VinePair

APRIL 7, 2025

The partnership was terminated in June 2023 following a high-profile lawsuit alleging Diageos failure to promote Croc vodka and DeLen tequila, another joint venture between the rapper and the conglomerate. The two settled the lawsuit out of court in January 2024 and Combs was removed from any further involvement in both brands.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Essentially, it just meant no sugar added, so really, the Skinny Margarita should be just a classic Margarita made with tequila, lime, and Cointreau. Ive had people ask me for them thinking theyre made with tequila, club soda, and lime juice, she says. To that, I usually say, So you want tequila and lime juice?

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VinePair

MARCH 28, 2024

Earlier this week, Mexican federal authorities carried out a raid at a home belonging to Grover and Scarlet Sanschagrin, the founders of tequila transparency advocacy site Tequila Matchmaker. The raid is the latest development in an apparent transparency feud between Tequila Matchmaker and the CRT.

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VinePair

MAY 2, 2024

Though they’ve been in business since 1942, when Don Julio González revolutionized the tequila category, Tequila Don Julio has managed to create a silky, modern take on tequila with Tequila Don Julio Alma Miel, a new, permanent addition to its luxury portfolio. This article is sponsored by Tequila Don Julio.

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VinePair

JUNE 4, 2024

Sponsored by Mayenda Tequila. For some, the story of tequila begins in the sky where gods and goddesses dwell. For Mayenda Tequila , this legend serves as a guiding light for the artistry and enchantment of authentic Mexican tequila. With these two extra steps, Mayenda is pioneering a new standard of tequila-making.

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VinePair

MAY 3, 2024

And while the celebration of Cinco de Mayo precedes the Margarita by nearly three-quarters of a century, the origins of Camarena Tequila date back to 1761 in Jalisco, Mexico. Add tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, lime juice, and ice. Tequila, Alcohol 40% by Volume (80 Proof), ©2024 Camarena Tequila, Healdsburg CA.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Tequila Ocho doesn’t have a celebrity tie-in. The brand spends its energy organically highlighting the land surrounding the facility in the Jalisco highlands — an approach to agave that separates the 16-year-old distillery from the rest of the tequila crowd. It’s a very unusual tequila. It’s really created as a passion project.”

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VinePair

APRIL 12, 2024

“Cocktail College” is brought to you by Tequila Don Julio. He loved his land, agave, and community — basically, every choice he made was for exceptional tequila, something I know you can appreciate, “Cocktail College” listener. Don Julio González followed his heart over his head. Made with love in every drop. Tune in for more.

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VinePair

JUNE 19, 2024

Sponsored by Mayenda Tequila. But don’t take our word for it, just ask Jesús Susunaga Acosta, master tequilero at Mayenda Tequila. The usual tequila distillation process involves eight steps; Mayenda adds two more. Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Mayenda® Tequila. 80 Proof).

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

The primary reason to pick up any bottle of tequila is taste. Fortunately, the ongoing tequila boom has produced delicious, high-quality expressions that won’t leave you busted. To scope out the best of the bunch, we asked 13 bartenders their choices for the affordable tequilas they always reach for.

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VinePair

JULY 28, 2024

In the United States, there’s no liquor trendier than tequila. But despite the tequila category reporting several years of consistent double-digit growth, 2023’s sales figures indicate that things could be slowing down. DISCUS), tequila and mezcal sold 31.6 Find out more about the world’s 10 most popular tequila brands below.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 14, 2024

The bracing combination of blanco tequila, fresh lime, and Topo Chico has sated West Texas ranchers and the people who drink with them for generations. blanco tequila 1/2 oz. green tea-infused blanco tequila 1/2 oz. Add infused tequila and fresh lime juice and stir, then top with cold sparkling mineral water.

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2024

Cindy Crawford is spicing up the tequila section with her new launch: Casamigas Jalapeño. The iconic supermodel teamed up with Casamigos tequila founders George Clooney, Mike Meldman, and Rande Gerber — who also happens to be her husband — to create the latest addition to the brand’s portfolio. It’s been over six years in the making.”

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Tequila has been an industry darling in recent time. This other trendy category exploded in popularity years before tequila’s rapid rise. After the combined tequila and mezcal category grew 17% in 2022, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., Tequila sales are up 20%. One possible answer: Look at whiskey.

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VinePair

MAY 22, 2024

They say that good things come in threes, but for Tequila Ocho, one could argue that they come in eights. 8, 2008, known as “Ocho Day,” when founder Tomas Estes and third-generation master distiller Carlos Camarena set out to create a world-class sipping and savoring tequila — a tequila that showcased agave and the land where it was grown.

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VinePair

AUGUST 9, 2024

For example, the app Tequila Matchmaker made efforts to convince people that whether or not a tequila has additives is indicative of whether or not it’s authentic. At the end of the day, though, the app’s agenda had little effect on which brands of tequila were kept behind the stick. appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

JANUARY 8, 2024

With the category’s seemingly unstoppable growth and trend toward premiumization, it’s no wonder that spirits companies are eager to buy into the tequila craze. Several major drinks companies have quickly thrown themselves into the rapidly accelerating tequila market, buying up brands to fill out their portfolios.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In case you haven’t heard, tequila is hot right now — so hot that it’s on track to overtake vodka in on-premise popularity. From budget-friendly picks to splurges for those special to you, this is the ultimate list for the best tequilas to gift this holiday season. Look no further than Destileria Santanera’s Tahona Blanco.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

A recent report published by beverage data analytics firm ISWR indicated that agave spirits — a space primarily driven by tequila — was the only alcohol category to experience growth in the U.S. This sustained popularity coincides with a market increasingly flooded with new tequilas. Tequila Ocho Plata. Here’s what they said.

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VinePair

MARCH 4, 2024

It’s not news that tequila is near the top of spirits sales in the U.S. Last year, tequila sales totaled 31.6 Vibrant across the board, tequila is strongest in the premium-and-above tiers, where 100-percent agave brands dominate, accounting for at least 70 percent of U.S. tequila sales, according to Impact Databank.

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VinePair

AUGUST 7, 2024

The move was in response to what the company describes as “overwhelming consumer demand” for increased transparency in the labeling of not just tequila , but various other spirits. The AFA was initially founded in 2020 by tequila transparency advocacy site Tequila Matchmaker.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

To create Almave, Iván Saldaña, co-founder of Casa Lumbre , started logically with the same blue Weber agaves that would be used to make tequila. The agaves are cooked in brick ovens, milled, and then—rather than being fermented—the liquid is immediately distilled to concentrate the flavors.

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VinePair

MAY 22, 2024

Can tequila’s meteoric rise be stopped? In the past 20 years, total sales of tequila and mezcal have grown nearly 300 percent. As the unofficial start of tequila season kicks off, we’ve got some questions about what the future holds for this agave darling. Is there an international appeal? How do RTDs factor into all this?

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

On Thursday, Tequila Ocho announced its release of Plata Puntas 2024. The Plata Puntas collection, which debuted in 2022, was kickstarted by Tequila Ocho co-founder and fifth-generation tequilero Carlos Camarena to demonstrate the importance of using high-quality, fully mature agave plants while distilling tequila.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

Or add a $3 tequila floater and sail into the sunset. Made with blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar, the Big Vibe is garnished with dehydrated lime wheels and can be ordered with a salt, Tajín, or cricket salt rim. The bar serves traditional or mango frozen Margaritas as well as frozen Palomas.

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VinePair

JULY 24, 2024

There’s a dizzying number of tequilas on the market but only one brand is making a case for Mexico’s flagship spirit as a fragrance. On Wednesday, luxury lifestyle brand Maison Solís made its first foray into the eau de parfum space with a line of three tequila-inspired scents: Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

” —Josh Gandee, host, No Proof podcast “Not all celebrity tequilas deserve to be behind the bar. Instead, support Mexican-owned, additive-free tequila brands who use centuries-old production methods and focus on environmental sustainability.” 2024) appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

MARCH 5, 2024

In this excerpt from the book, out on March 5, I tell of the unsung American who may have got the ball rolling in turning tequila into the nearly $10 billion global industry it is now. 1 icon to vintage tequila collectors. Robert Denton is the No. Denton reintroduced Chinaco to America in 1993.)

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Offering A spiced pear shrub complements the oaky character of reposado tequila. Pomegranate El Pavo Real A split base of mezcal and tequila meets the bright, floral flavors of violet liqueur and a pomegranate-hibiscus syrup.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

Sour Cream, Cherry and Tequila Paletas Sweet, tart, and creamy, these pops take on a boozy twist with a spirited nip of blanco tequila. Rosé Popsicles These rosé popsicles make for a summery, grown-up version of frozen pink lemonade.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 15, 2024

Del Huerto Two ounces of grilled corn anchor this tequila cocktail. Just Beet It An earthy tequila cocktail with a kick of ginger. Podracer A cocktail that’s so fresh and so spring, infusing sotol and tequila with peas. Early Start This recipe from Houston’s Better Luck Tomorrow combines sorrel with aquavit.

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VinePair

MAY 16, 2024

It’s no surprise that Americans are constantly shopping for tequila — it’s now the second most-popular spirit in the United States, second only to vodka. In this crowded market, it can be especially difficult to discern quality, as not all tequila is made equal. The taste is very complex and it has a touch of earthiness.

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

Many would argue that once tequila blanco rises above the $50 mark, mezcal offers much more bang-for-your-buck as an unaged, agave-based spirit. After all, for most, blanco is simply a mixing tequila, and who wants to put all that money into a cocktail? Tune in for more. appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

APRIL 8, 2025

White Lotus is dominating culture right now, and Adam recently read an interview with K-Pop sensation and Season 3 star Lisa, in which she explains that she broke the ice with fellow actor Tayme Thapthimthong by introducing him to her favorite drink: tequila. Theres a lot of spicy food throughout Asia, and tequila pairs well with spice.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

“Cocktail College is brought to you today by PATRN , 100% Additive-Free Tequila. Whether it’s PATRN Silver, PATRN Reposado, PATRN Aejo, or the newest release, PATRN CRISTALINO, the tequila remains 100% additive- free. TEQUILA 40% ABV. I admire PATRN for its transparency and commitment to quality.

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VinePair

JULY 23, 2024

Tequila can be magic in a cocktail. This chameleon-like versatility makes tequila an intriguing base for drinks beyond the Margarita, and there are plenty of bangers to consider. There are also some tequila cocktails that, in the eyes of bartenders, have a little less bang. We asked 14 industry pros to find out.

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VinePair

MARCH 7, 2025

“Cocktail College is brought to you today by PATRN , 100% Additive-Free Tequila. Whether it’s PATRN Silver, PATRN Reposado, PATRN Aejo, or the newest release, PATRN CRISTALINO, the tequila remains 100% additive- free. TEQUILA 40% ABV. I admire PATRN for its transparency and commitment to quality.

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