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. High-end tequilas are made from 100% Weber blue agave, as shown on the label. For many years, México's fiery liquor was largely confined to margaritas and shooters at the bar. 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 June 2, 2008, there are 123 registered tequila distilleries producing 825 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. |
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| Links & Resources - Infused - Flavored Tequila, Mexico Spirits, Tequila Drinks, Tequila Liqueurs, Sangrita. |
| Maps of Tequila - 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 - recent magazine, newspaper and internet articles about tequila. |
| Picture Gallery - photographs from distilleries, photos of agaves and processes related to tequila production. |
| Tequila Regions and other interesting areas - Amatitan, Arandas, Atotonilco el Alta, Guadalajara, Tequila. |
| Tequila Bottles - Photographs - our gallery of tequila bottle photographs has well over 400 images. Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo, Joven, Tequila Liqueurs and Flavored Tequila bottles. |
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| 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. |
| Where to Buy Tequila - stores that specialize in tequila sales that have web sites and online ordering. |
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| We have received many inquiries about purchasing tequila. Please be advised that we are not a retail operation and do not sell tequila or any tequila related products. Please visit our where to buy tequila page for a list of companies that sell tequila and other spirits both from retail locations and that accept online orders. |
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