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From Agave to Icon: The Deep History of Tequila
Tequila has a reputation—and it’s not always the one it deserves.
For many people, it’s the stuff of late-night regrets or beachside shots served with a grimace and a wedge of lime. But real tequila—true tequila—isn’t a dare. It’s a story. A ritual. A legacy carved into volcanic soil and passed through generations. Long before it landed on American bar menus, tequila was part of something much bigger: a cultural lineage that dates back over 10,000 years.