Tequila and Mezcal Flashcards

1
Q

Is Cazadores from the lowlands or the highlands? Describe it.

A

Highlands
Rich and powerful

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2
Q

Where is Fortaleza from? Name 3 and describe.

A

Lowlands
Fortaleza Blanco
Fortaleza Reposado - more tropical and rounder
Fortaleza Añejo - very elegant

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3
Q

Where is Siete Leguas from? Name 3.

A

Highlands
Blanco, Reposado, Añejo

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4
Q

Who makes 1942? Lowlands or Highlands?

A

Don Julio
Highlands

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5
Q

What is the general difference between lowlands and highlands tequila?

A

Highlands = sweeter and fruitier
Lowlands = earthier

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6
Q

Name 2 Del Miguey mezcals.

A

Chichicapa
Pechugo

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7
Q

Name 2 Vago mezcals.

A

Blanco y Negra
Mexicano

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8
Q

Where is Tequila produced?

A

Primarily around the city of Tequila in Jalisco (west coast, midway down). Other states of production are:
Nayarit (north of Jalisco)
Guanajuato (east of Jalisco)
Michoacán (south of Jalisco)
Tamaulipas (on the east coast of Mexico, opposite Nayarit)

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9
Q

What is tequila produced from?

A

The heart of the blue agave plant, minimum 51%.

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10
Q

How long is blanco Tequila aged?

A

Not at all - bottled immediately after distillation.

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11
Q

How long is reposado Tequila aged?

A

60 days to 1 year

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12
Q

How long is añejo Tequila aged?

A

1-3 years

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13
Q

How long is extra añejo Tequila aged?

A

3+ years

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14
Q

Where is Mezcal primarily produced?

A

Oaxaca (west coast of Mexico, close to the Guatemala border)

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15
Q

What are the principal types of agave for Mezcal?

A

Maguey (Agave americana)

Espadin (Agave angustifolia)

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16
Q

Name 3 highland blanco tequilas.

A

Excelio Blanco
Don Julio Blanco
Siete Leguas

17
Q

Name 3 highland reposado tequilas.

A

Don Julio Reposado
Siete Leguas Reposado
Tapatio Reposado

18
Q

Name 3 highland añejo tequilas.

A

Don Julio 1942 Añejo
Siete Luegas Añejo
Tapatio Añejo

19
Q

Name 3 extra añejo tequilas.

A

GRAN PATRON, PIEDRA, EXTRA AÑEJO 130
FUENTESECA, 15YR, EXTRA AÑEJO 155
FUENTESECA, 18YR, EXTRA AÑEJO 215

20
Q

Name 2 lowland blanco tequilas

A

Fortaleza
Partida

21
Q

Where is Los Vecinos del Campo mezcal made?

A

Valles Central region of Oxaca
Espadin

22
Q

Where is Metiche 49 meszcal from?

A

San Luis Potosi state
100% Salmiana