Tasting tequila is not about detecting twelve flavors. It is about noticing texture, agave presence and how long the finish lasts.
- Pour half an ounce into a small tasting glass, not a shot glass.
- Let it sit two minutes so the alcohol vapor blows off.
- Smell with your mouth slightly open.
- Take a small sip and coat your whole palate before swallowing.
- Count the finish. Longer and smoother almost always means better distillate.
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