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No. In fact you could distill such alcoholic beverage on your own backyard for that matter, but you cannot name it as "tequila": there is an international classification system known as Designation of Origin (DO) which states the quality and geographical origin of such beverages. This classification is made to differentiate the cheap, low-quality brands from premium brands made of the "right stuff".
For example, Herradura and Don Julio are two of the best brands of tequila; both are made exclusively in Jalisco, Mexico due to their DO. On the other hand, you have Sauzaand Hornitos Reposado, which no longer keep the "tequila" denomination as they don't have all the required "ingredients" and/or are made outside of the delimited DO area.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoYes. Denomination of origin states that any by-product of agave plant fermentation has to be made in Mexico to be called tequila. Otherwise, it cannot have such word on its brand.
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What is unique about Mexico?
is the only country that can produce tequila
What countries presently produce tequila?
Mexico is the only country in the world that is legally allowed to create an alcoholic drink called tequila. However, there are many Mexican brands of tequila.
When was Pancho Tequila created?
Tequila originates from Corralejo, Guanajuato-Mexico.
Can you buy patron tequila in Mexico?
Just got back from Mexico and they only export Patron. Wanted to bring some back but it is not possible to purchase any in Mexico.
Where can you buy Don Ramon Tequila online?
They don't sell this in the U.S only in Mexico
What product can you only get in Mexico?
Taxco silver jewelry and Tequila. Anything with those names found outside of Mexico is either an export (with the "Made In Mexico" logo) or a phony replica.
What country bordered Texas?
Mexico is the only country that borders Texas.
What is the difference between tequila and mezcal?
First off, all Tequilas are Mezcals, but not all Mezcals are Tequilas. Tequila must be made from at least 51% Blue Agave and must be made in the tequila region of Mexico. Anything less, or outside of the Tequila region is known as a Mezcal. Mezcals can be made anywhere in the world, and be made from either green or blue agave. The famous gusano worm is only found in some Mezcals - never tequila. The gusano worm does not eat the blue agave. They only eat green agaves.
What Mexican countries are in the northern hemisphere?
Mexico IS a country, and there is only one Mexico.
What country is spellt with a x?
The only country containing an x is Mexico.
How is Mexico a country?
Mexico is a country because there are only 50 states meaning Mexico can't be a state. So Mexico is a country when way back they owned half of Texas and California so it was declared a state.
Is tequila another name for alcohol?
Tequila is one type of alcohol, but not the only one.
