Tequila and Mezcal 2026: Types, How to Drink, Best Brands, Differences

Tequila & Mezcal 2026: Types, How to Drink, Best Brands

Everything about tequila and mezcal: types (blanco, reposado, añejo, extra añejo), how tequila differs from mezcal, how to drink and choose, the best brands and distillery tours in Jalisco. A guide to Mexico’s signature spirit. 24 articles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tequila is made only from blue agave, mainly in Jalisco; mezcal is made from 30+ agave types, mostly in Oaxaca, with a smoky flavor from earthen-pit roasting. Tequila is technically a type of mezcal.

Blanco (silver, unaged), reposado (2–12 months in oak), añejo (1–3 years), and extra añejo (3+ years). Longer aging makes the spirit smoother and darker.

Quality 100% agave tequila is sipped slowly at room temperature, without salt or lime — those are for cheap mixto. Mezcal is often served with orange slices and worm salt.

Don Julio, Patrón, Herradura, Fortaleza and Clase Azul are prized. Look for "100% agave" on the label — it distinguishes real tequila from diluted mixto.

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Tequila & Mezcal 2026: Types, How to Drink, Best Brands

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between tequila and mezcal?

What types of tequila are there?

How do you drink tequila properly?

What are the best tequila brands?

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