1909
Birth of Mr. Cesar Garcia
Mr. Cesar Garcia, Cofounder of Rio de Plata Distillery, was born in Asturias, Spain and immigrated to Mexico when he was 16.
1943
Founding of the Factory
Founding of Rio de Plata Distillery
1957
First export to the United States
Rio de Plata began exporting Tequila to the United States in 200-liter casks.
1960
Tequila Don Cesar makes its appearance in the United States.
Rio de Plata began exporting Bottled-at-Origin Don Cesar brand Tequila to the United States.
1968
Rio de Plata Distillery after 25 years
Rio de Plata Distillery’s 25th anniversary celebrated at the Distillery Hacienda
1973
Plant remodeling
Rio de Plata Distillery is a pioneer in modernizing production processes.
1975
Visit by Belgium’s Prince Carlos
Belgium’s Prince Carlos visits the distillery.
1975
The Krupp mill
The Fried Krupp mill installed in the plant is now the oldest in the industry (120 years old)
1980
Bottling Line Inauguration
The first systematic bottling line is installed in the distillery.
1981
Death of Mr. Cesar Garcia
Death of Mr. Cesar Garcia, Cofounder of Rio de Plata Distillery - Tequilas del Señor
1982
First exports to Europe
Rio de Plata began exporting to Europe with Tequila Diligencias.
1982
Acquisition of Reserva del Patron
Tequila Reserva del Patron is acquired.
1982
Special delivery of Flag to the King of Spain
Special delivery of Flag to the King of Spain
1985
First exports to Japan.
Rio de Plata began exporting to Asia, starting with Japan.
1987
Appellation of Origin Tequila in Europe
Tequilas del Señor participates in signing the treaty acknowledging Appellation of Origin Tequila in Europe.
1997
Tequila Herencia de Plata is created.
Tequila Herencia Historico is also created.
2002
Dining with the Queen
Tequila Herencia de Plata was enjoyed by Queen Elizabeth the II of England, Alderman Gavin Arthur and the Lord Mayor of London during supper on November 12, 2002, during a state visit by former President Vicente Fox to England.
2005
Compost Plant Inauguration
Tequilas del Señor inaugurates a compost plant to process and treat waste and protect the environment.
2007
Museum Inauguration
Don Cesar Garcia Fernandez Museum is inaugurated at the Distillery Hacienda.
2008
HACCP Certification
Tequilas del Señor is certified for food safety under the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) system.
2008
Highest Award
Tequilas del Señor receives the Highest Award in Exports from the Jalisco State government.
2009
First Exports to China
Mr. Manuel Garcia receives the Exporter Medal of Merit for his lifetime achievements in the industry.
2009
medalla al mérito exportador del estado de jalisco
Don Manuel García receives the medal for exporting merit and for his trajectory in the Industrial field
2012
Historico 15 Años
Tequila Historico 15 Años is born.
2015
Award jalisco a la exportación 2014
Tequilas del Señor is awarded the Jalisco Award for export, for its export work.
2015
premio nacional de exportaciones 2015
Tequilas del Señor Receives maximum recognition at the National Level from the hands of the President of Mexico.
The Present
Passion, tenacity and more than 70 years of experience have translated our vision into dozens of international awards for the quality of our products, present in over 50 countries.