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. So, if you have an agave lover in your life, there’s never been a better time to surprise them with a bottle that will knock their socks off. That’s why we picked out the seven best choices for gift-giving.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 21, 2024

But sometimes, all it takes is seeing a specific bottle sitting on a shelf to let you know if a place is legit. It doesn’t matter if this bottle is in the well or if it’s a bit dusty and tucked in the corner of the top shelf — it’s there, and it sets off a IYKYK-type signal that says the bartenders behind the stick know what’s up.

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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.

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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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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

At the center of it all is a Brooklyn raver go-to cocktail: tequila-spiked yerba mate. Unlike a Long Island Iced Tea , Tequila Mate does, in fact, contain tea. In 1924 , a small beverage company in Northern Bavaria made raver history by bottling what would eventually become the celebrated Club-Mate brand.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Maestro Dobel ‘s latest tequila is plenty old, but it isn’t a cristalino but a traditional extra anejo, complete with natural color driven from the barrel. This is actually the second release of Dobel’s “Atelier Tequila” Extra Anejo expression, which launched last year — and which you can still find online.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The number of blanco tequilas on the market can be head-spinning. Though añejos and reposados tend to command a hefty price tag, premium blancos are now catching up in prestige, and it can be hard to know what you’re in for when you pick up a new bottle from the shelf.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Throw in a bottle of his favorite liquor and a bar mat for a non-slip surface, a jar of cocktail cherries for garnish, or a cocktail smoker kit, and you have a complete gift! Photo copyright A Bar Above SPIRITS If your Pops likes a good cocktail and drinking gifts in general, gifting a bottle of alcohol is a pretty practical gift.

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VinePair

JANUARY 8, 2024

It was at the end of a tasting at Eli’s Mezcal Room , an underground mezcal tasting experience located in a local man’s New York apartment, when host “Eli” (not his real name) pulled out one final bottle he thought might interest me: an unlabeled plastic water bottle he had suitcased back from Mexico. market in 2021. “If

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Taste Tequila

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Over the last year or so there have been some excellent blanco tequilas released into the market, so we thought it was high time to put together a blind tasting event to see how these newer products would measure against some popular contenders. And is it true that women prefer a different style of tequila than men?

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Good Spirits News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Each 18%abv 375ml bottle serves four cocktails. Via Carota Craft Cocktails were created to bottle the warmth and relaxed elegance of the beloved NYC West Village restaurant, allowing you to enjoy an expertly crafted cocktail, wherever life finds you. Simply pour over ice, garnish with a lime wedge or wheel, and enjoy.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

Cocchi Americano fits under that last definition. And the mild baking spices, bitter ginger, and floral notes mix beautifully with tequila and gin.” blanco tequila 3/4 oz. Strain and bottle for use. This is an “all of the above” situation. ” 1 1/4 oz. London dry gin 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz.

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Taste Tequila

JULY 8, 2024

The question everyone is asking these days is “What’s a great blanco tequila at an affordable price?” And while we’re at it, how can a producer make a lower-priced tequila while still maintaining a high level of quality? The price for Tapatio Blanco at Old Town Tequila is $38.99 for a 750 ml liter bottle. Hot tamales.

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VinePair

APRIL 25, 2024

The iconic Margarita looms uniquely large in our culture, as a classic in the hallowed realm of Manhattans and Old Fashioneds that’s also ubiquitous — served in airport bars and strip mall chain restaurants (Mexican-inspired and otherwise), sold by the mass-market bottle and, more recently, the upmarket can. Consensus: a cool crime 3.

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Taste Tequila

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Since we live in the Mexican state of Jalisco, have tequila industry friends, and an endless curiosity about tequila production, we thought we’d try to make our own tiny batch of tequila, or “agave spirit”, by hand. We’ve been through enough distilleries to know that tequila making isn’t easy. Grover selected a 50.7

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Often, distillers were just bottling bulk grain neutral spirit (GNS). And while consumer interest in whiskey and tequila has eclipsed much of its activity, that doesn’t mean there aren’t interesting things happening in craft vodka or distillers who see opportunity in the clear spirit. It definitely resonates.”

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Mezcal has been riding shotgun with tequila on its soaring stateside rise, and new expressions are debuting on the U.S. Its profile is the dictionary definition of the varietal, making it a great introduction to mezcal. For those looking to get acquainted with the workhorse of agave varieties, this is the bottle to share.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

In addition to their signature Old Fashioned, the bar, bottle shop, and part-time bakery crafts cocktails like the Notorious F.I.G. Rotating doughnut flavors are available each Friday and Saturday, with offerings like the Mango Margarita with a tequila-mango glaze, and the Maple Bourbon Pecan. Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.

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VinePair

AUGUST 9, 2024

So, we got to work tracking down every line we could find, from Vida Tequila to Loverboy. Without further ado, check out our definitive ranking of Bravolebrity booze brands. The watery palate wasn’t any better: The drink burst with an unattractive, artificial lime flavor that prevented our taste buds from picking up any tequila notes.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

A savory and spiced take on a Manhattan, the drink’s fiery heat arrives from a combination of molé-infused tequila , bourbon, and ancho chili liqueur. Khosla’s new list at Field Guide definitely doesn’t disappoint. Start with a bottle of Champagne from the well-curated and competitively priced selection.

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Taste Tequila

JANUARY 23, 2019

Merriam-Webster: Smooth: having a continuous even surface; not sharp or harsh We recently got an email from a Tequila Matchmaker app user saying that our search filters didn’t help him, since he wanted to search for “sweet, smooth” tequilas, “good for beginners.” He had a point. She’s right, of course, but it shouldn’t be that way.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For years the company has offered spirits in just about every major category, whether vodka , tequila , spiced rum , Canadian whisky (thought to be sourced from Crown Royal ), bourbon (always Barton 1792), Tennessee whiskey, or various Scotches from just about every major region (sometimes labeled as The Macallan , often undisclosed).

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Add a personal touch by flagging your own favorite cocktail recipe or adding a mini bottle of alcohol to the gift. Although wine glasses can definitely be a standalone gift, adding in some adorable wine charms makes it way more fun. Pair with the A Bar Above wine key bottle opener and a bottle of wine, and you have a complete gift!

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Taste Tequila

OCTOBER 6, 2022

How the tequila industry manages the unrealistic expectations put on a natural product Have you ever ordered your favorite tequila and thought, “this tastes a little different than the last time I tried it”? Each batch turns out with a slight variation, which is natural,” says Billy Erickson , Marketing Manager at Tequila Fortaleza.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

Even white rum has to rest before hitting the bottling line. Bourbon, scotch, Canadian whisky, Irish whiskey , tequila , Cognac, and armagnac are by international agreement all made within a single country, and sometimes one area within a country. Contrast that to other popular spirits.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Dozens of categories considered, thousands of bottles tasted, and almost 12 months in the making, the publishing of VinePair’s 50 best spirits list marks a major milestone in our calendar and one of our favorite annual traditions. Check out the best spirits from previous years here ! So what made the cut? Not here, though.

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

But taking a cue from my “suitcase bottle” habit of transporting back home favorite bottles of amaro from Italy, I was able to secure two bottles of Pronto! While some Trader Joe’s do sell spirits, in addition to branded private-label bottles of tequila, vodka, and whiskey, Pronto!

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The service lives up to its three Michelin star ranking, the room itself is iconic, and the backbar is chock-full of unicorn bottles. I combined the syrup with blanco tequila , Heirloom Pineapple Amaro, and lemon (along with some plain simple syrup to cut the intensity) into a sort of ultra-flavorful Daisy analogue.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

We ranked and argued and analyzed, and after a little math came up with what is obviously the most definitive list of summer cocktailing ever published. Our writers have also suggested some engaging variations using reposado tequila and rum. blanco tequila or mezcal 4 oz. RS Paloma 2 oz. grapefruit juice 1/2 oz.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 15, 2024

After an aging period of 4 years, the bourbon was cut from a cask strength of 62% ABV to a bottling strength of 46.5% FEW Spirits has released a series of rock-music-themed expressions The FEW Smashing Pumpkins bottling is the fourth label from a series of rock-music-themed celebrity collaborations released by FEW Spirits.

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VinePair

JUNE 28, 2024

As such, larger-format, ready-to-serve libations were not included in the tasting (though there are several worth checking out, from bottled Martinis to Old Fashioneds ). Epic Western Boat Drink Best known for its Ranch Water, Epic Western produces a number of canned cocktails, all of which feature tequila at their base. percent ABV.

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VinePair

AUGUST 25, 2024

Country musicians sure aren’t shy about professing their love for humble macro lagers , and rappers have always been keen on name-dropping luxury Champagnes , Cognacs , vodkas , and tequilas. It may not be the most profound track out there, but it definitely gets the people going. Cîroc and Patrón: ‘Shots’ (LMFAO ft.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 21, 2024

These consumers increasingly prefer a handful of favorite bottles rather than experimenting across brands. Other, trendier categories — tequila, no/low alc, THC drinks — have siphoned off consumer attention and spending. But there are still bottles out there that people will knife each other for. That’s the positive.”

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Trying to find the perfect gift for bartenders can definitely cause some stress! COCKTAIL ATOMIZER AND EYE DROPPER BOTTLE SET The mixologist in your life is going to love this eye dropper and cocktail mister kit , which has everything they need to spray, stencil, and drip their way into Instagram-worthy cocktails!

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

3, a refreshing French 75 -like sipper that’s light, floral, and definitely delicious. Price: $40 / 4-pack 20 oz bottles De Soi Co-founded by Katy Perry in 2022, De Soi is a range of NA sparkling apéritifs available in four flavors. Price: $43 / 750 mL bottle or $24 / 4-pack 8 oz cans St. Agrestis Brooklyn-based St.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository in upstate New York published what would become known as the original definition of a cocktail: “C**k-tail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.” As the name of this bottle suggests, skins from West Indies-grown oranges are the star here.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Others tried it, though, and reported back positively: “Just stopped at the local sonic here in Rockwall, Texas and tried it and I definitely give it two thumbs up thanks memaw!! They make Dr Pepper wines , adding yeast to a bottle of the soda until it ferments to around 6 percent ABV.

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