Tequila

Tequila is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from blue agave, primarily in the region of Tequila, in the Mexican state of Jalisco, 65 kilometers northeast of Guadalajara.
The red volcanic soil of the surrounding region is particularly conducive to the growth of the blue agave, and more than 300 million plants are harvested per year. The agave tequilana grows differently depending on the region. Blue agaves planted in high areas are larger and sweeter in aroma and flavor. Agaves of the lower areas have a more herbaceous flavor and fragrance.
Under Mexican law, tequila can be produced only in the state of Jalisco and in limited regions of Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Tamaulipas. The production of products denominated "tequila" is subject to the fulfillment of the conditions of the denomination of origin, limited to controlled regions of Mexico.
Tequila is often made with an alcohol content of 38-40%, but can also be produced with an alcohol content between 31-55%.