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Can Drones Make Tequila Production More Sustainable?

Diageo has begun using drones to water agave farms

Tres Tribus Mezcal Wants You to Experience Agave Like Never Before

The founder of Mijenta is back with a mezcal so beautiful and complex you have to “taste it with your heart”

This Is the Most Fun Drink Ever

A cousin of the paloma, this regional Jalisco cocktail is refreshing, sweet and a bit spicy. And sometimes served by the gallon.

Welcome to Heaven on Earth for Tequila Lovers

Here's how to visit the 492-year-old town where waterfalls, opal mines and, of course, massive blue agave plants abound

Spirits Sales Surpassed Beer for the First Time Ever in the US

It's liquor before beer according to a new economic report, with tequila, American whiskey and spirits-based RTDs leading the way

Tequila and Canned Cocktails Are Pretty Much Fueling the Booze Industry Now

A year-end study on alcohol sales in the U.S. shows very few category gains — and some concern for Scotch, Cognac and gin fans

Why You’ve Never Tasted Jose Cuervo’s Best Tequila

No shots here: The centuries-old distillery just released Reserva de la Familia 2023, a line of uniquely crafted and extra-aged tequila.

What Booze Should You Pair With Your Thanksgiving Meal?

A guide to pairing whiskey and other fine spirits with your holiday feast

Barrel-Aged Mezcal Is a Uniquely Delicious Spirit

While hard to find, these aged expressions deliver complex flavors. Here are 8 bottles to get you started.

Behind This Small-Batch Spirit Is the Most Famous Nose in Tequila

Mijenta is the masterwork of Maestra Tequilera Ana Maria Romero Mena

Everything You Know About Mezcal Is Wrong

Some long-held perceptions about the agave spirit are misleading. Here, we clear up the facts before National Mezcal Day.

Americans Are Still Drinking Luxury Spirits, Inflation Be Damned

A new report suggests U.S. consumers continue to gravitate toward bottles over $50, even in an uncertain economy

Is the Booze Industry Finally Facing Some Post-Pandemic Setbacks?

Recent data suggests the alcohol marketplace is undergoing some growing pains (conversely, tequila is having a moment)

Now’s the Time to Visit the World’s Smallest Tequila Bar

Everything you need to know about San Miguel

Jose Cuervo Brought Tequila to the Metaverse

Could your next distillery trip be virtual?

This Tequila Is So Exclusive You May Never Get to Try It

Volcan X.A was built exclusively for clubs and high-end restaurants. We flew out to Las Vegas to get a taste.

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6 Strong and Stirred Tequila Cocktails to Make at Home

Branch out from your standard Margarita — and skip all the shaking

Interest in Agave Spirits Is Growing Outside of Mexico

US and international distillers now offer tequila-like spirits

The 5 Main Styles of Tequila (And How to Drink Them)

The finer details behind your blancos, reposados and añejos

The 10 Most Interesting New Tequilas

Forget Cristalinos and embrace some real agave innovation

Mezcal Mal Bien Is the Antidote to Every Cringey Celebrity Spirits Brand

Founders Ben Scott and Anthony Silas want to highlight the work of mezcaleros

What Should I Mix With Tequila?

The best mixers for those who love agave spirits, as recommended by our favorite drinks pros

The Best Tequila and Mezcal Bars in the United States

Hundreds of rare spirits await, from coast to coast and everywhere in-between

5 Modern Takes on the Paloma From Pro Bartenders

You need to try these thirst-quenching highballs at home

The 5 Best Certified Organic Tequilas

Why it's a good thing — and why the best ones may not say it on the bottle

The 10 Best Cheap Tequilas You Should Try

Some excellent blancos, reposados and even an añejo for $30 or less

What’s the Difference Between Tequila and Mezcal?

It’s a great deal more than just “smokiness”

If You Love Whiskey, Try These 9 Añejo and Extra Añejo Tequilas

Whether you prefer whiskey cocktails or sipping neat, these tequilas are worthy replacements

The 11 Best Blanco Tequilas for a Margarita

These clear spirits add the rest of the color to the sweet and sour flavor spectrum

This New “Celebrity-Free” Tequila Is the Antidote to 818 and the Rest

La Pulga is the first part of a project that will also bring a hotel and distillery to Fort Worth

The Best Bottles of Tequila for Cinco de Mayo

We tested entirely too much tequila to identify the ideal bottles for sipping, shots and cocktails, including a few surprises

Do Whatever You Can to Find This Rare Tequila

G4 6-Year Extra Añejo is the rare extra-aged tequila that enhances its agave character — but it’s nearly impossible to buy