Organic certification governs how the agave is farmed, not whether additives are used, though in practice the two overlap. Among certified-organic, verified pure bottles, a small set genuinely stands out for purity and expression. Here's how to tell substance from sticker.
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Organic tequila: worth it, or marketing?
Fewer than 1% of tequilas are USDA Organic certified. We tasted the field to find where it changes the glass.
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