Why Does Tequila Burn? The Science of the Heat (and How to Find a Smoother Pour) 2026
Tequila burns because ethanol, agave saponins, and congeners fire your TRPV1 heat receptors. Here is the science, and how to find a smoother pour.
Tequila burns because ethanol, agave saponins, and congeners fire your TRPV1 heat receptors. Here is the science, and how to find a smoother pour.
Why does tequila burn? The science of fusel oils, rushed fermentation, and column-still distillation explained — plus why traditional tequilas like Don Londres are smooth instea...
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