Tequila
Agave: From Sacred Plant to the Soul of Tequila and Mezcal
Before becoming a global spirit, agave was food, fibre, ritual drink and religious symbol in Mesoamerica. Its story reaches far beyond tequila.
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Articles tagged as agave at Licorea.
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Tequila
Tequila and Mole: A Fusion of Mexican Traditions
Reserva de la Familia introduces a tequila edition finished in casks seasoned with mole, a nod to two great Mexican traditions.
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Mezcal: an essential guide to Mexico’s agave spirit
What mezcal is, how it is made, how it differs from tequila, and why this Mexican agave spirit goes far beyond the familiar smoky cliché.
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Cristalino Tequila: What It Is and Why It Divides Fans
Cristalino tequila combines ageing and filtration to create a clear, smooth, modern spirit. We look at its rise, how it is made and how best to enjoy it.
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Organic Tequila: What It Really Means and What the Label Doesn’t Guarantee
Organic tequila is gaining shelf space, but its meaning is often confused with ideas such as “additive-free” or “better tasting.” We look at what lies behind this certification and its different focus.
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Dwayne Johnson and Teremana Tequila: built from scratch
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson built Teremana Tequila with Jalisco agave, its own distillery, small batches and a long-term authentic legacy vision.
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Mezcal and tequila: differences between Mexican spirits
Mezcal and tequila share Mexican origin and agave, but differ in raw material, regions, cooking, fermentation, flavour and regulation.