The distilleries of Jalisco began exporting their products to major cities and mining regions of Mexico in the sixteenth century. They were transported over land to town fairs and ports, in particular that of San Blas which was founded in 1768.
In 1792, Jose Longinos Martinez wrote about his trip from Mexico city to San Blas in his travel journal. He mentions that the landscape from Amatitan to Tequila was covered in agaves, and that the region exported thousands of barrels of “vino mezcal” every year.
By around 1870, tequila was being shipped to the United States by horse-drawn cart, until the railroad began to accelerate the expansion of tequila consumption.
The modernization and industrialization of tequila production also contributed to its increased exportation.
Discussion
I’m not easily impressed but you’ve done it with that ptsonig.
I purchases a nice bottleof tequila with a sail fish inside the bottle this week before leaving Cabo. Unfortunately, the bottle did not withstand the trip. Is it possible to purchase a replacement and have it send to the states?