my buddy just came back from a cruise in Mexico and brought me back a bottle of tequila with the worm inside... is it ok to drink this stuff? there's little floaties around too... anyone try this before??
ok to drink tequila w/ worm inside?
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tequila doesnt normally have a worm in it...the stuff with a worm in it is a different type of liquor, its a very common mistake...if tequila has a worm in it, its just for tourists id guess...
What is Tequila ?
Tequila is a spirit made from the swollen stem of the blue agave plant (specifically Tequilana Weber, blue variety).
What categories are there ?
There are four different categories of tequila.
Blanco, Plata (aka White, Silver)
Reposado
Añejo
Joven Abocado, Gold
How is Tequila Aged ?
Blanco : Most Blanco's are bottled directly after distillation or stored for 15 to 25 days in stainless steel tanks. Clear in color, Blanco tequila's harbor the truest, most intense agave flavor.
Reposado : "Rested" tequila is aged in wooden storage tanks or barrels for up to 11 months. From a light to medium golden hew, reposado's have a smooth taste and are a balance between the agave and the oak flavors in the wood.
Añejo : This tequila must be aged in wooden barrels (no larger than 600 liters). Amber in color, añejo's are typically very smooth, complex and rich.
Joven Abocado, Gold : Usually unaged, Gold tequila's derive their coloring from the addition of cane or caramel. Joven Abocado tequila's are Mixto tequila's.
What is the Alcohol content ?
The alcohol content is a minimum of 37.5% up to 50% abv. The average is usually 40% abv. In the U.S., tequila must contain 40% abv.
Where does the Agave plant grow ?
The Mexican government restricts the production of tequila to certain regions in Mexico--Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, Tamaulipas, and mainly in the state of Jalisco. These regions are to tequila what Cognac, France is to Brandy.
How long does it take to grow the Agave plant ?
The blue agave is a succulent, not a cactus. It takes between 8-12 years to mature. In the growth process, the flowering stalk is cut, forcing the juices into the central stem and swelling the heart of the plant.
http://216.239.53.100/search?q=cache:-6A6wOtvMWQC:www.tequilacorazon.com/faq.htm+tequila+faq&hl=en&lr=lang_en&ie=UTF-8
Tequila is a spirit made from the swollen stem of the blue agave plant (specifically Tequilana Weber, blue variety).
What categories are there ?
There are four different categories of tequila.
Blanco, Plata (aka White, Silver)
Reposado
Añejo
Joven Abocado, Gold
How is Tequila Aged ?
Blanco : Most Blanco's are bottled directly after distillation or stored for 15 to 25 days in stainless steel tanks. Clear in color, Blanco tequila's harbor the truest, most intense agave flavor.
Reposado : "Rested" tequila is aged in wooden storage tanks or barrels for up to 11 months. From a light to medium golden hew, reposado's have a smooth taste and are a balance between the agave and the oak flavors in the wood.
Añejo : This tequila must be aged in wooden barrels (no larger than 600 liters). Amber in color, añejo's are typically very smooth, complex and rich.
Joven Abocado, Gold : Usually unaged, Gold tequila's derive their coloring from the addition of cane or caramel. Joven Abocado tequila's are Mixto tequila's.
What is the Alcohol content ?
The alcohol content is a minimum of 37.5% up to 50% abv. The average is usually 40% abv. In the U.S., tequila must contain 40% abv.
Where does the Agave plant grow ?
The Mexican government restricts the production of tequila to certain regions in Mexico--Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, Tamaulipas, and mainly in the state of Jalisco. These regions are to tequila what Cognac, France is to Brandy.
How long does it take to grow the Agave plant ?
The blue agave is a succulent, not a cactus. It takes between 8-12 years to mature. In the growth process, the flowering stalk is cut, forcing the juices into the central stem and swelling the heart of the plant.
http://216.239.53.100/search?q=cache:-6A6wOtvMWQC:www.tequilacorazon.com/faq.htm+tequila+faq&hl=en&lr=lang_en&ie=UTF-8
THE WORM [GUSANO]
There is no worm in Mexican-bottled tequila.
There is however a worm in American-bottled tequila.
We have encountered two explanations for the worm:
It is only a marketing ploy and not a Mexican tradition.
It is a test to ensure the ratio of alcohol is sufficient. If there is enough alcohol in the bottle the worm is supposed to die.
Apparently the worm gimmick was initiated in the 40's to booster Mexcal sales. The myth that came to be synonymous with the worm is that you get a psychedelic high after ingesting the dead worm. I have even spoken to individuals who swear they got high from the worm however I simply have to question their judgment since they drank the tequila to get to the worm so their experience is somewhat skewed.
There are two types of gusano in mezcal:
gusano rojo - the red [considered superior because it lives in the root and heart of the maguey]
gusano de oro - white/gold [which lives on the leaves and is less-prized]
The larvae from both types of gusano are commonly eaten as food.
There is no worm in Mexican-bottled tequila.
There is however a worm in American-bottled tequila.
We have encountered two explanations for the worm:
It is only a marketing ploy and not a Mexican tradition.
It is a test to ensure the ratio of alcohol is sufficient. If there is enough alcohol in the bottle the worm is supposed to die.
Apparently the worm gimmick was initiated in the 40's to booster Mexcal sales. The myth that came to be synonymous with the worm is that you get a psychedelic high after ingesting the dead worm. I have even spoken to individuals who swear they got high from the worm however I simply have to question their judgment since they drank the tequila to get to the worm so their experience is somewhat skewed.
There are two types of gusano in mezcal:
gusano rojo - the red [considered superior because it lives in the root and heart of the maguey]
gusano de oro - white/gold [which lives on the leaves and is less-prized]
The larvae from both types of gusano are commonly eaten as food.
I had heard it was an advertising gimmick as well but I thought it was the early 50s when they started.
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