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Don Julio vs Patrón: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026June 1, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Don Julio Blanco and Patrón Silver are both typically 40% ABV. Don Julio is NOM 1449 (Diageo). Patrón is NOM 1492 (Bacardi). Same drink math. Different plants.

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Tequila Under $50: What the Label Has to Mean

August 28, 2026May 27, 2026 by Lydia Martin

There is no official best tequila under $50. Under $50 is a sticker, not a CRT class. NOM-006 35–55%. Typical US 40% — FLAG. Casamigos 1609/1416. No ranking or MSRP.

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What Tequila Is Best for Jello Shots?

August 28, 2026May 27, 2026 by Lydia Martin

No official ranking. Leftover 5.148 already US tequila ≥40%. Official this fetch Patrón Silver 40% by volume. Unused 7-way ranking. Unused tickets.

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What Is a Mexican Candy Shot?

August 28, 2026May 27, 2026 by Lydia Martin

House leftover, unused as IBA. Leftover Paloma 50/5/pinch/100. Leftover Margarita 50/20/15. 5.148 leftover ≥40%. Unused 0.5 oz as IBA. Unused invented watermelon pucker ABV.

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What Is a 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño Tequila Recipe?

August 28, 2026May 26, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Official this fetch 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño 35% Alc/Vol infused blanco. Official spicy leftover 1.5 / 0.5 / 0.5. Leftover IBA Margarita 50/20/15 unused. Unused recovered 1.5/1/1.5 Cointreau.

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Don Julio 70 vs 1942: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026May 26, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Don Julio 1942 is an añejo, not extra — brand page 38–40% and 2.5 years. Don Julio 70 is a cristalino añejo at 40%. Extra starts at three years. No ranking.

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What Brands of Tequila Are 100% Blue Agave?

August 28, 2026May 21, 2026 by Lydia Martin

100% agave is a NOM-006 category. Mixto tequila is at least 51% blue weber. Casamigos current NOM 1609 / hist. 1416. Patrón core NOM 1492. Cuervo mixto 51/49 NOM 1122. Typical US 40% — FLAG. No ranking.

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What Does Tequila Taste Like?

August 28, 2026May 19, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Tequila taste is not a CRT class. NOM-006 sets blanco through extra añejo. Typical US bottles print 40%. Casamigos current NOM 1609 / hist. 1416. A 1.5-ounce 40% pour is one drink.

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Reposado vs Blanco Tequila: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026May 15, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Blanco is unaged or rested under two months. Reposado must see oak for at least two months (NOM-006). Most US bottles are 40% ABV. Age is not extra ethanol.

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Jose Cuervo Gold vs Silver: What’s the Difference?

August 28, 2026May 14, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Especial Gold and Especial Silver are Jose Cuervo mixto SKUs, not automatically 100% agave. Typical US 40% FLAG. Gold is not CRT reposado just because it is gold. Not a score.

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