The Journal
Field reports.
Tasting notes, cocktail recipes, and dispatches from the agave world. Long reads only.
Coming soon
How to Read a Tequila Label Without Embarrassing Yourself
NOM numbers, additives, age statements — what the bottle is actually telling you.
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Blanco vs. Reposado vs. Añejo: A Field Guide
The three styles that matter, what oak does to agave, and when to pour each one.
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Five Bottles Under $50 That Drink Like $100
The value pours we keep on the shelf when we're not showing off.
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The Tequila Snob's Guide to Mezcal
Yes, we drink that too. The smoky cousin, the tradition, and where to start.
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Why We Don't Take Shots
A short, opinionated essay on the death of the slammer.