Today, July 24th, is National Tequila Day. Tequila is not exactly my favorite spirit, but I do like it in the occasional margarita or other cocktail.
Just a quick primer on this spirit:
- Tequila comes from the blue agave plant
- It must be produced in the state of Jalisco in Mexico to be called tequila (Note: There is a city called Tequila in this region)
- There are 3 main types of tequila you'll see in the liquor store:
- Blanco (white)/Plata (silver): un-aged or aged less than 2 months; is usually clear in color
- Reposado: aged a min. of 2 months but less than 1 year in oak barrels; not clear but has a slight yellow tint
- Anejo: aged less than 3 years but a min. of 1 year; usually dark yellow tint and complex in flavor because of the aging
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