Although every thinks of tequila as coming from Tequila, Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta is lucky enough to have their own tequila factory right in their town. Tequila Porfidio in Puerto Vallarta, JA offers tourists the opportunity to not only view and watch the making of tequila, but also to sample this popular drink. Many people love the taste of Tequila, but few actually know what goes into getting it to that great quality. Tequila Porfidio offers tours of their tequila factory, although they do recommend that you make reservations. In addition to a tour of the tequila factory, tourists also get to learn about the history of this factory.
Tequila Porfidio has a reputation for making high quality tequila that is top-of-the line. They age their tequila in individual barrels, which help it to be the highest of quality. This is what makes is so popular with the locals as well as it being a top seller. Another popular product they make here is rum. In addition to their liquors, they also carry cigars, beer and tobacco products.
Tequila Pordifio has many high quality liquors such as the Single-Barrel Añejo, which is probably the most successful of their products. In fact, the Single-Barrel Añejo has won the World Championship Añejo Tequila Award for four consecutive years. This brand was given the highest rating and qualification that has ever been given to a tequila brand. Another very popular brand is the Porfidio Cactus Single-Barrel, which has also won awards for it's beautiful and unique design. It has also become somewhat of a collector's item with its cactus bottle with the green-rimmed mouth.
