Tequila is commonly regarded as a nectar of the gods. The distilled essence of the magical agave plant is known to have some curious effects on humanity, for better or worse. But with its popularity at an all-time high, the market has been flooded with a slew of tequilas that are of questionable quality at best. One way to insure that you’re drinking the same spirit enjoyed for countless generations in the Jalisco region of Mexico is to get your hands on a certified organic tequila.

The world’s first 100% certified organic tequila was produced by 4Copas. They’ve been in the game for over a hundred years, long before the terms ‘organic‘ and ‘sustainable agriculture‘ entered the lexicon. But they happen to do things this way as a matter of reverence for our Earth, and respect to taste, unrelated to the recent popularity of greener lifestyles.

Because they emphasize quality over quantity, the producers at 4Copas eschew chemicals and processes that would significantly increase their yield and instead concentrate on the art of farming and distilling that is essential to a world-class spirit. One taste of the end result will make you a believer. It is smooth like no other, subtly hinting at the Earthy, botanical hallmarks of Mexico’s preferred spirit. Without the presence of additives, you really get an incredible insight into the specific elements that bring tequila to being; the soil, the very complex nature of the agave itself, even a taste of the warm Jaliscan sunshine is somehow present in their artfully crafted bottles.

4Copas offers their stellar spirit in several varieties: Blanco, Reposado, Anejo, Limited and they even offer raw, organic Agave Nectar, one of the purest sweeteners on the market. When it comes to your health you have to choose the tequila that’s best for you, and in my experience nothing beats 4Copas. I’ll gladly drink to that.