Mixto

Reference

Jalisco, Mexico

ABV35-40%

Sub-styles

Tequila MixtoGold TequilaBulk Tequila

Tasting Notes

Thin body, alcohol burn, minimal agave, sweetness from added sugars not cooked agave, harsh finish, less complexity. Gold mixto: caramel from additives, not barrels. The defining characteristic is absence.

Brand Guide

Well

Jose Cuervo Especial Gold, Sauza Gold ($15-20). The tier barely applies - mixto is the volume category. The goal is always upselling to 100% agave

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The Story

The compromise tequila — legally labeled, industrially diluted, where agave becomes a supporting player rather than the star.