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History of tequila

By daniela.echavarria
  • 1000

    The Aztecs creation

    The Aztecs creation
    Until about 200 AD, years of inspiration began in the Aztecs hands. The Aztecs called their fermented drink, pulque.
  • 1400

    First mezcal trade route

    First mezcal trade route
    1400s through the 1500s, the Spanish began to distill mud and agave, known as mezcal. Mid- 1500s. Spanish government started the first mezcal trade route.

  • Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico

    Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico
    The Marquis of Altamira built the first large-scale distillery in what is now Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico.

  • Modern Tequila is born

    Modern Tequila is born
    Modern Tequila is born.The cuervo family and Sauza Family both start producing tequila and the world is in love.

  • Margarita

    Margarita
    The margarita is invented.

  • Tequila is part of Mexico

    Tequila is part of Mexico
    Tequila becomes the intellectual property of Mexico.

  • Today

    Today
    Today, importers around the world continue to source tequila from Mexico.