Guides and tasting notes

Reposado and Anejo Tequila Explained: What the Ageing Words Mean

The Mexican standard behind the ageing words: two months in oak for reposado, a year in casks of no more than 600 litres for anejo, three years for extra anejo, what joven and gold really mean, the English label substitutions, the 1 per cent mellowing allowance, and which bottles to start with.

Mezcal Explained: How It Differs From Tequila, and What to Buy in Australia

Mezcal is not just smoky tequila. A plain guide to the agave, the pit roast, the artesanal tiers and the label wording, with a starting bottle for every kind of drinker.