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Best Reposado Tequila

August 28, 2026July 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Reposado is the CRT oak class: 2 months up to 1 year. Most US bottles are 40% ABV. 100% agave is not mixto. Not a 2022 ranking.

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Del Maguey Mezcal: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026July 10, 2026 by Lydia Martin

There is no official best Del Maguey bottle. Vida Clásico prints 42% official. Other SKUs unused — FLAG, neck. NOM-070 classes apply. No ranking.

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Can You Mix Tequila and Rum?

August 28, 2026July 8, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Yes. Tequila is NOM-006 / 5.148; rum is 5.147. Count drinks by ethanol. Typical US 40% FLAG. Mixing is not a class.

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Cheap Mezcal: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026July 7, 2026 by Lydia Martin

There is no official cheapest or best mezcal. Cheap is not a NOM-070 class. Certified mezcal is 35–55%. Del Maguey Vida Clásico prints 42% official. No ranking or MSRP.

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Is Mezcal Stronger Than Tequila?

August 28, 2026July 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Neither class is stronger. NOM-006 tequila and NOM-070 mezcal both allow 35–55%. Typical US 40% — FLAG. Fortaleza Still Strength 46%/92 is an example, not a crown. No ranking.

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Avión Tequila: Proof, Types, and Buying Guide

August 28, 2026July 4, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Avion tequila bottle, review and buying guide

Avión is a Pernod Ricard tequila. Official nutrition lists Silver, Reposado, and Añejo at 40% ABV. A 1.5 oz pour is one standard drink. NOM on the bottle is primary.

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What Tequila Is Leftover at BevMo?

August 28, 2026July 3, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Leftover shelf English, not a recovered 10-way ranking. Official this fetch leftover 818 already NOM 1607. Leftover Casamigos already NOM 1609/1416 hist. Leftover 5.148 already ≥40%. Unused leftover 1800 Silver as #1.

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Patrón Reposado Tequila

July 1, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Patrón Reposado is 100% weber-blue tequila aged at least four months in American bourbon barrels, bottled at 40% ABV / 80 proof at NOM 1492 in Jalisco

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Tequila Jokes

August 28, 2026June 26, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Tequila shots with lime and salt, jokes

They say laughter is the best medicine. It truly is. With a couple of shots of the smoothest tequila, you’d be prepared to throw your best joke to anyone you se

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Best Añejo Tequila Under $100

August 28, 2026June 25, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Under $100 is today’s sticker. Añejo is the CRT 1–3 year oak class. Most US bottles are 40% ABV — one drink per 1.5 oz. Extra añejo is 3+ years and often misses $100. Not a ranking.

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