Tequila 101

Imbibe Magazine | 01.04.2026 21:48
Is tequila a craft or a commodity? Is it a taste of Mexico’s culture and heritage, or a mass-produced marketing bonanza? Many tequila makers, marketers, and enthusiasts have strong feelings about the category, and about how its past and its present diverge (or don’t). Before we consider the concerns, let’s start with the basics.