Smart Sipping
We carry only what we'd drink ourselves — no celebrity markup, no additives, no shortcuts.
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The FDA permits producers to add up to 1% by volume of glycerin, oak extract, caramel color, and natural flavors without disclosing it on the label. Most popular bottles do. The tequilas below contain none of that — just agave, water, and time. Once you taste the difference, it's hard to go back.
Shop all additive-free tequila →My picks
Price and quality are barely correlated in the tequila market. El Tequileño Blanco retails for $22 and outperformed bottles four times its price in blind tastings. These bottles aren't hard to find — and they change what you reach for permanently.
See the full under $50 list →My picks
Lime should amplify the tequila, not mask it. A low-quality bottle doesn't make a margarita — it makes flavored lime juice. We put together the definitive guide to the bottles worth building a cocktail around — all additive-free, all under $70.
See the full margarita guide →Top picks from the guide
The blanco is where the agave speaks — no barrel aging to hide behind, no caramel color to compensate for flaws. We put together a full guide to the best blancos for cocktails: what works, what doesn't, and why the answer almost always comes down to the agave source.
See the best blancos for cocktails →Top picks from the guide
"Additive-free isn't a marketing category. It's the original standard — one the industry quietly abandoned."
— Hala Shamas, Founder of Sipsy
Mezcal can be produced from over 30 varieties of agave, by families who've been doing this for generations. By Mexican law, no additives are permitted — no glycerin, no oak extract, no caramel color. It's the standard the rest of the agave spirits industry should be held to.
Shop all mezcal →Sipsy picks
For a serious spirits person, skip the celebrity bottle. Limited editions, rare expressions, and bottles they'd never buy themselves — but will remember for a long time. Available for same-day delivery in LA, ships nationwide.
Shop all gift ideas →Gift picks
We'll let you know when limited bottles land. No filler.
Organic grapes, native yeast fermentation, minimal intervention, no added sulfites. No additives, no manipulated flavors, no heavy-handed oak. We rotate our wine selection with the same care we apply to spirits — only what we'd actually open at home. Same-day in LA, ships nationwide.
Shop natural wine →What's in right now
The Education Corner
What does "additive-free" tequila actually mean?
The FDA permits producers to add up to 1% by volume of glycerin, oak extract, vanilla, caramel color, or natural flavors without any label disclosure. Additive-free bottles contain none of these — only agave, water, and the yeast used in fermentation. Every spirit we carry meets this standard.
How is mezcal different from tequila?
Tequila must be made from blue Weber agave in specific Mexican states. Mezcal can be made from over 30 agave varieties and is produced more broadly. By law, mezcal cannot contain additives — it's the standard the rest of the industry should be held to.
Does Sipsy ship alcohol nationwide?
Yes — Sipsy ships to over 40 states. In Los Angeles, we offer same-day delivery, typically within 2 hours. Enter your zip code at checkout and we'll confirm availability in your area.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is produced with organic or biodynamic grapes, native yeast fermentation, no chemical additives, and minimal sulfites. The same standard we apply to every spirit in our catalog.
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