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The Dirt on Your Tequila: Highland vs. Lowland, Explained
Every bottle of tequila starts with the same plant. Blue agave, grown in Jalisco, held to the same rules. So why does one blanco taste like citrus and flowers, and the next one like black pepper an...
What Is Cinco de Mayo, Really? The History Behind the Holiday.
If you think Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day, you're not alone. It's one of the most common misconceptions about the holiday, and honestly, it says more about how the day has been m...
Why Agave Is One of the Most Sustainable Crops on Earth
Right now, somewhere in the highlands of Jalisco, a farmer is planting a blue agave pina that won't be ready to harvest until 2033. Maybe 2034. That's not a problem with the supply chain. That's th...
Joven & Cristalino Tequila: What They Are and Why You Should Know the Difference
You know blanco. You know reposado. You know añejo. You could probably explain each one at a dinner party without embarrassing yourself. But there are two expressions that keep showing up on shelve...
