In 2020 we launched our Tequila Matchmaker Additive-Free program for brands and distilleries that want to be super transparent about their production processes and their non-use of additives. It is an opt-in program, which needs to be renewed each...

In 2020 we launched our Tequila Matchmaker Additive-Free program for brands and distilleries that want to be super transparent about their production processes and their non-use of additives. It is an opt-in program, which needs to be renewed each year.

Inspections are done on-site and can last from a few hours to a few days, depending on how many brands and products we are reviewing at the distillery. In addition to auditing the production, we ask a lot of questions and perform a sensorial analysis throughout various stages of the tequila-making process.

You can read more about our methods and program goals, here.

This list will be updated each time a brand is added (or removed) from the program. You can use the form (below) to subscribe to email alerts any time this list changes.

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These are some images taken during our additive free visits. We are granted full access to all areas of the distillery, and have permission to take samples from any part of the process.

Comparing production samples at La Alteña (NOM 1139).

Comparing production samples at La Alteña (NOM 1139).

Checking production records at NOM 1123 (Cascahuín)

Checking production records at NOM 1492 (Tequila Patrón)

Comparing the difference between a retail bottle and testigo sample.

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