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Tequila The Essence of Mexico
TequilaSource.com provides information about tequila including history, categories (100% Agave Tequila and Tequila) and types (classes) of tequila and photographs of bottles. Our photo gallery has pictures from distilleries showing the processes used to make tequila. There are cocktail and drink recipes, and listings of tequila brands and distilleries.

Tequila is North America's first distilled spirit, and has been produced in México since shortly after the Spanish conquered the country in the early 1500s.

To be classified as tequila, it must be made from no less than 51% Weber blue agave. Better and high-end tequilas are made from 100% Weber blue agave. Today's fine tequilas are highly coveted by collectors worldwide—for both the smooth aromatic liquor and the handcrafted decorative bottle.

México's tequila producers, almost all located in a one hundred-mile radius of the town of Tequila in Jalisco State, distill hundreds of brands, some the old way - in small lots in tiny family-run fabricas - most in ultra-modern distilleries. As of October 10, 2011, there are 145 registered tequila distilleries producing 1,181 certified brands. These producers are often using artisans to create unique hand-blown glass, crystal, ceramic, and Talavera pottery bottles that savvy collectors are snapping up like fine vintages of wine.

Blog, Tequila
News updates, News and Press, Tequila Cocktails and Drink Recipes.
Books and Magazines
Reference books and sources for information, history and culture relating to Tequila, the Spirit of Mexico.
Brands of Tequila
Currently there are approximately 1,181 certified tequila brands on the market produced by at least 145 tequila distilleries.
Categories of Tequila
There are two categories of tequila - 100% Agave Tequila and Tequila. There are five different classes or types of tequila within these categories.
Festivals, Events, Expos and Celebrations
Where tequila is center of attention.
Glossary of Tequila Terms
Phrases, terms, definitions and terminology relating to the Tequila industry.
History of Tequila
Article by Ryan Thomas with a bit of history. Tequila article from Los Cabos Magazine 2006. Tequila Information.
Maps of Tequila, Jalisco
General area map of tequila and the downtown area.
Mezcal
A regional beverage, similar to tequila, but made mostly in the state Oaxaca.
About the worm.
News Releases, Articles and Press, Blog
Recent magazine, newspaper and internet articles about tequila.
Picture Gallery
Over 230 digital pictures and photographs from distilleries, photos of agave plants, barrels for aging, cooked agave, and processes related to tequila production.
Tequila Regions and other interesting areas
Amatitan, Arandas, Atotonilco el Alta, El Arenal, Guadalajara, Tequila.
Tequila Bottles - Photographs
Our gallery of tequila bottle photographs has well over 600 images. Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo, Joven, Tequila Liqueurs and Flavored Tequila.
Tours and Tour Operators - Distillery Tours
Some of the tequila distilleries in Jalisco will allow tours. See the tequila making process from harvesting to bottling.
Types of Tequila
There are five classes or types of tequila within specific categories of tequila. Some distilleries are now producing organic tequila.
Where to Buy Tequila
Stores that specialize in tequila sales that have web sites and online ordering.
Advertising Information
Web contact pages, advertising rates to promote your business.
What's New - Tequila News, Events and page Updates.
Adan y Eva - Handcrafted 100% Weber Blue Agave tequila, Jesus María, near the city of Arandas, Jalisco. We are committed to offering our consumers a product with the authentic “Taste of Paradise”.
Puro Verde Tequila - Organic Tequila - Distillery: Tequila Las Americas, S. A. de C. V.; NOM 1480 - DOT 204; Region: Tepatitlan de Morelos, Jalisco.
Señor Rio Tequila - 100 percent blue agave Tequila. Distillery: NOM 1137 - DOT 111 - La Cofradia, S. A. de C. V., Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico.
Tequila Semental - Triple distilled, 100 percent blue agave Tequila. NOM: 1522 - DOT 236 Distillery: Hacienda de Oro, S.A.de C.V., Amatitan, Jalisco. Hornitos Tequila - NOM 1102 - DOT 88 - Distillery: Tequila Sauza, S. A de C. V. - Avenida Vallarta 6503, Col. Ciudad Granja C.P. 45010 Guadalajara, Jalisco
Don Fulano Tequila - Distillery: Tequileña, S.A. de C.V.
NOM 1146 - DOT 102, Tequila, Jalisco.
Pura Vida Tequila - NOM 1414 - DOT 129; Distillery: Fabrica El Ranchito Feliciano Vivanco y Asociados, S. A. de C. V., Arandas, Jalisco.
Mi Amor Tequila cocktail for Valentine's Day
Mi Amor cocktail with Camarena Tequila Try a “Mi Amor” Camarena Tequila cocktail to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Love is … Margarita, with Sauza Tequila
It’s a new decade: so this Valentine’s Day, whether you’re single, taken, or it’s complicated – make a toast to love any way you want.
Experience Tequila - Travel to Mexico's Unique Tequila-Producing Region. For tequila lovers and the tequila-curious alike, we provide the opportunity to actively explore all things Tequila.
Hornitos Holiday Cocktails to Wet Your Whistle
The holidays are fast approaching and it’s time to shake things up with some delicious and unique holiday cocktails with Hornitos™ Premium Tequila! Why serve a Hot Toddy when you can have a Horni Toddy?

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