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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. 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. 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 May 03, 2010, there are at least 142 registered tequila distilleries producing 1,072 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.

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 1,072 certified tequila brands on the market produced by at least 142 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
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.

Avion Tequila - 100% Puro de Agave - Los Altos, Jalisco, Mexico. Distillery: Productos Finos de Agave, S.A. de C.V. - NOM 1416 - DOT 138
Don Rich Tequila - NOM 1486 - DOT 203 | Distillery: Cia. Tequilera Los Generales, S.A. de C.V. | Compañia  Tequilera  Los  Valores  S. A. de C. V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, México. CP 44500  
Skyy Spirits Brings Award-Winning Espolon™ Tequila Back To U.S. Fans - May 3, 2010. Iconic Tequila Brand Returns with Same Great Liquid Presented in Updated Packaging with Imagery that Celebrates “Real Mexico”
The Tequila Trail - La Ruta del Tequila - was created with the intention of helping increase the competitiveness within the tourist industry and related sectors in the municipalities of El Arenal, Amatitan, Tequila, Magdalena and Teuchitlán, together with promoting our national drink "Tequila".
Mundo Cuervo Tour Pictures - A fantastic journey through the amazing "La Rojeña" distillery of José Cuervo.
Tres Mujeres Tequila - new pictures from the distillery, April 22, 2010. NOM 1466; DOT 192; Km. 39 Carret Intl Guadalajara - Nogales, Amatitán, Jalisco

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