Now the time has come to decide whether a pure tequila from 100 % Agave
Azul or a Mixto is to be produced. For the pure tequila only agave
juice and natural ferment yeast is used.
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the case of Mixto it is allowed now to add other sorts of sugar to
the 51 % agave juice. After the fermentation the liquid (which is
called "Mosto" now) is distillated. Mexican Law lays down that each Tequila has to be distillated twice.
Mixto vs. 100% Agave
Each Tequila whose label does not expressly indicate that it contains
100 % blue agave, surely is a Mixto. White Mixtos are mixed with
flavours and the golden ones additionally with colourings. It is
also allowed to bottle these tequilas of minor quality outside of
Mexico.
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A premium tequila made of 100 % agave, however, has to be bottled in
Mexico. Premium tequilas which are distributed as Reposados or
Anejos are stored in wooden barrels for ripening.
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