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Free Tequila Tasting

A shot of Mexico, on the house

  • Duration

    1h

  • Group

    1–16

  • Level

    Easy

  • Min. age

    All ages

  • From

    Free

This tasting takes place in a local tasting room; tequila itself is produced only in the regions protected by its denomination of origin, outside Cozumel. You taste certified expressions slowly, at room temperature and from a small copita.

The stop begins with blue agave and a plain-language explanation of cooking, fermentation, distillation and aging. You compare blanco, reposado and añejo, then try Xtabentún, a Yucatán liqueur traditionally made with honey and anise.

This is a complimentary tasting stop, included on selected tours and available subject to the venue's schedule. Bottles may be offered for sale, but there is no obligation to buy.

Highlights

  • Free of charge — included on our island and cultural tours
  • Guided flight of blanco, reposado and añejo
  • Taste Xtabentún, the Yucatán honey and anise liqueur
  • See a real blue agave heart and learn how it becomes tequila
  • Zero-pressure format: taste, ask questions, leave
  • Shaded, air-conditioned tasting room and clean restrooms

How the day goes

  1. 1

    0:00

    Welcome and agave 101

    A look at a mature blue agave heart and a quick, plain-language explanation of how a spiky desert plant turns into tequila.

  2. 2

    0:10

    The three expressions

    Blanco, reposado and añejo poured side by side, with a simple method for tasting that does not involve salt, lime or wincing.

  3. 3

    0:25

    Xtabentún and regional liqueurs

    The Yucatán honey-anise liqueur, plus a fruit liqueur or two. This is usually the part that surprises people.

  4. 4

    0:40

    Browse or head out

    Buy a bottle if you want one, use the restrooms, and get back on the road. No obligation either way.

What's included

  • Guided explanation of agave, distillation and aging
  • Tasting flight of tequila (blanco, reposado, añejo)
  • Taste of Xtabentún and one fruit liqueur
  • Non-alcoholic agave drink for minors and designated drivers
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Bottles to take home
  • Transportation if you arrive on your own
  • Gratuities

What to bring

  • Photo ID showing you are 18 or older
  • A little water in your system — tastings go better hydrated
  • Cash or card if you decide to buy a bottle
  • Your questions, the staff genuinely like them

Good to know

  • You must be 18 or older to taste. Minors are welcome in the room and get a non-alcoholic agave drink.
  • Pours are small tasting measures, not shots, but skipping or spitting is completely fine.
  • If you are driving, tell us and we will pour you the non-alcoholic version.
  • The stop is fully shaded and step-free, so it works well on hot days and for guests with limited mobility.

Questions people ask

Yes. It is a complimentary stop included on our island and cultural tours, and free to visit on your own. Nothing is charged at the door.

No. Buying is optional and the staff will not push. Plenty of people taste, say thank you and walk out empty-handed.

Absolutely. Children are welcome to watch the agave demonstration and get a non-alcoholic agave drink. Only guests 18 and over taste alcohol.

Roughly four to six small tasting pours over 45 minutes, far less than a single cocktail if you sip. You set the pace.

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