Time vs technology: Tequila's past vs its Future (are new Technologies for the better or worse

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A true craft spirit is made with the blood, sweat and tears of those who craft it. Distillers pride themselves on using local ingredients, custom equipment and most importantly, creating things from the ground up. For over 250 years, this has been the way Tequila is born. But…with the growing popularity of Tequila, distillers are finding the need to produce more then ever before. This growth has lead to the need for new technology to keep up with demand. So the question remains, are these advancements for the better? Or is quality being sacrificed for quantity?

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Time Vs Technology#TOTC2014

#TIMEVSTECH

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PANELIST

Enrique De Colsa

Ryan Fitzgerald

David Suro-Piñera

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ENRIQUE DE COLSA

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Ryan Fitzgerald

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Tomas Estes

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David Suro-Pinera

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Tequila Interchange Project• The Tequila Interchange Project (TIP) is a non-profit

organization and consumer advocacy group for agave distilled spirits comprised of bartenders, consultants, educators, researchers, consumers and tequila enthusiasts. Our organization advocates the preservation of sustainable, traditional and quality practices in the industries of agave distilled spirits. In light of concerning trends that are currently becoming mainstays in the production of agave distillates, TIP seeks to place a renewed emphasis on the importance of preserving the great heritage of agave distillation in Mexico.

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THE AGAVE

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PLANTING

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MR. TOMAS ESTES

If we want to have a good hamburger we will want to start with good meat

from a well bread, well cared for cow.

The same applies to starting with raw material for Tequila

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WHERE SOMETHING COMES FROM MATTERS!

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AGAVE REGIONS

Tequila and agave are produced in a defined geographical region including 5 states. Jalisco produces more than 90% of total volume.

Guanajuato (7)

Tamaulipas (11)

Nayarit (8)

Jalisco (all)

Michoacán (30)

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Tequila Valley

4,200-5,200 ft

Highland

5,700-6,700 ft

AGAVE REGIONS

Temperature, soil, altitude, rain fall and natural factors are in part responsible for agave development.

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TASTING

TERRIOR MATTERS

Tequila Valley vs Highland

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AGAVE REPRODUCTION

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MATURATION

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Weather

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INFLUENCES OF MAN

AGAVE INSPECTION

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AGAVE INSPECTION

ROASTING

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MILLING

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TASTING

Highland Tequilas using a mix of modern and traditional

technology

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NEW TECHNOLOGY

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THE DIFFUSER

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DIFFUSER

1. Inulin extraction from raw agave, using hot water, and then a hydrolysis step.

Juice to hydrolysis

Raw agave bagasse

Knife mill

Heat Exchanger

Chain mill

Diffuser

Raw agave

Hot water

Steam

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DIFFUSER

Juice to fermentation

Cooked agave bagasse

Knife mill

Chain mill

Diffuser

Cooked agave

Room temperature water

2. Sugar extraction from cooked agave, using room temperature water to obtain a juice for fermentation.

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Juice to fermentation + milling juice

Cooked agave bagasse

Chain mill

Diffuser

Bagasse from milling

Room temperature water

DIFFUSER

3. Sugar extraction from bagasse from milling process. Obtained juice is mixed with the one obtained in milling process.

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DISTILLATION

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THE FUTURE OF AGAVE

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THE FUTURE OF TEQUILA

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Thank you for your attention!

@yummycocktails@Ihatecocktails@DavidSuroP

@donjulio

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