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Blue agave fields near Tequila. Tequila (/ t ə ˈ k iː l ə /; Spanish: ⓘ) is a distilled beverage made from the blue agave plant, primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila 65 km (40 mi) northwest of Guadalajara, and in the Jaliscan Highlands (Los Altos de Jalisco) of the central western Mexican state of Jalisco.
Tequila barrels on display at the National Museum of Tequila. The beverage called tequila is really a variety of mezcal, made wholly or mostly from the blue agave plant. This plant is native to the Tequila area so this version of mescal was named after the town. Use of the agave plant goes far back into the pre-Hispanic period.
Tequila comes in blanco, reposado, and añejo varieties, and cristalino; here's more information on the types of tequila. Mezcal is also labeled with the type of agave used to produce it.
Tequila is often referred to as a type of mezcal because it's also made from the agave plant. However, this time around, only one type of agave can be used: the blue Weber agave.
The original Patrón Tequila was produced by Casa 7 Leguas, one of the oldest Mexican distilleries. [2] St. Maarten Spirits (owners John Paul DeJoria and Martin Crowley) purchased the brand rights in 1989 and in 2002 production moved to a new distillery. [3] In 2000, Ed Brown, co-founder of Patrón and former Seagram executive, took over as CEO.
Tequila must be made with Blue Weber agave, and Chica Chida is made with espadín agave and allergen-free peanut butter extract. This means that it's safe for people with peanut allergies.
For reference, Bayly says that common tequila brands like Herradura, Fortaleza, and Sauza tend to be “earthy, vegetal, and dry” and tequila giants like Don Julio, Patron, and Tequila Ocho have ...
The company makes other tequila products, such as El Jimador, which is the best-selling tequila in Mexico, as well as New Mix, a tequila and grapefruit soda beverage. Since its acquisition by Brown-Forman, Herradura has had many promotional efforts in Mexico and the United States, including inviting artists to use tequila barrels as the bases ...