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.
Extra Añejo Tequila Read More »
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.
A Sonoran agave spirit often showing herbal, citrus and peppery character, sometimes accompanied by restrained smoke or earthy depth. It should be introduced through its own regional identity rather than as a nickname for smoky tequila.
A Chiapan spirit whose identity begins with collected agave sap. It offers an important contrast to spirits made by cooking harvested agave hearts. Its character can be delicate or assertive, and fermentation and maturation choices require more attention than a simple assumption of roasted-agave flavour.
Tequila presented with a deliberate additional flavor. Successful examples make their intended flavor easy to recognize while maintaining a coherent balance among agave, sweetness, alcohol and any spice or bitterness. This is a formulation family, not one narrow aromatic style.
A flavored product built around Bacanora, potentially ranging from an agave-forward infusion to a rich cream preparation. The intended flavor and the nature of the formulation must be established before judging the balance or expecting a particular level of agave expression.
