How the Conflict in Additive-Free Tequila Is Hurting Small Brands
There is a dispute in the tequila industry over the right to certify and label tequila as additive free—but the small brands producing it are bearing the brunt of the fallout
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Amidst Mainstream Growth, Some Tequila Producers Are Sticking to Their Roots
While tequila seems to be dominated by big brands and celebrity ventures, some traditionalists are returning to their roots to reinvent the category
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There’s a gold rush in Jalisco and Oaxaca as a growing number of famous personalities launch tequila and mezcal brands—but which ones have staying power?
Small Tequila and Mezcal Producers Struggle to Survive
Largely dependent on U.S. bars and restaurants, Mexico’s craft distilleries are in trouble, and trying to find new ways to connect with consumers
Agave’s Terroir Movement
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How Distillers Use Yeast to Influence Character in Spirits
Whether wild or cultivated, yeast can help distillers differentiate the flavor and complexity of whiskey, tequila, and other liquors
Transforming a Passion into a Digital Business
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