National Tequila Day is more than an excuse to raise a glass—it’s a moment to appreciate one of the world’s most distinct spirits, born from volcanic soil, centuries of cultivation, and agave plants that take years to mature before their piñas are cooked, crushed, and distilled into that unmistakable complexity we know as tequila. True tequila comes only from designated regions of Mexico, most famously Jalisco, and must be made from blue Weber agave. What sets tequila apart from other spirits is its layered character—ranging from the green vegetal notes of a Blanco to the caramel, vanilla, and oak found in an Añejo, shaped by time spent in barrels.
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