Fortaleza Tequila Review & Tasting Notes (2023 Updated)
Tequila Fortaleza takes center stage in terms of great mouthfeel and natural sweetness. Whenever we have conversations with bartenders and tequila experts…
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Clase Azul Plata vs Reposado: What’s the Difference?
Clase Azul Plata is the unaged SKU; Reposado is the oak window. Typical US 40% — FLAG. Current tequila NOM 1595. Not a score.
Mezcal vs Agave: What’s the Difference?
Agave is the plant. Mezcal is the certified spirit under NOM-070 from 100% agave. Tequila is a separate NOM-006 spirit from blue weber only. Not a taste trophy. No ranking.
How Mezcal Is Made
Mezcal is made under NOM-070-SCFI-2016 from 100% agave and bottled at 35–55%. Categories — Mezcal, Artesanal, Ancestral — are production rules, not taste trophies. Pit roast is common, not a class by itself. No ranking.
Cazadores Tequila Review: Is It Good? (2023 Updated)
Whether you’re a seasoned tequila connoisseur or a curious novice, Cazadores tequila should be one of your options. Based on our blind tasting, we find it a…
How To Make Mojitos With Tequila: Full Guide (2023)
Discover a refreshing twist on a classic cocktail with our guide on how to make Mojitos with Tequila. We sometimes substitute the traditional rum with…
20 Best High-End Tequila Brands Today (2023 Edition)
As seasoned bartenders, we always resort to the best high-end tequila brands whenever we want to add excitement to our evening drink or explore the finest sipping…
Celebrity Tequila: NOM, Types, and What the Label Has to Mean
Celebrity is not a CRT class. Casamigos current NOM 1609 / historical 1416. 818 is 1607 (hist. 1137). Teremana is 1613. Typical US 40%. No ranking.
Best Cristalino Tequila
Cristalino is not a CRT age class. It is aged tequila (usually reposado or añejo) filtered to remove color. Most US bottles are 40% ABV — one drink per 1.5 oz. Not a 2023 ranking.
Does Jose Cuervo Margarita Mix Expire?
Yes. Jose Cuervo Margarita Mix is a non-alcoholic mixer with a best-by date. Refrigerate after opening. Follow the bottle, not a 12–18 month guess.