Its claim to fame is as North America's first native distilled drink.
Hollywood has even popularized and glamorized a tequila drinking style where you first lick a pinch of salt from the back of your hand, gulp down the tequila and bite into the fruit.
A Tequilero is someone who is well versed in tequila and Mexican folk customs.
The tequila dates back to the 16th century.
Tequila is the inspiration behind many a tune, like Eagle's 'Tequila Sunrise'.
There is actually a registered body, the Tequila Regulatory Council, which restricts tequila production to only a few regions of Mexico.
