In 1795, the King of Spain granted José Antonio de Cuervo the first concession ever to produce Tequila commercially. This singular event marked the birth of Tequila. Today, Jose Cuervo Especial Gold is the No. 1 selling Tequila in the world. The Jose Cuervo recipe and process has been passed down and upheld by a family of entrepreneurs, inventors, and risk-takers. It is no wonder why Jose Cuervo is the most awarded family of Tequila in history. Legend has it that Cuervo Gold was used to make the first ever Margarita. Cuervo Gold is a blend of Reposado and younger Tequilas. The result is a well-balanced, smooth Tequila that makes the perfect Margarita, frozen or on the rocks.