Last updated: April 2026
This is the official list of tequila brands that have been verified additive-free through the Tequila Matchmaker on-site inspection program. Every brand on this list has been physically audited, not self-reported, not brand-sponsored. The list is updated each time a brand is added or removed from the program.
Verified Additive-Free Tequila
Shop tequila with no hidden additives
This verified list shows brands inspected through the Tequila Matchmaker Additive-Free Program. If you want to buy additive-free tequila now, start with FTL’s curated selection of verified bottles, including Fortaleza, G4, Tequila Ocho, Tapatío, Cascahuín, Lalo, Cazcanes, and more.
Best Additive-Free Tequilas to Buy Now
The full verified list below is the authority reference. For shoppers, these are the fastest starting points: additive-free bottles and brand collections available through FTL, with alternatives when a specific verified brand is not currently stocked.
Best starting point
Shop All Additive-Free Tequila
Browse FTL’s verified additive-free selection across blanco, reposado, añejo, extra añejo, highland, lowland, and small-production bottles.
Shop the collection →Heritage favorite
Fortaleza Tequila
Traditional production, deep agave character, and one of the most searched additive-free tequila names.
Shop Fortaleza →Best for purists
G4 Tequila
A favorite for drinkers who want mineral-driven, agave-forward tequila from Felipe Camarena’s El Pandillo distillery.
Shop G4 →Great everyday pick
Tapatío Tequila
Classic, reliable, additive-free tequila with strong value across blanco, reposado, and aged expressions.
Shop Tapatío →Single-estate favorite
Tequila Ocho
Vintage- and estate-driven tequila that shows how agave, land, and production choices shape flavor.
Shop Tequila Ocho →Premium additive-free
Cazcanes Tequila
A strong option for drinkers looking for small-batch, premium, additive-free tequila with modern collector appeal.
Shop Cazcanes →About the Additive-Free Program
In 2020 we launched our Tequila Matchmaker Additive-Free program for brands and distilleries that want to be fully transparent about their production process and non-use of additives. It is an opt-in program, renewed each year.
Inspections are done on-site and can last from a few hours to several days, depending on how many brands and products are being reviewed at the distillery. In addition to auditing the production, we ask detailed questions and perform sensorial analysis throughout various stages of the tequila-making process.
Want to understand how additives work and why they matter? Read: Tequila Filtration: The Good, Bad & Sometimes Cloudy.
This list is updated each time a brand is added or removed from the program. Subscribe below to receive email alerts whenever the list changes.
Confirmed Additive-Free Brands (Active)
| Brand | Type | Completed | Status | NOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Abuelos | Distillery | 2022-08-05 | Active | 1493 |
| Fuenteseca | Distillery | 2022-04-28 | Active | 1146 |
| Tepozan | Distillery | 2023-01-25 | Active | 1584 |
| Cascahuín | Distillery | 2023-03-29 | Active | 1123 |
| Tequila Ocho | Distillery | 2022-09-12 | Active | 1474 |
| Tapatio | Distillery | 2022-09-12 | Active | 1139 |
| G4 | Distillery | 2022-09-01 | Active | 1579 |
| Fortaleza | Distillery | 2022-08-05 | Active | 1493 |
| Gran Dovejo | Brand | 2021-10-06 | Active | 1414 |
| El Tesoro de Don Felipe | Distillery | 2022-09-12 | Active | 1139 |
| Volans | Distillery | 2022-09-01 | Active | 1579 |
| Siembra Valles | Distillery | 2023-03-29 | Active | 1123 |
| El Tequileño | Distillery | 2022-06-16 | Active | 1108 |
| Terralta | Distillery | 2022-09-01 | Active | 1579 |
| Loco | Distillery | 2023-03-29 | Active | 1123 |
| Partida | Brand | 2021-12-23 | Active | 1502 |
| Purasangre | Distillery | 2022-04-28 | Active | 1146 |
| Tears of Llorona | Distillery | 2022-04-28 | Active | 1146 |
| Tau | Brand | 2021-10-06 | Active | 1414 |
| Don Lorenzo | Distillery | 2022-04-28 | Active | 1146 |
| Tres Cuatro Cinco | Distillery | 2022-04-28 | Active | 1146 |
| Lalo | Brand | 2022-05-11 | Active | 1468 |
| Viva Mexico | Brand | 2021-10-06 | Active | 1414 |
| Cuernito | Distillery | 2023-03-29 | Active | 1123 |
| ArteNOM Selección de 1579 | Distillery | 2022-09-01 | Active | 1579 |
| Pasote | Distillery | 2023-01-25 | Active | 1584 |
| Villa Lobos | Distillery | 2022-09-12 | Active | 1139 |
| Don Fulano | Distillery | 2022-04-28 | Active | 1146 |
| Cazcanes | Distillery | 2021-11-06 | Active | 1599 |
| Yeyo | Brand | 2022-05-03 | Active | 1414 |
| Atanasio | Distillery | 2023-02-09 | Active | 1599 |
| Torai | Distillery | 2022-09-01 | Active | 1579 |
| t1 Tequila Uno | Distillery | 2022-04-28 | Active | 1146 |
| ArteNOM Selección de 1414 | Brand | 2021-10-06 | Active | 1414 |
| ArteNOM Selección de 1146 | Distillery | 2022-04-28 | Active | 1146 |
| Cierto | Distillery | 2022-04-28 | Active | 1146 |
| Suave Tequila | Brand | 2021-11-01 | Active | 1522 |
| Lapis | Distillery | 2022-04-28 | Active | 1146 |
| Cimarron | Distillery | 2022-04-28 | Active | 1146 |
| El Rey | Distillery | 2023-03-29 | Active | 1123 |
| Volcan de Mi Tierra | Distillery | 2021-11-19 | Active | 1523 |
| ArteNOM Seleccion de 1123 | Distillery | 2023-03-29 | Active | 1123 |
| Los Dos | Brand | 2022-03-16 | Active | 1414 |
| De-Nada Tequila | Brand | 2021-10-06 | Active | 1414 |
| TCapri Tequila | Distillery | 2023-01-25 | Active | 1584 |
| Tanteo Blanco | Brand | 2022-04-02 | Active | 1551 |
| Wild Common | Distillery | 2023-03-29 | Active | 1123 |
| El Bandido Yankee | Distillery | 2022-12-18 | Active | 1107 |
| Santo Fino | Distillery | 2022-12-18 | Active | 1107 |
| Nueveuno | Distillery | 2023-02-09 | Active | 1426 |
| El Mexicano | Distillery | 2022-08-09 | Active | 1588 |
| Mala Vida | Distillery | 2022-08-09 | Active | 1588 |
| Inspiro | Distillery | 2022-09-14 | Active | 1614 |
| Tres Agaves | Distillery | 2022-09-14 | Active | 1614 |
| Siete Leguas | Distillery | 2023-01-31 | Active | 1120 |
| Don Vicente | Distillery | 2022-09-01 | Active | 1579 |
| Hijole! | Brand | 2021-11-01 | Active | 1522 |
| Amatiteña | Brand | 2023-02-01 | Active | 1477 |
| Codigo 1530 | Distillery | 2023-02-22 | Active | 1616 |
| Montagave | Distillery | 2023-03-29 | Active | 1123 |
| Espero Blanco | Brand | 2022-04-02 | Active | 1551 |
| Arette | Distillery | 2022-05-12 | Active | 1109 |
| Paladar | Distillery | 2022-05-12 | Active | 1109 |
| Insólito | Brand | 2022-05-18 | Active | 1558 |
| Mijenta | Brand | 2022-06-04 | Active | 1412 |
| Chamucos | Brand | 2022-08-30 | Active | 1586 |
| Corrido | Brand | 2022-09-15 | Active | 1412 |
| Elvelo | Brand | 2022-10-02 | Active | 1137 |
| Primo 1861 | Distillery | 2022-09-01 | Active | 1579 |
| Tequila General Gorostieta | Brand | 2022-11-30 | Active | 1414 |
| El Gran Legado de Vida | Distillery | 2023-03-29 | Active | 1123 |
| Casa Real | Distillery | 2023-02-16 | Active | 1468 |
| PM Spirits Tequila | Distillery | 2023-02-16 | Active | 1468 |
| Alma del Jaguar | Brand | 2023-03-15 | Active | 1414 |
| Aguasol | Distillery | 2023-03-29 | Active | 1123 |
| La Pulga | Brand | 2023-03-31 | Active | 1068 |
| Carrera Tequila | Brand | 2023-03-27 | Active | 1465 |
| Lagrimas Del Valle | Distillery | 2023-04-01 | Active | 1123 |
| Azuñia | Brand | 2023-04-28 | Active | 1426 |
| 3 Amigos | Distillery | 2023-05-01 | Active | 1570 |
| González 1939 | Distillery | 2023-05-01 | Active | 1570 |
| Siempre Tequila *Renewal pending new production run | Brand | 2023-05-03 | Active | 1137/1414 |
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What does additive-free tequila mean?
Additive-free tequila is made without added flavorings, sweeteners, coloring, glycerin, or oak extract. The flavor comes from agave, fermentation, distillation, water, and barrel aging when applicable.
How is a brand confirmed additive-free?
Brands in the Tequila Matchmaker Additive-Free Program are reviewed through an inspection process that evaluates production methods and transparency. This is different from a brand simply claiming “natural” or “pure” on a label.
Is all 100% agave tequila additive-free?
No. A tequila can be labeled 100% agave and still contain permitted additives. Additive-free verification is a separate standard focused on whether flavorings, sweeteners, colorings, or similar additives are used.
What are some popular additive-free tequila brands?
Popular verified additive-free names include Fortaleza, G4, Tequila Ocho, Tapatío, Cascahuín, Lalo, Cazcanes, El Tesoro, Don Fulano, Siete Leguas, Volans, and others. Availability varies by market and retailer.
Why do some brands link to Agave Matchmaker instead of FTL?
Some verified brands are listed for reference but are not currently available on FTL. Those brands link to Agave Matchmaker for verification. When FTL carries a brand or similar bottle, we link to the relevant FTL collection or product page.
Where should I start if I want to buy additive-free tequila?
Start with FTL’s additive-free tequila collection. It gives you a curated shopping path instead of making you sort through every verified brand manually.
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