los Altos and the Valle de Tequila, with a practical approach to agave origin, regional character, and tasting.
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aging · 4 min read
Blanco vs. reposado vs. añejo: what age does to tequilaFollow tequila from blanco to añejo, and learn how oak, time, and a producer’s choices shape what reaches your glass.
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buying-guide · 4 min read
The agave gift guide: bottles that land wellChoose an agave gift around the recipient's palate, with thoughtful routes through tequila, mezcal, and regional spirits.
