Sangrita: The Real Recipe, and Why Yours Has Tomato In It
Sangrita is poured beside the tequila, never into it — and the original had no tomato. Both recipes, which tequila belongs with it, and why the shot glass is right here.
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What Does NOM Mean on Tequila?
NOM stands for Norma Oficial Mexicana — Mexico’s system of official standards. On a tequila bottle, the NOM…
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Silver vs Gold Tequila: What’s the Difference? (2026)
The short answer: Silver tequila (also called blanco or plata) is clear, unaged, and bottled straight from distillation —…
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5 Tequila Regions of Mexico: Map + Flavor Guide
Tequila can only legally be made in five Mexican states: Jalisco, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas. Together they…
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What Is Añejo Tequila? Aging, Flavor & Best Picks (2026)
Añejo tequila is tequila that has been aged at least one year in oak barrels no larger than…
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Visit Tequila, Mexico: The Ultimate Jalisco Travel Guide
Jalisco is home to the town, the spirit, and the landscapes that make tequila what it is —…
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10 Best Luxury Tequila Brands (2026): A Buyer’s Guide
Luxury tequila is now one of the fastest-growing corners of the spirits world, and the bottles have the…
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Most Expensive Tequila Brands (2026): What They Cost and Why
The premium tequila market is booming, evidenced by staggering global sales of $14.7 billion in 2024 – and…
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How to Collect Tequila: A Beginners Guide
Have you ever sipped a remarkable tequila that made you wonder what other hidden gems exist in the…
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Tequila Alcohol Content: Proof, ABV & Percentage Guide
Most tequila is bottled at 40% ABV — 80 proof. Mexican law (NOM-006-SCFI-2012) allows anywhere from 35% to…
