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How to Host a Tequila Tasting Party: A Complete Guide

How to host a tequila tasting party setup with Glencairn glasses, craft tequila bottles, and tasting notes

How to Host a Tequila Tasting Party: A Complete Guide

January 21, 2026

You’ve seen it happen a hundred times. Someone orders tequila, grabs the salt shaker, and braces for impact like they’re

Oak barrels aging tequila in Mexican distillery warehouse showing craft tequila aging process bourbon casks

Aging Tequila in Barrels: A Producer’s Perspective on Craft and Quality

January 21, 2026

Walk into most liquor stores and you’ll see shelves packed with “premium” aged tequila. Extra añejo. Three years in oak.

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This guide just scratched the surface of tequila aging. If you want the complete education—from terroir and production methods to advanced tasting techniques—check out Tequila Masterclass: The Definitive Guide.

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