Tequila is the annual publication from the team behind American Whiskey Magazine and the Bourbon Annual. Tequila contains features from the innovative producers in the world of agave, covering both Tequila and Mezcal. The annual showcases an impressive array of tastings, as well as the results of the World Tequila and World Mezcal Awards, cocktail recipes to test out at home and interviews with the leading producers behind some of your favourite agave spirits. Here, your Tequila and Mezcal interests and knowledge can soar.
It’s all heart • Getting to the core of the world of agave spirits
Tequila & Mezcal
On our radar • Take a look at the Tequila trends that are capturing our attention
JUST THE TWO OF US • Mezcal and Tequila: five key differences to set them apart
IN THE KNOW • The step-by-step guide to knowing your Blanco from your Extra Añejo
PRESERVING TEQUILA TRADITIONS • A warm welcome to the home of Kah and Rooster Rojo
Tequila production
A league of their own • Meet the three mezcaleras that showcase skill and passion in the production of their beloved products
SMOKE and SPIRITS • A look at what happens when Tequila makes a move outside of its comfort zone
THE LIFE OF AGAVE • A lesson in the process of harvesting
A LIFE IN TEQUILA • We sit down with Lunazul Tequila’s master distiller, Francisco Quijano, to discover his journey into the world of spirits
Goodness in every drop • Handcrafted from 100 per cent blue agaves, Espanita Tequila brings smooth sophistication and distinctive characteristics to your latest cocktail favourites
Diving into the core • It’s time to take a closer look at what is really happening with sustainability in Mezcal production and how brands are working to help better the outlook
MOVE OVER • Pimentae is keeping up with the fast pace of the Tequila market, and even shaping what the experience of drinking it can look like
CREAM OF THE CROP • From well-known classics to less charted territory, Tequila cocktails can come in all different guises. We take a look at five of the finest and ask the experts for their foolproof recipes
An unexpected friendship • Bats and Tequila may not sound like natural bedfellows, but they could be the answer to biodiversity in the industry
What lies beneath • Understanding the philosophy behind the production of mezcal, including the interplay between tradition and terroir on the resulting spirit
PARTNERSHIPS TO BE PROTECTED • On a flavour voyage of discovery with the team at Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal
Perfecting your COCKTAILS • Patrón Tequila is here to assist you in getting a little more playful with your tried and trusted cocktail recipes
Tastings
Introducing the cream of the crop • Here we celebrate the World’s Best and category winners of the World Tequila and Mezcal Awards 2023
Backed by tradition • Discover more about the team behind this year’s World’s Best Tequila
Single Estate Tequila • Experiencing authentic taste and a love of tradition
Inspired by beauty • The brand that combines the natural world and its spirits to perfection
Authenticity at the core • Cierto has created a truly elegant spirit, ready for the masses
For the love of Margaritas • Born from an unadulterated adoration for this well-known cocktail
The impact of terroir • Delving into the portfolio of Tequila Ocho’s spirits
The connoisseur’s mezcal • The mezcal true-love story