Mezcal/Tequila Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 4 important DOs of Mexican Distilled Spirits?

A

Bacanora
Mezcal
Sotol
Tequila

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2
Q

Which DO is not recognized internationally?

A

Bacanora

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3
Q

What’s the agave of Bacanora?

A

Agave Angustofolio

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4
Q

What are the original states of Mezcal production?

A
Zacatecas
Durango
Oaxaca
Guerrero
San Luis Potosi
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5
Q

What is the Mezcal alcohol range?

A

36-55%

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6
Q

What is the minimum age of Mezcal Anejo?

A

1 year

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7
Q

What is the minimum age of Mezcal Reposado?

A

2 months

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8
Q

Basic mezcal can have up to what percentage of non-agave?

A

20%

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9
Q

What are the states that produce Sotol?

A

Chihuahua
Coahuila
Durango

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10
Q

What plant is used in Sotol?

A

Dasylirion wheeleri aka desert spoon

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11
Q

What is Mezcal de Pechuga?

A

Mezcal made with raw chicken (or other items) thrown into the still

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12
Q

What are the 3 states of Tequila?

A

Jalisco
Nayarit
Guanajuato

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13
Q

What is the minimum % from the blue agave for Tequila?

A

51%

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14
Q

What is the alcohol range for Tequila?

A

35-55%

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15
Q

What are the permitted additives in Tequila?

A

Caramel coloring
Natural oak or encino oak extract
Suger-based syrup
Glycerin

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16
Q

What is the minimum age of Extra Anejo Tequila?

A

3 years

17
Q

When was DO Tequila established?

A

1977