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Tequila + Mexcal Flashcards

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1
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What is the desired altitude in meters for growing agave plants?

A

1500 meters

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2
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How many recognized agave species are there?

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199

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What is the average weight in kilograms of an agave heart?

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65 kilos

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What is the average age of a blue agave plant at harvest?

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9 years old

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What is the number of harvests that an agave plant yields in its lifespan?

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1

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What is a ‘Tahona’?

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Circular stone grinding wheel used in a pit that crushes the soft cooked agave to obtain a sugar solution

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7
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What does the ‘abocado process’ refer to?

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In Tequila it refers to the controlled quantities of certain additives giving the Joven/Oro Tequila the appearance of age. Includes caramel, oak extract, glycerin, sugar and syrup. Not used in premium Tequilas

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What 3 states are legally authorized to produce both Tequila and Mezcal?

A

Michoacan

Guanjuanto

Tamaulipas

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9
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When was the Extra Anejo category added for Tequila?

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2006

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10
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What are ‘Pipones’?

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Barrels for aging Tequila

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Size of a Pipone?

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600 Litres

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What is the maximum size for a maturation barrel for Mezcal?

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200 Litres

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What is a ‘palenque’?

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Pots used to roast the agave hearts for Mezcal

Also used to reference a Mezcal distillery

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What % of agave needs to be present in a mixto tequila?

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51%

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What % of agave needs to be present in a mixto Mezcal?

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Minimum 80%

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16
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Where is Raicilla produced?

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From Jalisco

17
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What is Raicilla?

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Distilled spirit from Jalisco. Traditional and distilled in primitive stills using Agave. Protected by a DO and had a reputation as Mexican moonshine. Less smoky than Mezcal and more acidic, fruity and floral than Tequila.

18
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What 5 states are allowed to produce Tequila?

A

Jalisco

Guanajuato

Tamaulipas

Michoacan

Nayarit

19
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What is pechuga?

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Mezcal that has a mixture of fruit, herbs, spices, nuts or grains infused with it and then a raw breast of meat (chicken, turkey, rabbit) suspends over the still to allow vapour to pass through it during distillation

20
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What is Cristalino?

A

An aged tequila that is filtered to remove the colour and some of the woody notes imparted by oak aging. The result is a crystal clear Tequila that combines the complexity of an anejo with the brightness of a blanco.

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