How would you describe the taste of tequila?

Tequila can be described as fruity, sweet, and earthy, depending on the variety. The range of tastes includes notes of honey, citrus, vanilla, caramel, oak, and black pepper. Tequila that has been aged tends to be smoother and richer than other varieties.

What defines tequila?

Definition of tequila

: a Mexican liquor made chiefly from the fermented sap of the blue agave that has been subjected to two separate distillations.

What are the 5 types of tequila?

When it comes to aging, there are five different types of tequila: blanco, reposado, añejo, extra añejo, and cristalino. Let’s get into it. A blanco, sometimes called plata or silver tequila, can be aged in a barrel for up to 60 days, but in most cases it goes from the still to a stainless steel tank to the bottle.

What is the classification of tequila?

There are two main classifications of tequila, ‘Mixto’ and ‘100% Agave’. These two categories of tequila are further categorised according to whether or not the tequila has been aged, and if so for how long. They are (from non-aged to longest aged) Blanco, Joven/Gold, Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo.