80 Tequila Trivia Questions with Answers
80 public questions with answers, drawn from the well. How many can you answer?
Which cocktail combines tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice?
Answer
Margarita
How long does blue agave commonly take to mature before it is harvested for tequila?
Answer
About 6–8 years
What type of still is traditionally used to distill tequila?
Answer
Copper pot still
Which agave cultivar is specified for tequila production under Mexico’s official rules?
Answer
Blue Weber agave
Which five Mexican states contain the protected tequila denomination-of-origin area?
Answer
Jalisco, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit and Tamaulipas
Which Mexican body verifies compliance with tequila production rules?
Answer
Tequila Regulatory Council
Which city is home to the National Museum of Tequila?
Answer
Tequila
Which tequila category must mature for at least three years?
Answer
Extra añejo
What is the minimum bottling strength for tequila under Mexico’s official standard?
Answer
35% alcohol by volume
In which Mexican state is the town of Tequila located?
Answer
Jalisco
Which plant species must be used to make tequila under Mexico’s official rules?
Answer
Blue Weber agave