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The Definitive Guide to Tequila Aging Barrels: Why Oak Should Whisper, Not Shout

The Definitive Guide to Tequila Aging Barrels: Why Oak Should Whisper, Not Shout

January 2, 2026

What most people don’t know about tequila is this: Tequila is not meant to taste like oak. Oak is not

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