AIR TIMES: • April 24, 2008 10:30 PM EST

Mexican Tequila (107)
Come along to the heart of the Mexican desert. There, ground covered with volcanic ash provides perfect growing conditions for the agave plant, the essential ingredient for tequila. See the sun, sand and beaches of Mexico--and then the haciendas and burro- riding Jimadors who cultivate this national drink.

• True tequila is produced only from 100% pure blue agave, and that's how it will be labeled.
  
• Silver tequila is triple distilled.
  
• Premium tequilas have been barrel-aged for up to eight years and can be compared to a single malt scotch or rare cognac.

Resources

Orendain Tequila (Eduardo Orendain)
Phone: 52 33 3627 0978, www.tequila-orendain.com

Tequila Herradura
herradurainfo@herradura.com.mx, www.herradura.com

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