Many would argue that once tequila blanco rises above the $50 mark, mezcal offers much more bang-for-your-buck as an unaged, agave-based spirit. After all, for most, blanco is simply a mixing tequila, and who wants to put all that money into a cocktail? Even in light of the many high-priced, premium blancos hitting the market recently, we’re hard-pressed to believe that bar programs will start incorporating these bottles into their Palomas and Margs. If everyone’s just trying to jump on the 1942 train — and there are no story or artisanal methods to stand behind — can fancy packaging be enoug ..read more

U.S. District Judge Lee Rosenthal has dismissed Clase Azul’s trademark infringement case against Casa Azul, Forbes reported Tuesday. The ruling from the Southern District of Texas allows both tequilas to continue operating under their respective names, no matter how confusing it might be. Clase Azul, widely recognized for its iconic bottle shape, first filed the trademark infringement action against Casa Azul in September 2022. According to Forbes, Clase Azul submitted evidence suggesting that there have been several significant mix-ups between the brands. But ultimately, the judge determined ..read more

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“Cocktail College” is brought to you by Tequila Don Julio. Don Julio González followed his heart over his head. He loved his land, agave, and community — basically, every choice he made was for exceptional tequila, something I know you can appreciate, “Cocktail College” listener. He did it por amor, and this is how people from Mexico basically live every single day. Hecho en México, loved everywhere, head to www.donjulio.com/tequila-drinks for a list of cocktails to create with Don Julio’s expressions. Made with love in every drop. We’ve covered many tequila-based drinks here on “Cocktail Col ..read more

Cindy Crawford is spicing up the tequila section with her new launch: Casamigas Jalapeño. The iconic supermodel teamed up with Casamigos tequila founders George Clooney, Mike Meldman, and Rande Gerber — who also happens to be her husband — to create the latest addition to the brand’s portfolio. In the release, Crawford mentions that she and Gerber have been discussing the idea of launching a spicy tequila for several years. “Cindy has obviously been part of the Casamigos journey since day one, and I’m excited that she now gets to put her special touches on Casamigas,” Gerber says. “It’s been ..read more

Tequila is a liquid goldmine for the curious drinker, and every month seemingly delivers a cavalcade of new options to try at bars and liquor stores. Drop by your neighborhood bottle shop, and you may see a new blanco from a spunky, fresh-faced label looking to penetrate the market with new juice. You may also run into a reposado from a decades-old brand that finally landed American distribution. Keep digging, and you may even find a familiar, reliable brand dipping its toe into the world of cristalino. It can be tough to keep up with this steady barrage of new tequilas to try. Fortunately, b ..read more