We visited Fortaleza Tequila during their annual renovation, so unfortunately much of the property…read morewas closed and we were a bit limited in what we could see. That said, even with those constraints, it was still a very cool and worthwhile experience. The tequila itself is absolutely delicious -- truly top-tier. The tasting pours were generous (definitely heavy-handed in the best way), which made it easy to fully appreciate the craftsmanship and complexity behind each expression. You can immediately tell how much care and tradition goes into their process. What was open gave us a glimpse into the fascinating history of Fortaleza, and the staff did a great job sharing the story behind the brand. The campus itself is beautiful, serene, and clearly special -- even partially closed, it left a strong impression and made us want to come back when everything is fully accessible. All in all, while the timing wasn't ideal, the quality of the tequila and the experience still shined through. This is a must-visit for tequila lovers, and we'll absolutely be back to see it in full once renovations are complete. See you soon, Fortaleza.

So that's how artisanal, small-batch tequila is made! Our three-hour tour of the Fortaleza…read moredistillery covered tequila making from soup to nuts, or--more accurately--from agave plant to bottled elixir! Guide Kim provided a fascinating, lively narrative throughout our visit. We started with a wonderful hike through the estate with Kim describing the cultivation of agave, the propagation of the plant and the critical role of jimadors. Our group got a closeup view of the extraction of juice from the cooked agave piñas and the bottling process--a mere six at a time! I now understand why Fortaleza is nearly impossible to find in our hometown of Chicago. Shout-out to Chris at the Map Room who encouraged us to book this tour! No tour is complete without a tasting; ours was held within Cava La Fortaleza, a hand-hewn cave equipped with a bar and tables. Without much fuss--unlike other distilleries--Kim guided us through samples of Fortaleza's blanco, reposado and anejo tequilas. Delicioso!

I used to work in management for Double Tree. Our location sold the most tequila in the USA for…read moreour size property, so me and my bartender got one free week, at Jose Curevo properties. They set us up with a private home, pool, food, entertainment. We met the other bars in the US who sold the most Jose Curevo in the US. A,B, and C properties. And the trips were paid by various liquor distributors. We had a great great time, tasting fresh delicious regional foods. Entertainment by each region of Mexico. We traveled by air-conditioned bus and were constantly given tequila shots, while shopping, and eating,even on the bus. I enjoyed every time we went, to the markets,villages, restaurants, dancing, street music, and the countryside. ETC ... Loved the food and the people. And was impressed by how Jose Curevo cares about the people in Tequila village. My fav margarita was fresh mango yums!

Jose Cuervo does not have the best brand in my mind. I have had many arguments and fights with him…read moreespecially during college which I lost. So when multiple folks told me this was the tour to do, I was skeptical but I was wrong. It ended up being a wonderful tour and they did a great job putting it all together. The building and the artifacts are wonderful and the tour itself was really well organized including multiple tastings. I left with a much greater appreciation of Jose Cuervo and the higher end options they sell.

What an awesome tour! Unlike most distilleries, you get a behind the scenes tour while actual…read moreproduction is taking place. Your complete tour includes tastings along the way, you even get to pour your own samples direct from the oak barrel! the family cellar tour and the maestro tasting tours are well worth it, plan on a full afternoon here

Highly recommend the VIP experience to get a tour of the distillery and Reserva de Familia cellars…read morewith a taste of the extra anejo tequila (don't miss it!)

For $200 MXN you get a tour that lasts about 45 minutes and about as much tequila sampling as you…read morewant in the gift shop, where the tour naturally ends. The operation isn't boutique small but it's not as big as Cuervo or Herradura either. They have a wide variety of tequilas. Probably about 10-15. The tour was great and the guide knew her stuff. The tequila was also delicious. Highly recommended.

We took a nicely-done tour of this tequila distillery. Orendain is different from the other two…read morelarge-scale productions in the town because it's Mexican-owned. (Jose Cuervo is owned by Germans and Sauza is owned by Japanese). The tour starts at the central plaza of the town of Tequila. Be careful because a number of different tour operators will approach you and you really have to be specific that you want Orendain, not another brand. They start at ambiguous times, but generally around the noon hour. The English speaking tour guide provided a background to the history of the town as we were driven out in their barrel-shaped, fun, coach out to the factory. The Orendain tour demonstrated how agave cores are pressure-steamed, crushed, fermented and distilled. The tour was quite well explained and I felt quite enlightened. However, I recommend you do some reading about the history of the settlement of the town because it adds to the whole experience (it starts in the 1500's with bloody battles between the Spanish army and the indigenous led by a priest, and continues to the 20th century industrialization). The tequila tour ends at their store, where you get really good prices on the amazing bottles of tequila and liqueurs (tequila suffused with coffee, almonds, and apricots).

1 tequila 2 tequila 3 tequila .... Nothing beats tasting tequila from the source. Quality and…read morewatching how they craft different varieties of tequila is an awesome experience. From history to traditions. The staff is friendly and ushers you through the complex that ends with instagram worthy areas where you can continue the party and walk thru the agave farm. Truly an experience not faint of heart as it is a huge complex and even showcases underground barrel storage tunnels where they keep the best tequila on lock and key. My favorite was being able to try the fresh tequila that was 70 proof straight from the cistern!

This was a fun tour of the production facility. It really showcased a lot of the small distillery…read moreaspects. It's a tour stop by all the bus tours so it can be busy and also is much more expensive to buy bottles due to that. The grounds are wonderful for pictures and I think it's worth a stop once.

You have to do this! Other tours fail in comparison. From start to finish, this tour does it all…read more Do yourself a favor and splurge on the first class ticket. Not only will you get to taste every bottle on hand, but they'll mix you cocktails, keep your drink refilled with your favorites, and surprise you with tastes you've never thought you'd enjoy. From start to finish, this was incredible. On the train, you'll meet people from all over the world, see the beautiful countryside, and learn everything about the fruitful agave. Upon entry, you'll get a guided tour, learn about the process, and take in the beauty of Jalisco. Don't even get me started about the food. So tasty! If that wasn't enough, there's a guy there that will engrave your bottles within seconds. Incredible souvenirs to take home. I would do this again in a second! Viva Jalisco! Viva Herradura!

Fun day on the slow train to tequilaville. Check schedules and book a seat since this fills up.read more

Amazing atmosphere, service, elevated cuisine and beverages is an understatement. Nestled in the…read moremountains of San Sebastián a couple hours from PVR. If you're up in the area it's a must stop.

We were looking for a good place to have lunch but instead ended up in heaven!!! This place is…read moreAmazing... I will drive 2 hours from puerto vallarta, any day just to come back to this culinary jewel...

This is for a magical evening we had in Mickey's place in CDMX not GDJ. In a beautiful space that…read morewas Mickey's father's butcher shop, we enjoyed an intimate evening of education, tasting very special and unique tequilas and mezcals and amazing food (props to his pal Chef David) as though we were with an old friend. Whether you are a tequila/mezcal scholar or brand new, Mickey weaves history, technique, voluminous knowledge of the world of agave farming, markets spirits production process and stories deftly and authentically, and you will be transported. Our non-drinking teenage daughter also attended and really enjoyed the night. One of the most authentic travel experiences we have ever had in many trips around the world. Do not miss this in CDMX!!!

Once the tour fee was Venmo'd to his wife's account, he no longer seemed very interested in our…read morerequests for our tour. Until then, everything we asked for was possible (traveling by air conditioned van for the day to multiple tastings for Tequilla aficionados and discovering lots of small, unknown brands). That day, a tour guide who has not heard of any of this shows up in her own compact, no air conditioning car. She knew nothing about what we had been told. It was frustrating- we traveled from the US for this special birthday celebration and what was promised should have been delivered. No amount was deducted from the bill for any of this, Mickey couldn't care less once he had received the fee about anything else. Disappointing.

Wonderful business and awesome Tequila. Kim was an amazing tour guide!! Learning the different…read moretypes of tequila and the process was such an amazing experience.

Best tequila distillery in Tequila; artisanal, historic and scenic. Our tour guide Eunice was…read moreknowledgeable and charismatic. 100% recommended!