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During the Pre-Hispanic Era, the Tequila tribe from Amatitlán learned its essential process. The process utilized by them consisted of boiling and fermenting the agave plant in order to obtain a ritualistic beverage only consumed by religious authorities.
The history that founded the origins of tequila as a product began in 1758. In that year, José Cuervo, a Spanish entrepreneur, was given full cultivating rights on the vast territorial extensions of Villoslada, Jalisco.
Tequila Silver
Silver or blanco tequila is not aged, except for a resting period after distillation of up to 60 days before bottling.
Tequila Reposado
(Rested) tequila is aged in wood barrels from 2 to 12 months. The wood will impart a caramel color.
Tequila Añejo
(Aged) tequila is aged in wood for between 1 and 6 years. Used Bourbon barrels made from the American oak is the wood of choice.
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