![]() In 1595, King Philip II of Spain banned the planting of new vineyards in Mexico and other Spanish colonies due to the decline of wine trade with Spain. ![]() ĭon Pedro Sánchez de Tagle is considered the first person to produce tequila. Prior to the production of either tequila or mezcal, pulque had been brewed from agave for thousands of years. The mezcal produced in these regions became distinctive enough as to become known as "tequila" (after the town). The distillation technology to produce mezcal from agave heart juice was first introduced from the coastal regions of what was then Nueva Galicia (present-day Aguascalientes, Colima, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nayarit, and Zacatecas) into the highland valleys of Amatitán, Tequila, Magdalena, and El Arenal in the mid-1700s. ![]() History Early history Ī distillery oven loaded with agave piñas or "pineapples", the first step in the production of tequila post harvest Tequila must have between 35 and 55 percent alcohol content (70 and 110 U.S. Tequila is commonly served neat in Mexico and as a shot with salt and lime around the world. Īside from its geographical distinction, tequila is differentiated from mezcal in that it is made only from blue agave and the beverages are prepared in different ways. It was protected through NAFTA in Canada and the United States until July 2020, through bilateral agreements with individual countries such as Japan and Israel, and has been a protected designation of origin product in the European Union since 1997. Tequila is recognized as a Mexican designation of origin product in more than 40 countries. Mexican laws state that tequila can be produced only in the state of Jalisco and limited municipalities in the states of Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas. Due to its historical and cultural importance, the region near Tequila was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila. Agaves harvested in the valley region have a more herbaceous fragrance and flavor. Blue agaves grown in the highlands Los Altos region are larger and sweeter in aroma and taste. Agave grows differently depending on the region. The red volcanic soils in the region of Tequila are well suited for growing the blue agave, and more than 300 million of the plants are harvested there each year. Stolzle crystal barware combined with Crystal ImageryÕs exquisite deep carved finish, makes this monogrammed whiskey glass set the perfect gift for your whiskey lovers, and for the man or woman who has everything.Tequila ( / t ɛ ˈ k iː l ə/ Spanish: ( listen)) 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. Serve your products in the premium glassware you deserve and upgrade to the elegance, tradition, and excellence of Stolzle crystal glassware today. The glass undergoes a fire tempering process that increases its hardness and durability, resulting in less glass breakage. The smooth touch and delicate chime of Stolzle crystal glassware exudes quality. Made of 100% lead free crystal, Stolzle glassware provides higher clarity and brilliance than glassware that contains lead. While this glass is designed for Canadian whiskey, it works well with any malt, bourbon or scotch. Plus, this design also allows the glass to fit comfortably in your hand for an overall more enjoyable drinking experience. This personalized whiskey snifter is specifically designed for drinking whiskey its wide crystal bowl allows for the fullest appreciation of the whiskey's color, while the tapering mouth of the glass captures and concentrates the aroma on the nose and enhances taste. We blast away a background panel around the monogram or logo to create a finish that is jaw-dropping.Īppreciate your whiskey to the fullest extent with the Stolzle 3560015T Glencairn 11.75 oz. Our artisans use a sand-carving method that canÕt be matched by laser engravers and etchers. Crystal Imagery prides ourselves with providing a deep-relief, 3D finish when we custom engrave your barware gifts.
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