Agave-Based Spirits - Tequila Flashcards
1
Q
Region of Origin?
A
Jalisco, Mexico
2
Q
Style/age requirements of Tequila?
A
Blanco: under 2 months
Reposado: 2 months to 1 year in oak
Añejo: 1 year to 3 years in oak
3
Q
What does blanco, reposado, añejo mean in regards to Tequila?
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4
Q
Raw material?
A
Blue Agave
5
Q
What does blue agave look like? What conditions does it require?
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6
Q
Type of distillation for Tequila?
A
Continuous or pot still
7
Q
What does Tequila mean/translate to?
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8
Q
Producers? Name low to high end.
A
Don Julio, Jose Cuervo, Patron, Herradura, Sauza, El Jimador, 1800, Hornitos
