Mezcal And Tequila Flashcards
0
Q
All tequila is ……..
A
Mezcal
1
Q
Where does mescal and tequila come from
A
Mexico
2
Q
All Mezcal is …….
A
Not tequila
3
Q
What is Mezcal made from
A
Fermented agave
4
Q
Mezcal origin
A
Oaxaca
5
Q
Maguey
A
Agave Americana
6
Q
Espadin agave
A
Agave angustifolia
7
Q
Blue agave
A
Agave tequilana
8
Q
What types of agave are normally used for Mezcal
A
Maguey
Espadrin agave
9
Q
Aging Mezcal
A
Generally not aged although can be labelled reposado or anejo with proper cask aging
10
Q
Tequila origin
A
Jalisco Guanajuato Tamaulipas Najarit Michoacan
11
Q
What is tequila made from
A
Fermented and Distilled juice of the agave plant with piña - pineapple (51% min agave)
12
Q
What is top quality tequila made with
A
100% blue agave
13
Q
What type of still for tequila
A
Pot still (twice) Continuous still
14
Q
Plata
A
Blanco
Silver
Bottled immediately
