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# A Field Guide to Tequila: What It Is, Where It’s From, and How to Taste It

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For the tequila curious and the tequila connoisseur alike, a complete, illustrated guide to one of the world’s most popular spirits Time to put away the shot glass―tequila long ago left its spring break clichés in the dust. Today, it is not just a sophisticated global phenomenon but is poised to surpass vodka to become the number one spirit in the U.S. by sales. Which means there’s no better time for A Field Guide to Tequila , the new bible on this popular spirit. Whether you’re already an aficionado who likes to slow-sip an artisanal extra-añejo or a margarita lover curious about your favorite drink and what makes it special, A Field Guide to Tequila takes you step by step into everything that makes tequila tequila, from how it came about, to how it’s made, to how to select, taste, and serve it. Beginning with the origin of every bottle of tequila―the unique blue agave (which is actually much closer, biologically, to a lily than a cactus)―it’s all here: The life cycle of the blue agave and the complex process of turning it into liquor (hint: There’s harvesting, steaming, roasting, and―still in use in one legendary distillery―working mules). The five classes of tequila, including the unfortunate myth of blanco’s inferiority. How to read a tequila label. The seventeen tequila producers to know and brands you need to explore, from giants of the industry like Patrón and José Cuervo to traditionalists, artisans, and innovators, including Tapatío, Siete Leguas, Ocho, G4, and Cava de Oro. The real deal with so many celebrity tequila brands, a phenomenon that started with Bing Crosby. How to set up a tequila tasting. A complete guide to tequila tourism, including dos and don’ts for visiting the town of Tequila, best times to go, essential stops, and a glossary of Spanish. Oh, and a recipe for a best-ever margarita, plus three other classic tequila cocktails, including the Rolling Stones’ favorite, the tequila sunrise. With its striking visuals and appealing package, A Field Guide to Tequila is a go-to reference that felicitously also feels like a real gift book―and vice versa.

Review: A Trustworthy Guide by a Revered Expert - As the popularity of Mexico's treasured drink has grown, the tequila world has filled with so-called "experts" offering often ill-informed opinions and advice. That is not the case with A Field Guide to Tequila, concisely written by one of the most revered aficionados in the tequila world. Clayton Szczech has spent the better part of two decades living in Mexico, especially the tequila-central state of Jalisco, to understand the elixir that brings so many of us joy. In this book he explains why those cheap shots you consumed in college swore you off tequila forever, and why ultra premium sipping tequilas are now driving the US market (and how to taste the difference). The growing demand for tequila and the rising prices for agave (which he also explains) are prompting many commercially common distillers to cut corners with chemical additives-- and he explains all of that too. He also highlights a handful of distillers who, like boutique winemakers, still honor the time-old (but costlier) traditions of using only perfectly ripened agave to create additive-free tequila. You'll learn how to taste the nuances of a great sipping tequila, and perhaps turn into an aficionado yourself. This book is well-written and accessible. You can tell throughout that the author cares deeply about Mexico's national spirit and its culture. People new to tequila will come away enlightened, and aficionados will learn a thing or two as well. I highly recommend this book both as an informative reader and as a reference book to guide your spirit choices moving forward. Salud!
Review: Insightful research and a great read! - Insightful research and a great read! Tons of quality info put together in a solid structure. Learned a ton and took lots of notes through the book.

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| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #328,111 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #356 in Food Science (Books) #371 in Cocktails & Mixed Drinks #513 in Gastronomy History (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 142 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Trustworthy Guide by a Revered Expert
*by T***E on October 3, 2023*

As the popularity of Mexico's treasured drink has grown, the tequila world has filled with so-called "experts" offering often ill-informed opinions and advice. That is not the case with A Field Guide to Tequila, concisely written by one of the most revered aficionados in the tequila world. Clayton Szczech has spent the better part of two decades living in Mexico, especially the tequila-central state of Jalisco, to understand the elixir that brings so many of us joy. In this book he explains why those cheap shots you consumed in college swore you off tequila forever, and why ultra premium sipping tequilas are now driving the US market (and how to taste the difference). The growing demand for tequila and the rising prices for agave (which he also explains) are prompting many commercially common distillers to cut corners with chemical additives-- and he explains all of that too. He also highlights a handful of distillers who, like boutique winemakers, still honor the time-old (but costlier) traditions of using only perfectly ripened agave to create additive-free tequila. You'll learn how to taste the nuances of a great sipping tequila, and perhaps turn into an aficionado yourself. This book is well-written and accessible. You can tell throughout that the author cares deeply about Mexico's national spirit and its culture. People new to tequila will come away enlightened, and aficionados will learn a thing or two as well. I highly recommend this book both as an informative reader and as a reference book to guide your spirit choices moving forward. Salud!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Insightful research and a great read!
*by E***I on August 21, 2026*

Insightful research and a great read! Tons of quality info put together in a solid structure. Learned a ton and took lots of notes through the book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ FANTASTIC! Thorough, concise, well-written, and entertaining tequila guide
*by B***H on November 13, 2023*

This book is as advertised, and if I have any more questions about tequila after reading it, they haven't occurred to me yet. History, science, biography, politics...it's all here. It's very easy to read, even when getting pretty deep into the science and technology of tequila making. This is a weird thing to say, but it's also just a very pretty book--looks great on the shelf, on a table, even in the bathroom! The photos are an extra special bonus, and the drawings make clear a lot of points that might otherwise be hard to imagine. I will be giving these out for Christmas this year. Salut!

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