VinePair

JULY 28, 2024

In the United States, there’s no liquor trendier than tequila. But despite the tequila category reporting several years of consistent double-digit growth, 2023’s sales figures indicate that things could be slowing down. DISCUS), tequila and mezcal sold 31.6 Find out more about the world’s 10 most popular tequila brands below.

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Good Spirits News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Enter the vibrant world of Tequila with Tomas Estes, co-founder of Tequila Ocho and the original Tequila Ambassador. From opening the first Café Pacifico in 1975, to educating folks about tequila around the globe, Tomas dedicated his life to Mexico’s native spirit. The Tequila Ambassador V.O.

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Taste Tequila

JUNE 16, 2019

They also give you the opportunity to experience tequila in a whole new way—using only your senses. That’s why we conduct regular “Tequila Challenge” blind tasting events that are open to the public. Sept 30, 2019 / Quinta Don Jose Hotel Which Are the Tequilas Regular People Prefer? Place Name Avg.

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VinePair

JUNE 2, 2025

That 2019 injection went toward acquiring barrels of an experimental wheat whiskey laid down by former MGP master distiller Greg Metze. That includes premium tequilas, as well as highly aged, high-value American whiskey. Penelope acquired aged stock directly from MGP or the bulk market.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

The Cambridge Public House Self-described as a “cocktail pub,” The Cambridge Public House opened in 2019 to combine the casual atmosphere of a pub with the innovative drinks and elevated service of a craft cocktail bar. Castiagnet plays with spirit bases, such as an olive oil–washed tequila and mezcal base for their Margarita.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

At NYC’s beloved Dante (#1 Best Bar in North America, 2019 & 2020) , Beverage Training Director Renato Tonnelli, who was recently crowned 2023 US World Class Bartender of the Year, has reimagined the 90’s classic Appletini, highlighting the seasonal flavor to create a crisp, herbaceous and elegant drink.

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2024

As you know, dear reader, tequila is popular — like, really popular. For Kat Hantas, Nicole Hantas-Emanuel, and Sarika Singh, tequila served as a creative broth, one that was ready to be reimagined. The article The VinePair Podcast: Inside Infused Tequila’s Ascent With 21Seeds appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In case you haven’t heard, tequila is having a serious moment in the U.S. According to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) , the nation’s tequila volume has grown by 180 percent since 2002, increasing by an average of 6.2 Just think of the last time you heard mezcal described as “tequila, but smoky.”)

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Just Drinks

AUGUST 19, 2024

Vivir launched its Tequila in the UK in 2019. Its other main markets include Europe, Australia, Italy, Hungary and Nigeria.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Since its launch in Chicago, Illinois in 2019, Ritual has grown rapidly and is now the number one non-alc spirit brand in the United States. Diageo North America has acquired Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits (Ritual).

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Taste Tequila

JANUARY 10, 2020

Last year was a busy time in the tequila world, and we expect the frenzy to keep rolling into 2020 and beyond. 1) Agave Prices Break Records After hitting $30 pesos/kilo at the end of 2019, agave prices have finally started to come down. The crisis has been bad for the industry for more than just the bottom line.

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Taste Tequila

JULY 1, 2022

Suave releases rare 5-year XA and blanco blends Among the five official categories of tequila, the “Joven or Oro” expression (as it is labeled in tequila regulations) is probably the most maligned. Single Barrel Joven (45G and 42S) from Suave Tequila But “young” and “gold” tequilas don’t have to signify a bad tequila experience.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The acquisition stands to make Cognac the fourth major leg of Campari Group, according to the company, along with aperitifs, bourbon and tequila. Courvoisier, along with Henessy, Martell and Rémy Martin, is one of the “big four” Cognac houses. The post Campari Buying Courvoisier appeared first on Cheers.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The conglomerate had already owned a minority stake in the non-alc label — which includes whiskey , tequila , gin , rum , and an aperitif — though full ownership poses interesting questions. Could this be Diageo buying up any potential competition to Seedlip, a brand that’s been in the portfolio since 2019?

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Cheers

JANUARY 16, 2024

Dos Hombres , founded in 2019 by actors Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston, uses Espadin agave from Oaxaca, Mexico, and traditional mezcal production methods. Applebee’s mezcal Margaritas also include Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Teremana tequila.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 24, 2024

Mocktail MO has been an alcohol-free culture advocate since 2019, when she developed an alcohol intolerance that shut down all possibility of drinking booze ever again. Spirits Ritual Tequila Alternative + Free Spirits Spirit of Tequila The standards by which all others are measured in my opinion. Curious Elixirs No.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 4, 2024

million cases in 2023, up from 14 million cases in 2019. Other brands under the WES portfolio include Flecha Azul Tequila backed by Mark Wahlberg and Fraser & Thompson American Whiskey with Michael Buble. US depletions reached 18.25 We knew we had an incredible opportunity on our hands.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Ritual Zero Proof’s portfolio includes a non-alcoholic whiskey , tequila , gin , rum , and aperitif. Since its founding in 2019, the Chicago-based brand has grown to be the No. 1 non-alcoholic spirits brand in the U.S.,

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Taste Tequila

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Every week we receive at least 2 emails from people who want to start their own tequila brand, looking for guidance on how to get started. So, you want to start your own tequila brand? We love tequila, so we get it. The Tequila Matchmaker database currently contains 2,345 different tequila brands. Don’t believe us?

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 2, 2024

A longtime bartender in Uruguay’s capital city of Montevideo, Aniano worked with winemaker Juan Andrés Marichal and business partner Salvador Banchero to develop Vermut Flores in 2019. When I pair it with mezcal, when I pair it with tequila, it has a life of its own that I don’t get from other vermouth,” he says.

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Taste Tequila

AUGUST 19, 2022

Blind Taste Test Results Are In from 24 Tasting Panel Members This is a great time for blanco tequila lovers, with a number of excellent, additive-free choices in the market. So, we assembled kits of 10 quality blanco tequilas from our additive-free list, and asked 24 Tequila Matchmaker panel members to rate them blind.

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VinePair

MAY 6, 2024

.” After launching in 2019, the premium hard seltzer brand quickly catapulted in popularity as an outdoor drinking and party staple. Last year, it made its foray into spirits beyond vodka with the launch of High Noon Tequila Seltzer. Just four years after its debut, High Noon was dubbed the No.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 22, 2024

Chief Executive of the SWA , Mark Kent, commented: “As the first foreign product to be granted Denomination of Origin status in Brazil since 2019, Scotch Whisky now sits beside Tequila, Cognac and Champagne with special legal protection.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Since its launch in Chicago in 2019, Ritual has grown rapidly and is now the number-one non-alcoholic spirit brand in the U.S., Today, the brand’s portfolio contains alternatives to whiskey, tequila, gin, rum and aperitif, which can all be substituted one-to-one with traditional spirits to create non-alc versions of well-known recipes.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Brown says that tequila has been popular with guests, along with classic cocktails and recognizable riffs on the classics. In addition to its cocktail and wine programs, the Institute has a brewery on campus that was named Brewery of the Year for New York State in 2019, and is the lab for the Art & Science of Brewing class.

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Dry Atlas

JUNE 26, 2024

In 2019, Taylor launched Bartender Rental, a mobile bar service that quickly became known for its quality, creativity, and unique ability to craft memorable moments through cocktails. His passion for being “on stage” and interacting with people turned what many consider a “filler job” into a lifetime vocation. Little Saints St.

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Taste Tequila

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

There’s no doubt that 2020 has been one hell of a year, but if you’re a tequila lover there has been some sweet relief: a handful of delicious new products to restore your faith in the world. Both types of American Oak barrels aged for 6 months, while the tequila sat for 10 months in French Oak.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2024

BSB is the first flavored whiskey in the WES Brands portfolio, which also includes Flecha Azul tequila, Fraser & Thompson whiskey, and Aspen Vodka. million in 2023, up from 14 million cases in 2019,” Kiyak said in the press release. Last year was a record year for flavored whiskies. depletions reached 18.25

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Booze Business

MARCH 12, 2021

from 2018 to 2019. With all due respects to the trend followers, not everyone buys into it (what’s the point of drinking a no-alcohol tequila) and, regardless, a bit of indulgence goes a long way these days. Move Over Bailey’s, Here Comes the Swan According to Impact Databank , Bailey’s Irish Cream is a 1.5

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Dos Hombres Mezcal Founders Event The Breaking Bad actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul cofounded Dos Hombres mezcal in 2019. Todd English matched smoked pulled short rib, Asian slaw and sticky soy glaze with Patron silver tequila, while JJ Johnson paired Liberian jollof rice, chicken, beef and shrimp with a whiskey taramind punch.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 17, 2024

For nearly a decade now, we’ve periodically covered the NHLC’s acquisition of single barrel American whiskey and tequila. New Hampshire is a thirsty state. Now, through a partnership with Bord Bia, Ireland’s Agency for Food and Drink, the Granite State is getting access to a wide selection of unique Irish whiskeys.

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Dry Atlas

JULY 17, 2024

He published his first book, Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters: How the Cocktail Conquered the World, in 2019, and was named 2020 “Author of the Year” at the Nightclub & Bar Show Awards. Almave Ámbar This Tequila alternative does all the heavy lifting in a Margarita. and was one of the nation’s top bartenders.

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VinePair

JUNE 26, 2024

According to the IWSR, inventory levels skyrocketed between December 2019 and December 2023 due to a jump in consumer demand during the height of the pandemic, and then further bolstered by supply chain disruptions. Tequila , though, is crushing it, and is expected to continue doing so with the help of premium-and-above expressions.

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Bartender.com

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Founded in 2019, Session embarked on a mission to redefine the cocktail experience. Chile infused Lunazul Blanco tequila ½ oz. Its commitment to excellence is evident in the curated menu, showcasing a selection of modern classic cocktails. Winter in Los Altos 1½ oz. Hot Chocolate Syrup Add all ingredients to Shaker tin.

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Cheers

APRIL 2, 2024

Heaven Hill acquired Black Velvet from Constellation Brands in 2019. The category has faced fierce competition from straight whiskey and tequila, as well as the ready-to-drink (RTD) segments, says Marina Velez, research director, Data & Insights for The Beverage Information Group. in 2022, ending the year at 17.4

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VinePair

JUNE 4, 2024

In 2019, a trio of University of New Hampshire graduates founded one of the first bubble-free booze companies, NOCA — a portmanteau of non-carbonated — as a counterpoint to then-ascendant hard seltzers. Last year, the Morrisons created the tequila -driven Dad Water. We’ll go to a college bar and they’ll be like, ‘Oh, my mom loves it.

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

While many booze-free spirits brands attempt to recreate the profile of typical spirits using alternative ingredients, Almave is actually dealcoholized tequila , meaning it’s produced with the same methods used to produce the beloved spirit. Price: $39 / 16.9

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