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Tequila - The Essence of Mexico
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TequilaSource.com is the information source for tequila and tequila related products with history, photographs of bottles, drink recipes and more.
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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. While some of the unusual packaging holds tequila without pedigree, many are premium brands, selling at the top end of the market.
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 September 17, 2007, there are 118 registered tequila distilleries producing 734 certified brands. These producers are often using artisans to create unique handblown glass, crystal, ceramic, and Talavera pottery bottles that savvy collectors are snapping up like fine vintages of wine.
Fine tequila is to be savored like the best cognac or single malt scotch. With production limited to the availability of blue agave, tequila's base, prices have soared in recent years due to unprecented demand. Tequila production in 2005 hit a record high of around 220 million liters for the year, reports the Tequila Regulatory Council. With the surge in popularity and the shift to more tequila exports made of 100% Weber blue agave, more imbibers than ever are joining the list of tequila aficionados.
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Books and Magazines - Reference Sources for information about Tequila.
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History of Tequila - article by Ryan Thomas with a bit of history of tequila. Tequila article from Los Cabos Magazine 2006. |
| Brands of Tequila - currently there are over 700 certified tequila brands on the market produced by just over 100 distilleries. |
Tequila Bottles - Photographs - our gallery of tequila bottle photographs has over 235 images and is still growing. |
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Categories and Types of Tequila - There are two categories of tequila and five types of tequila within these categories.
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Where to Buy Tequila - stores that specialize in tequila sales that have web sites. |
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