Tequila is predicted to soon become the most popular spirit in the United States and yet few
people know much about tequila's long layered history the quickly evolving industry and what
goes into the tequila designation. A Field Guide to Tequila is the ultimate guide to the world
of tequila for margarita lovers to 100 percent agave sippers and everyone in between. Written
in easy-to-digest sections underscored by photographs illustrations and charts readers will
discover everything there is to know about tequila: from the precolonial vino de mezcal to the
establishment of tequila's denomination of origin (the largest in the world!) from blue agave
to blancos and anejos from expert guides on how to properly select and taste tequila to
recipes for the perfect paloma or sunrise. The book features profiles on all the must-know
producers from industry giants like Patron and Josâe Cuervo to innovators like G4 and
Cascahuâin. Informative essays shine light on hot topics that will bring readers' expertise to
new levels including the terroir of tequila and why so many celebrities are starting tequila
brands. A Field Guide to Tequila dismantles tequila's old reputation as a party drink and
reveals the truly sophisticated nature of this hallowed spirit that dates back more than two
hundred years--
