Q. What makes the types of tequila different from one another?
A. Silver is un-aged tequila bottled within 60 days of distillation. Gold is also un-aged,
but with colorings and flavorings added. Reposado is aged from 2 months to one year, and Añejo is aged at least
1 year in oak barrels.
Q. I’ve also heard about Reserva tequila, what is it?
A. Reserva, although not a category in itself, is a special Añejo that certain distillers keep
in oak casks for up to 8 years.
Q. Is tequila made from cactus?
A. The Mexican government regulates tequila production. By law, it must be made of at least 51%
Weber blue agave plants (a type of lily not cactus) from a specific region of Mexico.
Q. Does a worm in the bottle have anything to do with the quality of the tequila?
A. There is no worm in Mexican-bottled tequila, but some American-bottled brand(s) put one in their
bottle. It's only a marketing ploy and not a Mexican tradition.
Q. Is the alcohol content of tequila higher than older spirits?
A. Most tequilas have the same liquor content - about the same as any other hard liquor: 38-40%.
However, the official norm allows a range from 38-55%.
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