Tequila on Top

Mexico’s national spirit is capturing the attention of connoisseurs across America

A bartender behind the bar shows a bottle of tequila to guests seated at the bar of El Agave Restaurant and Tequileria in San Diego, CA.
El Agave Restaurant and Tequileria in San Diego is a destination with up to 800 bottles open for sampling and cocktail creations any given day. (Justin Galloway)

From celebrity brand deals to important influencers and artisan innovations, tequila has never been bigger on the U.S. market. Learn more about which brands are big right now, the types of tequila worth knowing when drinking and mixing, and the myriad expressions and bespoke styles coming to light from Mexican craftsmen.

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