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Who Makes Casamigos Tequila?

August 28, 2026August 19, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Diageo has owned Casamigos since 2017. Current bottles commonly carry NOM 1609 (Diageo México Operaciones, Atotonilco El Alto). Older NOM 1416 bottles exist. Read the label. Typical US ABV is 40%.

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Dos Hombres Mezcal: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026August 19, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Dos Hombres is mezcal, not tequila. Official Espadín 42% / 750 ml. NOM-070 35–55%. No ranking.

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Patrón Ahumado Silver Tequila

August 19, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Patrón Ahumado Silver is a blanco tequila with a smoke step: agave roasted over mesquite charcoal in underground stone pits, then tahona-crushed, bott

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Is It Bad to Mix Vodka and Tequila?

August 28, 2026August 18, 2026 by Lydia Martin

You can mix them. The mix is not a class. Typical US both 40% FLAG. Count drinks.

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How to Drink Añejo Tequila

August 28, 2026August 13, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Añejo is a NOM-006 class (≥1 year), not a pour ritual. Typical US 40% FLAG. 1942 is añejo.

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What Is the Tequila on Queen of the South?

August 28, 2026August 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Tequila shots, Queen of the South

If you’re a fan of the show Queen of the South, you’re probably wondering about the tequila mentioned often on the show.

So what is the tequila on Queen of th

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Don Julio 70 Cristalino Tequila

August 10, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Don Julio 70 is a cristalino — an aged tequila charcoal-filtered until it looks like a blanco — at 40% ABV / 80 proof , NOM 1449 , Jalisco. The brief

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Silver vs Gold Tequila: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026August 7, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Silver / blanco is unaged or briefly rested tequila. Gold / joven / oro is often mixto plus caramel coloring — or a true joven blend. Read “100% de agave.” Both are usually 40% in the US.

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Is Tequila Stronger Than Vodka?

August 28, 2026August 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Tequila is 35–55% (NOM-006). US vodka is ≥40%. Typical both 40% FLAG. No strongest crown.

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Sauza Tequila: Proof, Types, and Buying Guide

August 28, 2026August 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Sauza tequila bottle, review and buying guide

Sauza is Casa Sauza tequila from Jalisco, owned by Suntory Global Spirits. Hornitos is the 100% agave sister brand. Grocery Silver/Gold are often mixto — read 100% agave on the label. US bottles typically 40% ABV.

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