Tequila has come a long way from its ancient origins in the highlands of Jalisco to becoming the go-to party spirit – and, increasingly, a premium sipper – across the globe.
Once relegated to regret-filled student nights and hastily licked salt rims, it’s now a spirit taken seriously by bartenders, collectors and agave aficionados alike. So, as National Tequila Day rolls around this Thursday 24 July, it’s worth pausing between sips of your spicy marg to appreciate where it all began – and just how far we’ve come.
