Tequila and mezcal categories and production basics, including agave types and aging classifications, one concept per card.
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- What spirit is made from blue agave in Mexico?
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Tequila- In which Mexican state is tequila primarily produced?
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Jalisco- What is mezcal?
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A distilled spirit made from agave plants grown in Mexico- What is the primary Mexican state for mezcal production?
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Oaxaca- What percentage of blue agave must mixto tequila contain?
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At least 51%- Can mezcal be made from agave varieties other than blue agave?
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Yes, mezcal permits many agave varieties- What is blanco or silver tequila?
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Tequila that is unaged or aged less than 2 months- What is the minimum aging period for reposado tequila?
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2 months- What is the minimum aging period for anejo tequila?
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1 year- What is the minimum aging period for extra anejo tequila?
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3 years- What does the word reposado mean?
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Rested- What is joven or gold tequila?
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Tequila aged minimally with added caramel coloring- How is the agave heart roasted in traditional mezcal production?
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In an underground pit oven using wood and charcoal- How many times must tequila be distilled?
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At least twice- What is the traditional still type used in mezcal production?
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A copper pot still, called an alambique
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