Kinds of Tequila

You will find two basic forms of tequila - 100% blue agave tequila and mixto. The 100% blue agave tequilas are distilled completely from the fermented juice of the agave. 100% agave tequilas are needed to be distilled and canned in Mexico. If your bottle of Tequila is not clearly marked as 100% blue agave, the tequila is mixto and might have been distilled from as low as 60% agave juice with different sugars. Tequila prepared from just agave carbs are manufactured in Mexico and are marked Hecho Durante México (made in Mexico).

Tequila is outdated in wooden drums that are more often than not given from oak. As tequila is outdated, it becomes simpler, with a woody taste and wonderful color. Aging might disguise the agave quality and several forms of tequila are outdated more than 3 to 4 years. Every distillery in Mexico is given a NOM number (which stands for Normas Formal Mexicana) to exhibit that the distiller has complied with Mexican Government standards. Additionally, it shows which organization made or canned the tequila.

You will find 4 general types of tequila:

· Blanco: Blanco or Magic

Blanco tequila is 100% agave tequila that's maybe not outdated or handled with additives. This is actually the old-fashioned tequila that's apparent and clear and new from the still. Blanco - also referred to as bright or magic tequila - must certainly be canned straight after the distillation process. This kind of tequila has the fragrance and quality of the blue agave. It's an average of solid and is traditionally loved in a "Caballito" or opportunity glass.

· Oro or Gold

Gold tequila is tequila that increases its color by aging in oaks drums if it is 100% agave. There's also silver or Oro tequila that's mellowed by the addition of colors and flavorings such instance caramel. That tequila is most generally used for making Margaritas.

· Reposado or Relaxed

That is Blanco tequila that's been rested in bright oak drums or vats named "pipes" for at least 8 weeks and up to a year. The aging on oak allows Reposado an easy taste, enjoyable arrangement, and a light color. Reposado tequila keeps the quality of the blue agave and is milder to the palate. The demand for Reposado tequilas has grown greatly within the last few several years. The prices have increased as well.

· Añejo or Outdated

That is 100% agave, outdated tequila that's been kept in oak a minimum of one year. It is simply Blanco tequila that's been aged. That tequila is amber in color and accumulates its color and quality from the oak casks by which it's aged. Añejo tequila has an exceptional taste that's acquired from the oak.

*Reserva

While not a group in itself, it is really a unique Añejo that certain distillers retain in oak casks for approximately 8 years. Reserva is some of the very most wanted the following tequila on the market due to the smooth and complex taste. These tequilas are also among some of the very most costly available.