Tequila, Mezcal, & Other Mexican Spirits Flashcards
What states are authorized for the production of Tequila
Jalisco
Guanajuato
Tamaulipas
Nayarit
Michoacán
What is the sole agave authorized for Tequila
100% Blue Agave
What is ‘Mixto’ Tequila
Min. 51% Blue Weber Agave, along with other sugars
What are the 3 standard categories of Tequila
Blanco
Reposado
Añejo
What are the aging requirements for Reposado Tequila
2-12 months of aging in oak
What are the aging requirements for Añejo Tequila
1-3 years in oak
What are the aging requirements for Extra Añejo Tequila
Min. 3 years of aging
What is Joven Tequila
A blend of Blanco tequila with aged tequilas
What is the principle state for Mezcal production
Oaxaca
What is the major agave species used for the production of Mezcal
Espadín
What is the process of Mezcal production
Agave is harvested, the Piñas are then cooked in wood-fired underground pits before fermentation and then distillation in stills
What are the 9 states authorized for Mezcal production
Oaxaca
Durango
Guanajuato
Guerrero
Michoacán
Puebla
San Luis Potosi
Tamaulipas
Zacatecas
What is Mezcal Artesenal
Cooking must take place in pit ovens underground
What is Mezcal Ancestral
Cooking must take places in pit ovens underground
Clay pots used for distillation, adding a touch of minerality
What is Distilado de Agave
Any agave distillate that does not meet the regulatory requirements for Mezcal or Tequila
