“Tequila is the number one ambassador of Mexico,” says Daniela Villasuso of Mijenta Tequila, a popular brand from the highlands of Jalisco. “It embodies everything that has to do with how we ...

If you want to be a true tequila connoisseur, you'll want to know all about how the flavor profiles differ of tequilas ...

Tequila can only be called tequila if it is made from blue agave plants grown in just five states in Mexico. These are Jalisco, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas.

Tequila Nation: Mexico Reckons With Its Complicated Spirit : The Salt Some of tequila's oldest traditions are fast being erased as international spirit conglomerates take over family businesses.

TEQUILA, Mexico — People in the tequila industry call it the “Clooney effect.” In 2017, actor George Clooney announced he was selling his 5-year-old Casamigos ...

Located in the Jalisco state of Mexico, Tequila doesn’t have the large crowds of Cancun, Tulum, or even Mexico City, but for anyone with a long weekend to spare, there’s no shortage of culture ...

Tequila originated in Jalisco, Mexico. Pure tequila is 100% blue agave; cheap tequila is often only 50%. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

TEQUILA, MEXICO — Despite the liquor’s rowdy reputation, the town of Tequila’s central square was quaint, and quiet when we arrived. Here in the heart of town, ...

Extra Anejo tequila is best had neat, unlike many of its counterparts. (Courtesy of Casa Don Ramón) When it comes to making spirits, there’s no denying that there’s varying quality.

Everywhere in Mexico has tequila, but there is only one part of Mexico that is Tequila. In the US, tequila is currently poised to overtake vodka as America’s favorite spirit. At least in the ...

Mexico exports a total of 43.7 millions of gallons (165.7 million liters) of tequila, with 80% of the bottles going to the United States. Little more than 108,000 gallons (410,250 liters) go to China.

For the second time in a week, Mexican authorities have shut down a black market tequila distillery. More than 1,000 gallons were confiscated Monday in the latest bust. That came on the heels of ...