Blue Weber agave takes six to ten years to grow. Learn how jimadores decide when to harvest and why patient producers pay more for every bottle.

On Día de Muertos, Mexican families pour the dead their favorite drink. Here's what goes on an ofrenda and why tequila so often ends up on it.

Highland tequila tastes like cooked fruit and citrus. Lowland tastes like pepper and earth. Here's what separates Los Altos from the Valle, and how to taste it yourself.

Tequila has never had a worm. The worm belongs to mezcal, and even there it's a 1950s marketing invention. Here's what's actually going on.

Guadalajara sits in the heart of Jalisco, where over 95% of the world's tequila is made. Here's how to drink it right while you're there for the World Cup.

NOM is the four-digit distillery ID on every tequila bottle. Learn what it means, where to find it, how to use it to buy better tequila, and what it won't tell you.

From the worm myth to NOM numbers, these tequila facts separate knowledge from bar mythology. Impress people without being annoying about it.

Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's 1862 Battle of Puebla victory. Learn what it actually is, how to celebrate respectfully, and drinks worth making.

Mexican law defines five tequila types by aging time. Learn the difference between blanco, reposado, añejo, extra añejo, and cristalino to buy the right bottle.

Everyone claims to have invented the margarita. Showgirls, socialites, forgotten recipes. Here are the origin stories, why they don't hold up, and why it doesn't matter.

Debunking common tequila myths: the worm, worse hangovers, salt and lime, cactus confusion, and more. Learn what's actually true about tequila.

Añejo tequila is aged 1-3 years in oak barrels, creating complexity whiskey drinkers love. Learn what makes añejo different and how to drink it.

This one is for the ones who kept going.

Learn how tequila is made from agave harvest to barrel aging. Covers cultivation, cooking, fermentation, distillation, and why production takes 6–10 years

Learn how to host a tequila tasting at home. Covers glassware, lineup selection, tasting order, proper technique, and creating the right atmosphere.

Silver is unaged with bright agave flavor. Reposado ages 2–12 months in oak, adding vanilla and smoothness. Learn which to choose for cocktails, sipping, and more.

Pure 100% agave tequila has zero grams of sugar. Learn why tequila is sugar-free and how to spot mixto tequilas with hidden additives.

Tequila doesn’t “go bad” like food, but light, heat, and oxygen can dull its aroma over time. Here’s how to store tequila properly and when to replace an opened bottle.

Learn what reposado tequila means, its aging requirements, flavor profile, and how to choose the best bottle for sipping or cocktails.

Discover what tequila is, what plant it’s made from, and how production methods create different types. Learn to identify quality tequila and why it matters.

Tequila uses only blue Weber agave and steam cooking. Mezcal uses one of 30+ agave species and pit roasting for a smoky flavor. Learn when to choose each spirit and how they’re made.