Did you know buying Tequila?.?

I just found out that not all Tequila sold %26amp; exported in Mexico are from Agave. Most of the cheaper ones sold less than $MXN100 contain fake Tequila.





I was later told that if I wanted to buy good, real and solid tasting Tequila I have to buy those with the label 100% de Agave (100% from Agave). Even the ones that say Distilled from Agave are not 100% pure, may contain other forms of cheapen liquar.





What's the deal, I thought the word Tequila was patented by the Mexican government, so why would they allow imitation of their product within their own borders.

Did you know buying Tequila?.?
It is in Mexico, and actually can only be called tequila if it is made in Jalisco county. Much like Champaign can only be called Champaign if made from Champaign France.


But once it hits the states… it can be anything the US regulates it to be. Most of the cheap stuff is 10-20% tequila the rest a sugar alcohol
Reply:If you want 100% de Agave then that is what you need to look for. Personally I can't tell the difference.
Reply:If you want the straight skinny on tequila, try looking here:





http://www.itequila.org/index.htm
Reply:It seems like everything sold can be made generically. Even Tequila.
Reply:It's not that big of a deal. Why does the American USDA allow high fructose corn syrup into almost all food, yet warns people about staying healthy and eating right? Hypocrites.
Reply:I only drink reposados and anjeos and they are always 100% blue agave....my fave is Milagro Anjeo....it is worth the 60 bucks a bottle
Reply:Si Senor. Many people don't know this but if you want real 100% Tequila you must spend a little more and get the ones than say 100% de Agave. The rest of them can be 100% fake . The good brands like Don Julio, Hornitos are all 100% puro Agave.





Don't drink the cheap ones, I think they are made from corn with artificial flavoring. Real Mexicans, the one that has money drink the real Tequila. We leave the cheap rubbish to the banditos and those crossing the border.