Sourcing

--- Recently, I traveled to Jalisco, Mexico—not just to enjoy the scenery, but to find the right distillery partner for my tequila business. There's nothing like being on the ground, meeting the people, and walking through the very spaces where tequila is crafted from the ground up. Each distillery I visited had its own unique process, personality, and story. From small-batch operations with deep family roots to larger, more modern facilities, the passion for tequila was ever

Go to any liquor store. Pick up a Reposado. Read the label. You'll see "100% Blue Agave." Now smell it. Taste it. If it smells like vanilla, caramel, or oak—straight out of the bottle—guess what? That's not oak. That's most likely additives. --- What's Allowed in Tequila (That Shouldn't Be) The CRT (Tequila Regulatory Council) allows certain additives: - Caramel color (for consistency) - Oak extract (for "aging" flavor) - Sweeteners (syrups, sugar solutions) - Glycerin (for "