Tequila is an aged spirit that comes from blue agave (<i>Agave tequilana).</i> This internationally popular drink is a traditonal spirit that originated in Tequila, a small town in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The distinctive flavor profiles of different tequilas are due to the enormous range of interesting compounds that arise from the production and aging process. This talk will provide some insight into, both, the history of tequila as well as the chemistry responsible for its unique flavor.

History and chemistry of tequila

2019 Fall National Meeting

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