LOS VALLES EXPERIENCE
THE HEART
OF LOS VALLES
A focused journey into the historic heart of tequila, where tradition, technique, and culture shape the spirit at its source.
Centered in Tequila town and its surrounding valleys, this experience brings you inside generational houses to understand how land, people, and process come together.
Discover the experience →The
Journey
DAY 1
Arrival & welcome dinner
DAY 2
Origins of Los Valles — 2 distilleries
DAY 3
Tequila town — 2 distilleries
DAY 4
Departure
The Los Valles Route
The journey moves through the towns that shaped tequila’s identity.
From the historic streets of Tequila to the volcanic terrain of Amatitán and the agricultural depth of Ameca and Tala, each stop reveals a different expression of place.
Warmer climate, darker soil, and rugged landscape every element leaves its mark on the spirit.
Tequila • Amatitán • Ameca • Tala • Arenal
Producer-Owned Distilleries
Every journey includes visits to at least four producer-owned distilleries within the PKGD network.
Voices From Los Valles
Kobe Desmet
A day of extremes in the best way possible. From the history and heritage of Sauza to the very small, artisanal operation of Arriesgado from seeing a difusor perfectly explained to crushing agaves with mallets and drinking straight from the still. Topped off at the legendary cantina La Capilla. A day filled with knowledge and good times — not to be missed.
Patrick Timmis
PKGD Tours offers comprehensive insight into the two major regions of Tequila production. Every distillery is unique in its own way, and exploring different regions and styles of production really puts into perspective how special this spirit is.
Dylan White
PKGD Tours provides the opportunity to meet the amazing producers behind the brands. This is an awesome experience that connects the spirit in the bottle to the land and the culture in which it was made. From Tequila all the way to Raicilla, it truly is an experience that captures all that agave has to offer!
Kobe Desmet
A day of extremes in the best way possible. From the history and heritage of Sauza to the very small, artisanal operation of Arriesgado from seeing a difusor perfectly explained to crushing agaves with mallets and drinking straight from the still. Topped off at the legendary cantina La Capilla. A day filled with knowledge and good times — not to be missed.
Patrick Timmis
PKGD Tours offers comprehensive insight into the two major regions of Tequila production. Every distillery is unique in its own way, and exploring different regions and styles of production really puts into perspective how special this spirit is.
Dylan White
PKGD Tours provides the opportunity to meet the amazing producers behind the brands. This is an awesome experience that connects the spirit in the bottle to the land and the culture in which it was made. From Tequila all the way to Raicilla, it truly is an experience that captures all that agave has to offer!
The Fields
Walk the valley at first light, where the agave holds the night’s cool breath.
The Ovens
Witness the slow cooking of agave in traditional ovens.
Fermentation
Stand beside open tanks where wild yeasts shape aroma and character.
Distillation
Stand next to working copper stills as tequila is refined in real time.
With the Producers
Taste where it’s made, alongside the people behind it.
About Los Valles
1. What makes tequila from the Valles region different?
The Valles (Tequila Valley) region is defined by volcanic soils and a warmer climate.
Tequilas from this region often show more herbal, mineral, and structured profiles — with depth, spice, and a distinctive earthy character that reflects the land.
2. What kind of producers do we visit in Valles?
We visit independent, producer-owned distilleries that honor traditional production methods and small-batch integrity.
Alongside renowned houses like Cascahuin and Tequila Fortaleza, we also experience Tequila Arriesgado — offering a completely different expression through its ancestral approach to production.
Each visit highlights contrast in technique, philosophy, and flavor — all within the Valles region.
3. What does “100% agave” really guarantee?
While “100% de agave” ensures the spirit is made entirely from blue Weber agave, it does not define how it was produced.
Fermentation choices, extraction methods, fiber inclusion, and scale of production all shape character beyond the label.
In the Valles, we explore how philosophy — not just compliance — defines authenticity.
4. How does the milling method influence tequila?
Different extraction methods — such as tahona stone crushing versus roller mill — influence texture, structure, and overall character.
During the experience, you’ll see these methods up close. Even at Tequila Arriesgado, we explore an ancestral technique known as canoa milling — offering a rare perspective on traditional agave extraction.
5. What defines authenticity in tequila today?
In a region where tequila was born, authenticity is not marketing — it is method.
At producer-owned houses like Cascahuin, Tequila Fortaleza, and Tequila Arriesgado, you witness decisions that prioritize tradition over scale.
This experience is about understanding how production philosophy shapes flavor.
Join the Next Los Valles Experience
Walk the fields. Stand beside copper.
Taste where tequila is truly made.