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