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La Cofradia

Tequila Distillery in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico

La Cofradia was founded more than 50 years ago. The combination of breathtaking settings, tall and shady mango trees and above all water, the source of life, gave meaning to La Cofradia. We produce the drink that is born in the Mexican land and we share with the world, Tequila.

The name La Cofradia means strong ties, brotherhood and representation of communal property. The people that actively integrate and participate in such cofradia are called the Cofrades. They are generally the with more years and more wisdom.

blue agave plants in tequila, jalisco, mexico
courtyard at la cofradia located in tequila, jalisco, mexico
Blue Agave plants in the fields at
La Cofradia, in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
Courtyard at La Cofradia distillery
located in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico

agave piñas or pineapples stacked in front of an oven waiting to be cooked
blue agave juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks
tequila is distilled in stainless steel tanks
Agave piñas or pineapples
stacked in front of an oven
Fermentation
tanks
Distillation
tanks

bottling tequila at la cofradia
processing the crushed agave hearts at la cofradia
Workers supervise the
automated bottling process
Processing the
crushed agave hearts


cooked agave heart before it is crushed and processed
blue agave juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks
bottling tequila at la cofradia
Cooked agave heart before it is crushed and processed
Fermentation tanks
Workers supervise the automated bottling process
blue agave plants in tequila, jalisco, mexico
bottling tequila at la cofradia
la cofradia reposado in ceramic bottles
inside the factory store at la cofradia distillery
Blue Agave plants in the fields at Jalisco, Mexico
Workers supervise the automated bottling process
La Cofradia tequila reposado in ceramic bottles
Inside the factory store
at La Cofradia distillery
A more authentic tequila distillery tour

La Cofradia distillery offers free tours, which include a complimentary tequila-tasting session. The museum charges a nominal fee to offset its costs.

In one memorable Simpsons episode, Bart's class takes an intolerable tour of a box factory. Many tequila distillery tours deliver the same level of excitement, taking tourists through run-of-the-mill facilities, which if not for the mind-numbing intoxicants being produced, would never draw attention. Some even charge steep admission fees for the privilege.

La Cofradia offers something a little more. The compound, located on the road between the Autopista and the Tequila centro, exudes a rustic charm and estate-like setting. Busloads of tourists mingle with the factory workers, gardeners and management, leisurely touring the cellar, distillery, on-site museum and art gallery.

"We've been trying to put in an ambiance here, something different from the typical distillery," said Jose Hermosillo Brooks, founder of the Casa Noble tequila brand.

The distillery offers free tours, which include a complimentary tequila-tasting session. The museum charges a nominal fee to offset its costs. Hermosillo said tourists are welcome anytime, but suggested arriving before 5 p.m.

To be fair, Mundo Cuervo, a monstrous facility in the Tequila centro offers a slick setting with a fancy cantina, audio-visual presentation and art gallery - for a fee. Sauza also has some interesting murals and a pleasant garden, where it gives tasting sessions. La Cofradia, however, offers something - in the opinion of this multiple-time visitor to Tequila - a little more inviting and a lot more authentic.

To arrive at La Cofradia's distillery from the Autopista, take the first right after crossing the railroad tracks and follow the bumpy road for about one kilometer.

Source: Guadalaja Reporter - http://www.guadalajarareporter.com/
Story by : David Agren - 31 December 2005


More Tequila Distillery tours in Jalisco at TequilaSource.com
La Cofradia, S. A. de C. V.
Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
www.tequilacofradia.com

Tequila is sold in many stores in Cabo San Lucas and the Los Cabos area of Baja California Sur, Mexico. We have page with most of the retail locations to help you find the stores and shops that specialize in the sale of Tequila in the area. La Cofradia has a company store in downtown Cabo San Lucas. Visit our Los Cabos Shopping Guide for general shopping information.

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