Tequila has a dedicated space on the shelves of most bars and restaurants, but what is it? And why is it so popular? While tequila has a reputation for being the spirit of choice for college students ...

Barrel aging is an important factor in how a tequila expresses itself. Blanco, reposado, and añejo are classifications based on time spent in wood. Yet the range of vessels in which the spirit is aged ...

Thanks to its earthy, slightly sweet flavor, tequila is one of the most versatile liquors on your bar cart. The distilled spirit is made from blue agave, a cactus-like plant that’s native to Mexico.

Distilled at the historic Hacienda la Gavilana in Jalisco, it blends agaves from the Highlands and Lowlands for a fresh, bold flavor. The Tasting Alliance’s 2025 Top Shelf Awards highlighted the best ...

While a frozen margarita with salt on the rim and a combination plate is perhaps the most vaunted pairing in the Tex-Mexosphere, there are so many other ways for tequila to complement your favorite ...

Cinco de Mayo is here, and while it’s a holiday well-known for Mexican beer and shots of tequila (and tequila-based cocktails ...

The Lost Explorer was cofounded by David de Rothschild (of that de Rothschild family) and Thor Bjorgolfsson in 2020. There are four different mezcal expressions in the lineup–Espadin, Tobala, Salmiana ...

Kevin Gray is a journalist specializing in food, drinks, and travel, and his work has taken him to bars, distilleries, and destinations around the world. Martinez calls Tequila Ocho Plata “a standout” ...

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