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December 20, 2023
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Is ‘Additive-Free’ Tequila the New 100% Agave?
Liquor.com // Dec 20, 2023 The conversation around quality tequila has shifted from a focus on simply ‘100% agave’ to producers that also omit glycerin, sweeteners, and other additives in their product. But is additive-free the only indicator of quality? This story from Liquor.com goes into detail on our favorite spirit.
October 19, 2023
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Is That Tequila Additive-Free? Odds Are Not
WineEnthusiast // Oct. 19, 2023 Tequila fans, get ready to hear a new refrain: “additive-free.” One of the biggest controversies in the tequila world right now revolves around sweetening syrups, caramel color, glycerin and oak extracts intended to make a tequila seem smoother, older or tastier. Full Story
May 3, 2023
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There’s a Battle Raging for the Soul of Tequila — Have the Celebrities Won?
VinePair // May 03, 2023 Americans are having a torrid love affair with tequila. The agave spirit, two-thirds of which is consumed in the U.S. market, has been climbing in popularity for years. In 2022, tequila overtook sales of American whiskey — yes, that includes booming bourbon — by value, according to the IWSR. Currently, the category sits in second