On to la fábrica (the factory) at La Perseverancia where all of the magic takes place. Sauza and Cuervo are literally next to each other in the town of Tequila and after a few turns and twists the two giants of the industry appear. Immediately a wave of baked agave rolls through the senses. Unique on it's own right and virtually indescribable with words, it may best be compared to the sour sweetness of a pale ale brewery, only this one is distinctly over-sweet and fruity with an undertone apples. The entire distilling process is an overwhelming feat. The operation runs like clockwork in the open-air environment and the dedicated employees painstakingly monitor each step along the way.
Inside the distillery at Tequila Sauza. Fresh agave piñas make their way on a series of conveyer belts in front of storage tanks.
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