What’s Really in Your Tequila? A Deep Dive into the World's Favourite Spirit

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What’s Really in Your Tequila? A Deep Dive into the World's Favourite Spirit

From your bar cart to your favourite cocktails, there are countless choices when it comes to tequila. But this range of choices presents a challenge: how can you decide which brands offer the best quality? Especially with the growing number of celebrity-endorsed labels, it’s more important than ever to understand what goes into your tequila and how these ingredients can impact your experience. Knowing what’s in your bottle is the key to ensuring you can savour every sip.

ADDITIVE ALERT!

Did you know everything from your go-to budget bottle to your most expensive tequila splurge likely includes propylene glycol and glycerin? These common additives are considered safe in small amounts, but awareness is crucial for a savvy sipper.

Propylene glycol, often used as a stabilizer, helps maintain a consistent texture and extends the shelf life of products. But premium tequila should showcase the natural flavours of the agave plant, not mask them with synthetic additives!

Similarly, glycerin is used to smooth out the texture and enhance sweetness. Although safe in small doses, glycerin's drawback is that it can cause digestive discomfort and affect those with certain dietary needs, such as diabetics. It’s also worth noting that other additives like colouring agents and sugar-based syrups are often added to disguise the flavours of cheaper tequilas made from younger agave, taking away from the authentic taste that tequila enthusiasts seek.

THE AUTHENTIC TEQUILA MOVEMENT

Siempre Tequila takes a different approach. As one of the few verified additive-free tequilas available in Ontario, they pride themselves on their hidden ingredient—authenticity.

Founded by Mexican-Canadian entrepreneur Monica Sanita and her partner Alexandre Lacroix, Siempre Tequila’s method of crafting tequila highlights the natural essence of the agave plant. At its core, Siempre Tequila is crafted from just the essentials: water, agave, and yeast. With no added chemicals, sugars, or artificial flavours, it delivers a clean and unadulterated tequila experience. It’s the perfect tequila experience for those who value quality and want to taste the true flavour of agave and offers a refreshing alternative to massproduced options filled with unnecessary additives.

SUSTAINABLE SPIRITS

Authenticity isn’t the only thing Siempre Tequila gets right—it also takes sustainability seriously. Their bottles are made from 100 per cent recycled glass, topped with natural corks, and labelled using agave fibre, reinforcing their commitment to eco-friendly packaging. Their agave is sourced from single-estate, family-owned farms, ensuring traceability and support for local farmers.

Their commitment to sustainability starts at their home base—their operation is a steam powered distillery in Arandas, Jalisco, which uses energy-efficient production methods to reduce environmental impact.

By blending traditional tequila craftsmanship with modern sustainable practices, Siempre is setting a new standard for tequila production—one that prioritizes the planet as much as it does the palate. Whether you’re savouring a glass of Siempre Plata, indulging in their barrel-aged Añejo, or trying the high-proof Siempre Supremo, you’re participating in a legacy that honours the roots of tequila while embracing the future of sustainable production.

When you choose Siempre Tequila, you can raise a glass with confidence, knowing that what’s inside is pure, natural, and thoughtfully crafted.

Ask for Siempre Tequila at your local liquor stores. To find a bottle near you, visit siempretequila.com