A mature tequila with substantial cask influence, often inviting comparison with other aged sipping spirits. Its character should still be assessed as an expression of agave, not as an attempt to reproduce whiskey or brandy.
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A clear or nearly clear tequila that retains some character associated with maturation. The contrast between appearance and flavour is its most useful distinguishing feature for staff education.
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An aged tequila defined by its maturation class, with a potentially broad balance of agave and wood. ADI lists this separately from its explicitly 100% agave entry, but the unqualified name does not by itself prove that other fermentable sugars were used.
A tequila in the extended maturation class, potentially rich in wood-derived character. Its unqualified category name leaves the fermentation-sugar declaration to the individual label rather than determining it by omission.
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A clear, direct tequila presentation with little or no sustained wood influence. ADI's unqualified entry accommodates discussion of the general class, including products whose fermentation uses permitted sugars in addition to agave.
A rested tequila in which the degree of barrel influence can range from a light accent to a substantial part of the flavour. The category is useful for discussing the meeting of base-spirit character and maturation without assuming a fixed recipe.
A broad blending or mellowing class, capable of combining the directness of blanco with aged or adjusted character. “Joven” does not prescribe a single intensity, colour depth or flavour profile.
A tequila commonly presented with a golden colour and an approachable, rounded flavour. In teaching, its most important point is that the word Gold does not function as a guaranteed age statement.
Cognac-based orange liqueur supplies a richer modifier to tequila and lime, with a salt rim framing the entry.
Reposado tequila forms the center, with mezcal adding agave and possible smoke, sweetened lightly with agave syrup.
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