Tequila Flashcards

1
Q

What is tequila made from

A

Weber blue agave

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2
Q

Is tequila regulated?

A

Yes by crt

Tequila regulatory council

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3
Q

Tequila valley

A

Jalisco

Where 98% of tequila is made

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4
Q

Can tequila be made anywhere?

A

No. It’s made in Mexico only in certain regions

Jalisco - tequila valley
Tamaulipas
Guanajuato
Nayarit
Michocàn
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5
Q

What happens to agave plant when harvested

A

It dies

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6
Q

How long does An agave plant take to mature

A

6-12 years

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7
Q

Who monitors agave plants

A

Jimadores

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8
Q

Process of tequila making

A
After harvested pinas are roasted
Cooled
Milled - to separate aguamiel from fibers
Juice is Fermented
Distilled at least twice
Water added to produce tequila
If aged - almost always in oak barrels
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9
Q

100% agave tequila

A

Made with just agave and water

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10
Q

Mixed tequila

A

Made with at least 51% agave and the rest is mixed with can sugar and tequila made from other kinds of agave

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11
Q

How many classes of tequila

A

5

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12
Q

Blanco or plata

A

Bottled after 2nd distillation aged 0-60 days in oak or stainless steel

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13
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Reposado

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Aged for at least 2 months and up to 1 year

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14
Q

Anejo

A

Aged for at least 1 year and up to 3 years

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15
Q

Extra anejo

A

Aged for more than 3 years

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16
Q

Joven or gold

A

Mixes containing additives.

17
Q

Name 5 classes of tequila

A
Blanco or plata
Reposado
Anejo
Extra anejo
Joven or gold