Curious how tequila is produced? A trip to the town of Tequila, Mexico in September of 2009 provided the inspiration for this behind the scenes video . . .
Tequila from Holmes & Johnson productions on Vimeo.
Behind the scenes production in Tequila, Mexico
A few photos of the process
Tequila la Cofradia painted mural at entrance of the town Tequila near Guadalajara, Mexico
Field of agave plants used for Tequila production surround the hillsides of the town of Tequlia, near Guadalajara, Mexico
Jimador harveting the heart of the agave plants to be used for Tequila production, Tequlia, Mexico
Chopping and carrying agave plants used for Tequila production into stone oven to bake for 48 hours, Tequlia, Mexico
Steam escaping door of stone oven used to cook agave plants for 36 hours, Tequlia, Mexico
Team of workers finished from the day's work of chopping and carrying agave plants used for Tequila production into stone oven to bake for 48 hours, Tequlia, Mexico
Evening performance of Charro's, Mexican Cowboys, at Jose Cuervo, Tequila, Mexico