Articles and Interviews

Stop Tasting. Start Smelling: Lessons from Mijenta and Tequila’s Greatest Nose

Mar 30, 2026

Stop Tasting. Start Smelling: Lessons from Mijenta and Tequila’s Greatest Nose

Why your mouth might be lying when your nose is telling the truth

Is Fermentation Responsible for Most of Tequila's Flavor?

Mar 26, 2026

Is Fermentation Responsible for Most of Tequila's Flavor?

Why the magic of fermentation is the most under-discussed element of tequila brand differentiation

9 Things Most People Don't Know About Tequila (But Should)

Mar 17, 2026

9 Things Most People Don't Know About Tequila (But Should)

The Tequila Report reviews team clears up myths and legends about tequila and how it's made

Why Authentico Uses 100-Year-Old Equipment for its Modern Organic Tequila

Mar 17, 2026

Why Authentico Uses 100-Year-Old Equipment for its Modern Organic Tequila

A rare example of a tequila brand that refuses to decouple its growth from its original values

How Alma del Jaguar is Clawing Back Authenticity in Tequila

Feb 27, 2026

How Alma del Jaguar is Clawing Back Authenticity in Tequila

More Than a Spirit: Inside Alma del Jaguar’s Mission to Save Mexico’s Big Cat

It’s Not a Cactus: 9 Things You Didn't Know About Blue Weber Agave

Feb 27, 2026

It’s Not a Cactus: 9 Things You Didn't Know About Blue Weber Agave

The plant that makes tequila is full of surprises

The Soul of the Soil: Tequila Ocho Expands with Passion and Purpose

Feb 17, 2026

The Soul of the Soil: Tequila Ocho Expands with Passion and Purpose

Expanding terroir, and a distillery homecoming. Big things happening at venerated brand Tequila Ocho

A Day in the Life of the Siete Leguas Mules

Feb 17, 2026

A Day in the Life of the Siete Leguas Mules

Why tahonas and mules are the original tequila power couple

The Alchemists of Los Altos: Inside Tierra de Ensueño’s 'Dream Team'

Feb 3, 2026

The Alchemists of Los Altos: Inside Tierra de Ensueño’s 'Dream Team'

An unusual tequila with an even more rare organizational chart

Don Julio Distillery Revealed: What I Saw with My Own Eyes

Feb 2, 2026

Don Julio Distillery Revealed: What I Saw with My Own Eyes

A tour inside a giant tequila factory creates more questions than answers

Are Single Barrel and Special Batch Tequilas Worth Your Money?

Jan 19, 2026

Are Single Barrel and Special Batch Tequilas Worth Your Money?

Let’s explore what makes these uncommon tequilas special, how they differ from standard blends, and whether they’re worth seeking out for your enjoyment.

The 6 Lucky Breaks that Explain Suerte Tequila's Massive Growth

Jan 19, 2026

The 6 Lucky Breaks that Explain Suerte Tequila's Massive Growth

The story of good fortune and a "by consumers, for consumers" approach to tequila

What it Really Costs to Make Tequila and Why It’s Not Getting Cheaper

Jan 19, 2026

What it Really Costs to Make Tequila and Why It’s Not Getting Cheaper

The agave used to make tequila is cheap, so why aren’t bottle prices going down?

How to Read a Tequila Bottle

Dec 12, 2025

How to Read a Tequila Bottle

You can learn a lot from the fine print on the label of your favorite tequila

Dec 9, 2025

How Mexico's First Olympic Gold Medal Inspired a Famous Tequila Brand

One of the most unexpected "where did the name come from" stories in the history of tequila brands

RESEARCH: Which Countries Drink the Most Tequila?

Dec 8, 2025

RESEARCH: Which Countries Drink the Most Tequila?

Mexico and The United States, obviously. But you may be surprised at what comes next on the list of top tequila-consuming nations.

Why Do So Many Tequila Distilleries Use Bourbon and Whiskey Barrels?

Nov 12, 2025

Why Do So Many Tequila Distilleries Use Bourbon and Whiskey Barrels?

A synergistic marriage between two distinct spirits cultures