The Journal

April and May have been seriously wild. So much happened and we have a ton of things in the works that we’re excited to tell you about soon. New releases, stories, and ways to join our journey. Here’s some of the recent news from Wild Common. In April, SevenFifty Daily piece about “The 11 Best Additive-Free Tequilas According to Experts,” Shad Kvetko of Las Almas Rotas in Dallas, Texas. Las Almas Rotas is one of our favorite spots in the world. Shad gave Wild Common a shout out for our Still Strength Tequila Blanco which they use in their Muy Premium...

The paloma cocktail is a classic for a reason. It’s perfectly balanced with tart grapefruit, bright lime, and a subtle sweetness, while still allowing agave and tequila notes to come forward. Our favorite variation of the classic paloma is the Paloma La Matera. This recipe comes from our friends at La Matera, an Argentinian restaurant in Guadalajara, Mexico. We've dined there on numerous occasions as a team, and we can't recommend it highly enough. Add La Matera to your Guadalajara travel itinerary and be sure to enjoy one of their palomas. It harmoniously combines fresh citrus, earthy mate, and bright...

Wild Common Mezcal Espadín earned an exceptional 96 point rating and was awarded a Double Gold medal at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Our Still Strength Tequila Blanco also ranked in the 90+ category with a solid 93 point rating from the judges and brought home a Gold medal.   Maestro Mezcalero Isidro Damián - Oaxaca, Mexico While our Tequilas often garner recognition from trusted tasting panels and consumers alike, we were proud to see the Mezcal Espadín earn this recognition as it is a favorite of ours internally, but is a treasure bottle from our collection with...

We are honored to report that our Wild Common Reposado was ranked the #1 Reposado Tequila in Taste Tequila's recent blind tasting of 10 excellent additive-free repos with an average of 90.096 points overall.  We have immense respect for Taste Tequila's expertise and the integrity of their blind tasting process. To have our Tequila Reposado shine so brightly in such a stellar lineup of Tequilas made with pride and respect, is a tremendous honor for us. These results are a resounding validation of our unwavering commitment to craft an exceptional, authentic reposado using nothing but 100% blue weber agave and...

As the weather warms up and we look ahead to the vibrant celebrations of Cinco de Mayo, there's no better cocktail to enjoy than the mezcal negroni. This smoky, bittersweet twist on the classic negroni is the perfect balance of flavors to welcome the spring season. The Mezcal Negroni Recipe Ingredients: 1 oz Wild Common Mezcal Ensamble 1 oz sweet vermouth 1 oz Campari Orange peel or twist for garnish Instructions: Fill a mixing glass with ice Add the Mezcal Ensamble, sweet vermouth, and Campari Stir until well-chilled Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice Garnish with an...

So how do you make the perfect margarita? After trying dozens of versions we believe it’s best to keep it simple. Ditch the sugary mixers off the shelf and try this:   Ingredients: 2 oz Wild Common Tequila Blanco 1 oz organic lime juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 oz agave nectar (optional) sea salt or salt / Tajín blend rim Steps: Rim a rocks glass with coarse sea salt or salt / Tajin (optional) Add the Tequila, lime juice and agave nectar to a shaker with ice Shake firmly until chilled Strain into the prepped glass over fresh ice  Garnish as desired. Lime wheel, dehydrated lime wheel,...