Joven Tequila: Joven (young) or oro (gold) tequila is a blend of white and aged tequilas, and it may include any of the approved mellowing ingredients. Often, inexpensive "gold" tequila is a mixto that includes caramel or a similar additive, and joven tequila can be quite impressive. The two main categories of yeast used in tequila are commercial brewers yeast and yeast that comes from precultivated existing yeast that has been preserved. The use of either type of yeast can result in different end products of tequila. [32] Chemistry [ edit ] Alcohol content [ edit ] Saccharomyces cerevisiae, under a microscope The Mexican government enforces the tequila intellectual property through the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI). The use of the name tequila is authorized and administered only by IMPI. IMPI may prohibit any unauthorized use of the name that may create confusion for the consumers, or constitute an act of unfair competition. Planting, tending, and harvesting the agave plant remains a manual effort, largely unchanged by modern farm machinery and relying on centuries-old expertise. The people who harvest it, the jimadores [ximaˈðoɾes], have intimate knowledge of how the plants should be cultivated, passed down from generation to generation. [24]

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In general, the longer the controlled fermentation period, the higher yield of esters produced. [37] During the fermentation process, ethanol is oxidized and one of the main compounds produced are acetaldehydes, which adds the flavor necessary for the final product of tequila. [ citation needed] For example, isovaleraldehyde seems to produce a sweet, cocoa, and chocolate-like flavor. 2 and 3-methylbutanal produce a malty flavor. [38] The agave plant contains many phenolics such as vanillin and syringaldehydes which presents a strong and fruity or herbal aroma. It also contains eugenol which can deliver a hint of spicy flavor to the tequila. [36] Since the production of tequila involves heating, Maillard browning reactions occur, and furans are produced during the thermal degradation of sugar. [39] The most prominent furanic compounds include 2-furaldehyde and 5-methylfuraldehyde, [39] which can contribute to the smoky flavor of tequila. [37] Guaiacol also seems to contribute to Tequila's smoky flavor. Beta-demascenone contributes to the woody, floral taste of tequila. [38] Reposado tequilas are rested for two months to a year before being bottled, and typically rested in oak barrels. As a result, they have a golden hue. Añejo a b c Romo, Miguel Aguilar - El Director General de Normas (2006). "Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM-006-SCFI-2005, BEBIDAS ALCOHÓLICAS-TEQUILA-ESPECIFICACIONES" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2007-09-27. Reposado [repoˈsaðo] ("rested"): aged a minimum of two months, but less than a year in oak barrels of any size

1800 Tequila is available in Silver, Coconut, Reposado, and Añejo varieties

Similar to the law of Canada, the U.S. law (27 CFR 5.22 (g)) says that tequila must be "manufactured in Mexico in compliance with the laws of Mexico regulating the manufacture of Tequila for consumption in that country." Tequila was the official drink of choice at the 2018 Genius IQ BBQ. Genius is a popular digital music publication that provides annotations to song lyrics and breaking stories within the music industry. Although some tequilas have remained as family-owned brands, most well-known tequila brands are owned by large multinational corporations. However, over 100 distilleries make over 900 brands of tequila in Mexico and over 2,000 brand names have been registered (2009 statistics). Due to this, each bottle of tequila contains a serial number (NOM) denoting in which distillery the tequila was produced. Because only so many distilleries are used, multiple brands of tequila come from the same location. [14] Production of tequila and agave in 2008: Dark green for tequila and light green for agave