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Sommelier Tastes 10 Tequilas From $20-$175 | Bon Appétit
When it comes to tequila there are certain “musts.” Tequila must be made from the blue agave plant. And it must be produced in certain areas of just five authorized states in Mexico to even be called “tequila.” But beyond those rules the way tequila is made varies depending on the brand that produces it. For example it can contain additives like sweeteners that don’t have to be disclosed if they make up less than 1% of the bottle’s weight. And while not all tequilas with additives are necessarily bad they can have a huge impact on the flavor profile of the drink.
Today there is a renewed focus on additive-free tequilas as more consumers demand transparency about what they are drinking. Additionally many cheap tequilas are made with additives often making additive-free options more expensive. There are even a ton of premium tequilas on the market with some of the most expensive tequilas in the world costing hundreds if not thousands of dollars.
Luckily there are still affordable tequilas that are worth a shot especially if you want to use them in cocktails. After all even Ina Garten prefers to use cheap tequila in her margaritas. We spoke to bartenders and agave spirit experts for their recommended tequilas under $30 including some that are additive-free.
