Follow along with Nigel's presentation

8.  The first tequilas in the
US were Mixto.
 These are 51% distilled
agave and 49% alcohol
from other sources.

14.  Use a tasting glass, a champagne glass, large surface
area.
 Sniff the near edge.
 Sniff the middle. Citrus, floral, light, fruity.
 Sniff the far edge? Volatile alcohol.
 Then taste.
 If tasting several taste light (Blanco) to dark (Extra
Anejos)

15.  Has to be from the ACO
naming the beverage as a
tequila.
 Has to be made from
Blue Agave.
 Has to be at least 51%
agave.
 Can be aged or not.
 Can be aged in different
types of barrels.

20.  Aroma: Crushed pepper,
also green pepper notes,
vanilla and caramel.
 Taste: Agave and
sweetness, caramel,
lemon and candy.
 Finish: Milk chocolate
mellows out and rounds
out the experience.


21. Pan seared scallop , crispy
pancetta, and a green
peppercorn per blanc

23. •The variety of agave used
•The region (climate, ground)
•Time of the year the production
takes place
•Roasting (time, with or without
mash)
•The still (clay, copper or mix)
•Maturation time

24.  Azal Tequilana Weber
Blue
 F.Weber in 1905
 The Lily Family

33.  Aroma: Fresh, herbal
with obvious sugar as
well as some citrusy and
earthy notes, vanilla and
a hint of peppery spice.
 Taste: Agave, vanilla,
lemon zest, delightfully
crisp.
 Finish: Nice and smooth
agave, vanilla and lemon
zest notes linger for a
while.

34.  Mixed greens, smoked
chili agave vinaigrette,
pickled watermelon
radish, roasted blue
oyster mushrooms,
pomegranate seeds


43.  Aroma: Slight smokiness
and spiced from the
beginning.
 Palate: Fruity flavor and
mild astringency.
 Finish: Dry and spiced
finish.

44.  Smoked beef short rib,
roasted root vegetable,
spinach and ricotta
polenta.

47.  Tequila Blanco
 Tequila Reposado
 Tequila Anejo
 Tequila Extra Anjo
 Mezcal

56.  Aroma: Caramel, vanilla,
baking spice, oak,
molasses, agave.
 Taste: Caramel, oak ,
molasses, fruity, peppery
and honey.
 Finish: Sweet, molasses
and honey.

57.  Doce de lecce filled
Churro macaron with a
lime and tequila infused
whip cream.