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10 Standout Blanco Tequilas to Try

Chilled Magazine

The tequila world is more complex than it seems. While we could get into the definition of each of these types of tequila, today is all about blanco. Blanco tequila (also known as plata or silver tequila) is a designation for tequila that was either completely unaged or lightly aged for only a few weeks or months.

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1800 Tequila and Handshake Speakeasy Launch “Obsessed with Taste” Campaign

Chilled Magazine

1800® Tequila—the world’s most awarded tequila—is celebrating its uncompromising commitment to flavor with a new campaign, Obsessed with Taste. “Like 1800 Tequila, we are obsessed with craft and flavor, but the secret is to keep pushing and never settle.

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Erick Castro and the Quest to Preserve the Neighborhood Bar

Imbibe Magazine

in the San Diego drinks scene , Erick Castro has long been known for his lavish-leaning cocktail programs at bars that could fairly be described as opulent. In fact, we named Raised by Wolves our “ Cocktail Bar of the Year ” in 2019’s Imbibe 75a year before the hospitality industry as a whole faced a global shift.

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Mixologists Share Predictions For Tequila Category

Cheers

The tequila craze may be cooling somewhat, but on-premise experts expect demand for the agave spirit to continue at bars and restaurants. The popular styles and brands of tequila may shift, as many predict a continued rise in mezcal and other related spirits.

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5 Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval Agave Spirits You Need Behind Your Bar

Chilled Magazine

Here are 5 Agave Spirits that have earned The Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval If you dont have these brands behind your bar you should. Casa Azul Organic Tequila Reposado Casa Azul is certified organic, which appeals to bartenders who prioritize eco-conscious choices. Enter Here.

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Tequila Mockingbird

Chilled Magazine

From Napa’s only Sake and Japanese Whiskey bar, Morimoto, comes the Tequila Mockingbird cocktail. Check out the full recipe plus more from Bar Manager Josh Weed below! “I used a combination of Casa Obsidiana Blanco Tequila, Copalli Cacao Rum, Brucato Chaparral and Ramazzotti Rosato with a couple dashes of Peychaud bitters.

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The 30 Best Tequilas for 2025

VinePair

Over almost 10 years of tasting and recommending tequilas at VinePair, weve watched the category grow and evolve, ultimately becoming one of the best-selling and most popular spirits in the U.S. And tequila , specifically, is facing something of a reckoning: Are there too many celebrity brands?

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