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.

Blanco Tequila Explained: 100% Agave, Plata, Silver and What to Buy in Australia

What the Mexican tequila standard actually says blanco (plata, silver) is, why 100 per cent agave matters more in a blanco than in any aged class, the abocante rule, highlands versus lowlands, cooking, stills and strength, with a named bottle for each point.