Tequila Wars

Tequila Wars by Ted Genoways is a compelling biography that details the life of José Cuervo, who transformed his family’s humble distillery into Mexico’s leading tequila producer at the turn of the twentieth century. Amidst the upheaval of the Mexican Revolution and international tensions, Cuervo emerged as a key cultural and business figure, navigating government corruption and cross-border commerce. The book reveals how his influence extended beyond the distillery, shaping both the tequila industry and Mexico-U.S. relations.