The photos showed the aftermath of a search conducted by Mexican authorities based on a criminal complaint by the country’s tequila regulator. Even critics like the Sanschagrins say there are no known health risks. “The misconception that there is only one process for making great tequila has been a marketing angle that has not been constructive for the tequila industry and consumers," says Sophie Kelly, Diageo’s head of tequila. In July 2020, the couple turned their informal list into an additive-free tequila “verification program." The Sanschagrins say they won’t visit tequila distilleries until the allegations against them are resolved.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 29, 2024 17:38 UTC