"Olmec" - tequila, which is rightly recognizedone of the best liquor in the world. Many experts consider it worthy of the highest praise, and for Mexicans it is a real subject of national pride.
The first mention of tequila is a lotcenturies ago. According to myths, the Olmec tribes once lived on the territory of modern Mexico even before the appearance of the ancient Incas and Aztecs. It was then that people learned to make a blue agave drink, which they began to call honey water. They say that this infusion was very popular with the supreme gods, and they forbade the strangers to disclose the secret of its manufacture. Many years have passed since then, and now Olmec (tequila) has become not only an attribute of any local holiday, but also a true visiting card of Mexico.
In general, blue agave is quite popular.plant in North America. From it, in the old days, fibers were mined, which were then used to make paper, clothes and other household items. As a result of this treatment, a large amount of juice was usually secreted. The locals learned by fermentation to prepare a drink from it, which was called “pulka”. In fact, he became the progenitor of the future tequila.
"Olmec" (tequila) has become what everyone knowsits now, only by the end of the 19th century. By this time, people learned a lot of secrets about the rules for the preparation of alcoholic beverages. In particular, they understood what distillation is. In the north of the state of Jalisco, whole blue agave plantations were planted. It turns out that such arid land is necessary for the normal growth of this lily. Not far from these places is the small town of Tequila, whose name gave the name to a new drink. The process of manufacturing this product begins in the field. Here, for eight years, the plants reach the desired degree of maturity. Then the workers gather the fleshy fruits, chopping them from the root and freeing them from the long, fleshy leaves. For some time, the product is stored in special storage facilities, and then enters special stone ovens for cooking. At this stage, the starch contained in the pulp, under the action of high temperature turns into sugar. The resulting mass is pressed on industrial presses. After that, it enters fermentation tanks, where sugar is converted into alcohol. It also adds yeast and distilled water. Fermented mass goes to double distillation, which takes place in special vacuum apparatus. Now the finished product comes in a special storage, where it is kept at the right time.
Tequila, according to Mexican standards, is divided into two categories:
As you know, any strong alcoholic beverage is characterized by its aging. “Olmec” (tequila), depending on this indicator, is also divided into 4 types:
Usually, the manufacturer tries to specify all these characteristics on the label so that the buyer has a complete understanding of the product. In addition, the "Olmec" there are three lines of taste:
Each of them can be made in accordance with one of four known types.
Studying the opinions of customers, we can conclude that very many people like the tequila "Olmec". Reviews of most of them relate to the unusual taste of the drink. Take, for example, Olmeca Blanco.
It is a perfectly clear liquid with a touch ofperceptible scent of agave. Pleasant sweetness makes the product tender and soft. Particularly pleased that it completely lacks any flavors or flavors of fusel oils. Still, it does not compare with Olmeca Gold. A pale golden product exudes a fruity grapefruit with a slight smoke around it. Rich taste is added with tart pepper and honey sweetness. As a rule, the strength of such a drink is 38 percent, but those who have tried it claim that it is not felt at all. After 2-3 glasses in the head a pleasant dope appears, but there will be no hangover if you don’t bother with the amount. But there are those who prefer Olmeca Anejo. These are mainly tequila connoisseurs who appreciate the qualities inherent in any product with a long exposure.
Particularly noteworthy composition tequila "Olmek." First, you need to pay attention that the product is more like moonshine.
It differs from Russian vodka by the presence of esters andvarious higher alcohols. Basically among them can be distinguished ethyl acetate. In a liter of the finished product it contains about 50 mg. It would seem nothing special. But it is worth remembering that this chemical compound is nothing more than a solvent, which, by the way, is also known as food additive E1504. It is clear that to use such a drink in large quantities is not recommended. A hangover in this case will be difficult to avoid. Do not forget also about fusel oil. But in seasoned tequila they are much smaller. The reason is that the wooden walls of oak barrels absorb these components, purifying not only the chemical composition, but also the taste of the product itself. You should also not discount the fact that all these ingredients have a negative effect on the human liver. This should always be remembered before you make a final decision about the choice of drink.
How much is Olmec's tequila? A photo can sometimes give an answer to this question.
Considering the goods on the counter, you mustunderstand that a drink like Blanco or Silver will be cheaper than the rest. The reason is that this is a young product. It is poured immediately after production, and then immediately sent for sale. A bottle of such a Mexican-made beverage with a capacity of 0.7 liters in Russian stores will cost about 1,500 rubles. Gold type tequila will cost a little more to customers, although it is also an uncompressed product. Here is a question in technology. The fact is that at the last stage of production, food colourants are introduced to give the drink a golden color. In part, this also affects its taste. For such a bottle will need to pay about 2000 rubles. Those who want to know the taste of real aged tequila, should buy a drink like Anejo. However, in this case, the purchase price will be at least 3000 rubles. But experts say with confidence that the product is really worth the money.
People often try to acquire one or anotherproducts, following fashion or public opinion. This allows underground producers to sell their goods. Its cost is usually much lower than the natural product, but many buyers, in pursuit of cheapness, agree to such conditions. Sometimes it turns out the most unexpected consequences.
Во-первых, качество и органолептические counterfeit characteristics do not match the natural product. It turns out that the person tried, but did not recognize the real taste of the drink. Then why buy it at all? Secondly, an unknown technology and suspicious production conditions can lead to the fact that the product will be completely unsafe for health. So what exactly is the Olmec tequila? How to distinguish a real product from a fake? To determine authenticity, there are three main features:
Knowing all these subtleties, you can easily avoid cheating.
Many buyers do not even realize that, for example, a fake tequila "Olmec" can meet them at any time. Therefore, we must always be on the alert and remember all the existing rules.
First you need to carefully consider the verya bottle. It should have a rectangular shape and an appropriate volume. Then you need to check the presence of the engraving in the form of a corrugated pattern in the upper part above the label. Some experts argue that this is not just a decoration, but the real hieroglyphs of the times of the ancient Olmecs. It is said that these symbols partly influence the taste of the drink itself. After that, you need to check the cork, and then carefully look at the price. Sometimes you can find on sale a bottle of tequila, next to which is the price tag of 400 rubles. It is clear that about any Mexican drink in this case is out of the question. You can not even transfer money in vain, since it will be one hundred percent fake. If the drink has passed a comprehensive test, then you can safely lay out the amount requested by the seller. But it is better to do it in a specialized store.
