Traveling Down to Tequila Town

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September 3rd 2014

Published: February 19th 2016

"You can have a much as you want, or as much as you can, whichever comes first." So said Micky, our guide, as we sidle up to the bar at what would be the first of many distilleries. The last time I took a shot of tequila was in Chicago, after which I did a cheerleading routine on the sidewalk outside the W hotel lounge for a well deserved renumeration of $10. I only vaguely remember the instigato... Read Full Entry

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Stephanie

Stephanie and Andras

We initially joined Travelblog to chronicle our summer-long trip in '07, and have since continued to blog about our domestic adventures. Still keeping our eye on the prize, though, and trying to save for our round-the-world adventure. We're also members of Couchsurfing - if you're coming through the Bluegrass area, check our CS Profile. We're happy to serve as your Lexington ambassadors!... full info

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Fields of Blue Agave

Rural road outside Tequila

Vaquero

Agave Up Close

The thorns are very, very sharp.

One Room Facility

Bottling, packaging and barrel aging all under one roof

Agave Propagation

It takes a very long time for the pinas to grow from seed, so instead the plant is propagated by cuttings and clones. Here are some baby agave plants splitting off from the parent.

Downtown Tequila

Mature Agave

Taller than me!

The Courtyard at Los Tres Tonos

We were here! The brick courtyard is shaded by a gorgeously large tree - this is apparently a very popular place for banquets and special occasions.

Casa D'Oro

First bottling of the new designer bottle! It has a blown glass agave plant inside the bottle, as well as on top.

Tequila Trail

24th February 2016

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Tequila Town
Thank you for your wonderful word pictures and food descriptions. Looks like a fantastic place. Thanks for sharing.

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