Tequila 101: Basic Facts You Should Know

Apr. 14, 2015


Test your tequila knowledge in time for Cinco de Mayo with these five facts.


1.) Tequila can only be produced in five states of Mexico

2.) Tequila is produced by extracting juice from the leaves of blue agave plants

3.) Blue agaves typically weigh between 80-200 pounds

4.) A jimador, the artisan who harvests agaves, can pick an agave in 60 seconds or less

5.) Diamonds can be produced using tequila


Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by serving and selling responsibly. Contact your Wirtz Beverage Sales Consultant to learn more about our Tequila offerings. 

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