First name for Tequila?
Pulque
Who was the first to produce Vino de Mezcal commercial?
Jose Cuervo
Who created the first 100% blue agave Tequila?
1873, Cenobia Sauza
From what is Tequila made?
Agave, takes around 7-10 years to rippen
Tequila distillation
Usually twice in pot still
Bottled between 35% & 55%
How much blue agave to call it Tequila?
51%
Where must tequila be made?
One of 5 Regions in Mexico the most popular Jalisco
Aging of Tequila
Blanco Silver& Oro Gold = unaged
Repossado = Minimum 2 month
Añejo= Minimum 1 year
Extra Añejo = minimum 3 years
Brands
Sauza, Olmeca, Sierra
Where is Mezcal from?
Oaxaca