Tequila

Question 1

Original States of Production

Answer 1

Jalisco, Nayarit, Guanajuato, Michoacan, Tamaulipas

Question 2

Authorized Agave Varieties

Answer 2

Agave tequilana (blue agave)
Tequila may include up to 49% sugars from sources other than agave.

Question 3

Alcohol Content

Answer 3

35-55%

Question 4

Permitted Additives

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Aging

Answer 5

Tequila aging must be carried out by the producer in the DO territory.

Question 6

Label Designation

Answer 6

Blanco/Silver Tequila
Oro/Gold Tequila: Spirit enhanced by “mellowing” with caramel coloring or oak extracts.
Reposado (Aged) Tequila: Aged for a minimum of 2 months in oak or encino oak containers.
Añejo (Extra-aged) Tequila: Aged for a minimum of 1 year in oak or encino oak barrels. Maximum barrel size is 600 liters.
Extra Añejo (Ultra-aged) Tequila: Aged for a minimum of 3 years in oak or encino oak barrels. Maximum barrel size is 600 liters.
100% Agave: Tequila that does not include sugars from any source other than blue agave.