Tequila, Jalisco Tequila, Jalisco Santiago de Tequila ( ; "place of tribute") is a Mexican town and municipality located in the state of Jalisco about 60 km from the city of Guadalajara. Tequila is best known as being the birthplace of the drink that bears its name, “tequila,” which is made from the blue agave plant, native to this area. The heart of the plant contains sugars and had been used by native peoples here to make a fermented drink. After the Spanish arrived, they took this fermented beverage and distilled it, producing the tequila known today. The popularity of the drink
Tequila Herradura of the area’s economy as well with the Tequila Express train arriving to it and Amatitán from Guadalajara . Herradura produces tequila and tequila based beverages under the Herradura, Hacienda de Cristero, Grand Imperio, El Jimador and New Mix names. Herradura brand tequilas are 100 % blue agave. As an authentic tequila, bottles bear certification from the Mexican government. Herradura brands include Herradura Blanco (46% alcohol), Herradura Blanco Suave (40%), Herradura Reposado (40%), Herradura Antiguo (38%), Herradura Añejo (40%) and Selección Suprema (40%). The best selling varieties are Reposado, Añejo and Selección Suprema. Herradura introduced their first Reposado tequila in