Mexican spirits

Question 1

What are the communes of production for tequila?

Answer 1

Jalisco, Nyarit, Guanajato, Michoacan, Tamaulapis

Question 2

What % of tequila must be from agave?

Answer 2

51`% unless otherwise noted

Question 3

What are the aging requirements for tequila reposado?

Answer 3

2 months in oak/encino

Question 4

What are the aging requirements for tequila añejo?

Answer 4

1 year in oak or encino barrel

Question 5

What are the aging requirements for tequila extra añejo?

Answer 5

3 years in oak or encino barrel (600L max)

Question 6

What is Bacanora?

Answer 6

“Bacanora from Sonora” tequila-like spirit made from a type of agave called yaquiana (agave angustofolia)
DO is only recognized in Mexico

Question 7

aging for bacanora reposado/añejo

Answer 7

2months/1year oak or encino (200L max)

Question 8

What species of agave is tequila?

Answer 8

agave tequilana

Question 9

What are the communes of production for Mezcal?

Answer 9

Oaxaca, Zacatecas, Guerrero, Durango, San Luis Potosi

Question 10

What are the 3 category designations for mezcal?

Answer 10

Mezcal, Mezcal Artisanale, Mezcal Ancestrale

Question 11

What are the classifications for mezcal?

Answer 11

Reposado (2mo oak barrel)
Añejo (1 year oak barrel)
Maduadro en Vidrio- matured in glass 1 year
Blanco- no statement

Question 12

In basic mezcal, what % must be agave?

Answer 12

80% agave, 20% other carbohydrate material (must be labelled type 2 mezcal by 2020)

Question 13

What are the communes of production for Sotol?

Answer 13

Durango, Chihuahua, Coahuila

Question 14

what is the alcohol % range or tequila, and mezcal?

Answer 14

35-55%

Question 15

What is Sotol made from?

Answer 15

Dasyliron Wheeleri- a succulent

Question 16

name a sotol producer:

Answer 16

Clande,

Question 17

name 2 ancestrale mezcal producers

Answer 17

de maguey, bozal