Olmeca Tequila
Olmeca Tequila is a tequila produced in Jalisco, Mexico. Olmeca is owned by the Pernod Ricard Group.[1] There are three tequilas that Olmeca produces: Olmeca, Olmeca Altos, and Olmeca Tezón.
Type | Premium Tequila |
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Manufacturer | Pernod Ricard Group |
Country of origin | Mexico |
Introduced | 1967 |
Variants | Olmeca, Olmeca Altos and Olmeca Tezón |
Production
Olmeca Tequila is made from blue agave. Once harvested, traditional brick ovens are used to slow cook the piñas. The production process involves using the traditional Tahona, a millstone made of volcanic rock, known locally as Tezontle, to crush the agave piñas, creating a pulp and drawing out the sweet juice from the fibers. This juice is referred to as Tahona Liquid, of which a percentage is integrated into the fermentation and distillation processes of all Olmeca Tequilas, with Olmeca Tezón containing 100% Tahona Liquid.[2]
Origins
Olmeca Tequilas are produced at Destileria Colonial de Jalisco. The Olmeca distillery is situated in the town of Arandas, Jalisco, taking advantage of the blue agave plants that are grown there.
See also
References
- "Terms and Conditions". Olmeca Tequila. 23 April 2017. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
The following terms and conditions of use (the "Terms and Conditions") govern your use of the OLMECA web site www.olmecatequila.com, www.tequilaolmeca.com, which shall include, without limitation, the home page, splash page, and all other pages under the same top level domain names, and all content thereon (the "Site") as provided by Pernod Ricard MEXICO, S.A. de C.V., ("Pernod Ricard MEXICO" or "We").
- Constancia CRT Proceso Artesanal Tahona Tezón, 22/06/2009/