LWB Knowledge Flashcards
What is tequila made from?
blue agave plant
Where is tequila produced?
Mexico
Blanco tequila can be _______ or rested in oak for ___-___ days.
unaged; 0-59
How long is Reposado tequila rested in oak for?
2 months - 1 year
How long is Añejo tequila rested in oak?
1-3 years
How long is extra Añejo tequila rested in oak?
3+ years
What is Earls well tequila?
Jose Cuervo Tradicional (Silver & Reposado)
Don Julio 1942 is a ______ tequila
Anejo
El Tequileño Reposado is a _________ tequila
reposado
El Tequileño Platino is a __________ tequila
blanco
Patrón Silver is a _________ tequila
blanco
Patrón Reposado is a ___________ tequila
reposado
Casamigos Anejo is an _________ tequila
anejo
Don Julio Blanco is a __________ tequila
blanco
Casamigos Blanco is a _________ tequila
blanco
El Tequileño Reposado Gran Reserva is a ___________ tequila
reposado
Clase Azul is a ___________ tequila
reposado
Don Julio Reposado is a __________ tequila
reposado
What does ‘Blanco’ mean?
white
What does ‘Reposado’ mean?
restful
What does ‘Añejo’ mean?
old
What is Mezcal?
a smoky distilled spirit
What is Mezcal made from?
various agave plants
Where is Mezcal produced?
Mexico
What is Espadin?
the most common agave species used in Mezcal
Where is Mezcal agave cooked?
traditional earthen pits - lined with stones, wood, dirt
Where does the word ‘Mezcal’ come from?
Nahuatl word “Mexcalli” which means “oven-cooked agave”
Does Earls have well Mezcal?
no
Which Mezcal does earls use?
400 Conejos Espadin
How is Gin made?
distilling grains or fruit with juniper berries
What must Gin contain to be called Gin?
Juniper Berries
Gin without Juniper Berries is _______
vodka
What is Earls well Gin?
Tanqueray
What 4 premium Gins does Earls have?
-Bombay Sapphire
-Empress
-Hendrick’s
-Tanqueray no. ten
What is vodka made from?
fermented grains or potatoes
Vodka is known for its _________ taste
neutral